I just purchased a used bike from a nice person I found on Craigslist. It is a Specialized "Hard Rock" mountain bike. I am only using it for commuting from the BART station to my job in San Francisco (yes, I live in the Bay Area). The bike is actually in decent shape, but it does need new tires (I knew this going in to the deal). The seller told me that I have about 2 months left on them,but I'd rather be safe then sorry. Other than that, I'd like to have a bike pro give it a good once over with a tune up, just for peace of mind. How much should i be prepared to pay for 2 new tires (nothing fancy-just enough to get me around town) and a tune up? Also, for anyone living in Oakland- can you suggest a good bike shop?
2007-04-30 16:48:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Hey,
2 new tires for a mtb shouldn't cost more than about $80. if you are only mainly riding roads try tires that will suit - not the full on mtb tires. You'll find it much more comfortable.
As for a service, probably $100 to check over and tune up. Depending on how old and worn the bike is they may recommend replacing things.....bearings, pads, discs etc and that's where the money can really start to add up!
Hope this helps
2007-04-30 18:12:26 · answer #1 · answered by bulldog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teo tires should cost you about $50 to $100 depending on the kind you get. Be sure to ask about the different types. If you are commuting on the bike, be sure to get a "slick" tire or one better for riding on the road rather than knobby mountain tires.
There are often several tune up options available at shops. Some shops will offer a "safety check" in which they make sure that the brakes and gear work properly and the bike is safe to ride for the $40-$50 range. A full tune up and adjustment might cost about $100. Figure $40 per hour for labor.
2007-05-01 02:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not know of bike shops in Oaklnd. But if it is in good shape and the brakes work as well as the gears it should not cost more than a couple of dollars 4 the shop dude to give his stamp of approval. That is unlesshe finds things wrong with the bike that need to be dealt with. Now for purchacing tires 4 sed bike you can purchase them on line and here is a for instance internet inexpencive (I do mean less bucks2 shell out of your pocket) check bike nashbar.com shopped there myself because it had best prices for the stuff I needed. you will be able to get tires that as for city commute for I wood say about 35 30 25 oh a little cheaper than bike shop and the shops should all be willing to charge u 4 install on ur bike
2007-04-30 19:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, i would say this is a good excuse to buy a new bike, but that's just me. if you have flat tires, the tubes are at fault. just buy a new set of tires and tubes. tires will run you about $20, unless you buy high quality tires for serious trail riding which can be as high as $40 each. tubes are inexpensive, they usually run about $5 each, just get the generic, run-of-the-mill tubes. i would suggest you install this yourself, it is an easy process and a good learning experience. brake cables, there is a housing (plastic) and a cable (the cable itself). if it's just the housing and you're more interested in functionality than cosmetic appearance, i would say leave it alone. if it's the cable itself, definitely get it replaced. this is slightly more involved than replacing tires and tubes, but a bike shop won't charge more than $20 dollars for labor and $15 for parts. lastly, oxidation, depends on where and how bad. if the chain is slightly oxidized, a simple lube will do the trick. chain lube runs about $5 for a small bottle. if it's heavily oxidized, as in it looks like it has a thick layer of rust, i would suggest replacing the chain. a decent chain will run about $20 dollars. if the cassette is heavily rusted as well, it will go for about $40. once again, changing a chain and cassette is slightly more involved than tube/tires and cables/cable housing. in all, if you decide you want to replace everything, you're looking at a whopping bill of about $65 if you buy the parts and provide the elbow grease yourself. if you take it to a mechanic, just tack on an extra $20 for his time and labor. this is assuming all you want to change out are tubes, tires, chain, and cable housing.
2016-05-17 21:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A basic set of tyres are about £10 or so each. For something a bit more reasonable, perhaps £15 - £20 each. Try:
www.chainreactioncycles.com
www.wiggle.com
If you are using it to commute, you might consider road tyres.
As for a tune up, about £15 for a basic and about £40 for a major. (To convert to $ x 2).
Luck
2007-04-30 20:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are just commuting in town, then $20 per tire should suffice. they are just cheap ribber and not very light, they are made just for cruising. you woudnt believe how expensive tires get! i paid $60 for one downhill race tire once. $120 a set!
hardrocks are nice bikes btw. i go to a camp that has used them for about 4 years and they are still going strong. they get abused by hundreds of kids every year.
2007-05-01 03:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tuneup shouldn't be more than 50 or 60 bucks max, and same with decent tires.
2007-05-02 18:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋