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Rules of Lubrication by Steve Medcroft

 

All the below prices are labor rates ONLY. Parts and accessories are extra.

 

Miscellaneous

 

Lube/Supplies/Environmental Fee
Offsets cost of recycling, disposal, solvents, lubes, shop towels, cable ends, housing caps, etc. 
Collected on tune-ups and overhauls.

$4.00

Cut off U-Lock (In Store Only)

$20.00

Insurance Estimate
REFUNDABLE WITH PURCHASE OF BIKE OR SERVICE

$25.00

 
 
Accessory Installation

All parts and accessories are extra.

Accessories purchased from Babcock Bicycles will be installed free of labor charges on new bikes at the time of purchase and for 30 days thereafter.

Install computer without cadence

$15.00

Install computer with cadence

$25.00

Install Flight Desk computer

$50.00

Install "Ergo Brain" Computer

$95.00

Install battery and program computer

$7.50

Install saddle (Free exchange labor 30 days)

$5.00

Install child seat

$25.00

Install rear rack

$20.00

Install standard front rack or basket

$20.00

Install clamp-on lowrider rack

$30.00

Kickstand install (Cut to length)

$5.00

Install (and assemble) training wheels

$15.00

Install fenders clip-on

$15.00

Install fenders bolt-on

$40.00

Custom fender install

$60.00

 

    
Assembly

 

Assemble shipped bike*
*Assuming normal level of disassembly.
Includes safety check over. This is NOT New Bike Assembly or a Tune up!

$40.00

New bike (from box)

$120.00

Kit bike with built wheels and bare frame (Babcock purchased)
Above charge applies to new frame/kit purchases.

$150.00

Kit bike with built wheels and bare frame (Purchased elsewhere)

$225.00

Frame swap (new frame, old parts)

$250.00

    
Bike Boxing

DHL from Babcock Bicycles; shipping charges not included in labor price.

 

Bike boxed for shipping

$45.00

Frame only box

$30.00

Arrange for shipping $15.00
Package bike in hard case

$45.00

    
Brake Adjustments (Cable Actuated)

All prices are per brake. Sometimes brake adjustments require additional labor, i.e. wheel truing, hub adjustment, etc.  Additional labor charges may apply.

 

Adjust cable actuated brake

$15.00

Replace pads and adjust brake

$20.00

Replace pads and cable and adjust brake

$25.00

Cartridge-Pad install only.  Per brake
Adjustment not included.

$8.00

    
Brake Adjust / Repair Hydraulic

Not all services can be performed on all makes of brake systems. Parts extra. Oil costs $5.00/brake.

Replaces disc pads - per wheel
Includes adjustment and cleaning of caliper and rotor.  Bleed, if necessary, not included

$18.00

Bleed hydraulic brake - one

$30.00

Bleed hydraulic brake - pair

$50.00

Flush hydraulic system - one

$35.00

Flush hydraulic system - pair

$60.00

Overhaul caliper hydraulic rear

$75.00

Overhaul caliper hydraulic front

$75.00

Overhaul lever hydraulic rear

$75.00

Overhaul lever hydraulic front

$75.00

Install new master cylinder

$55.00

Minor rotor truing - each

$15.00

Major rotor truing - each

$25.00

 

 

No extra charge for pad installation on brake bleeds or caliper/lever overhauls.

    
Brake Cable Installation

Includes brake adjustment; parts are extra. Cable replacement requires housing replacement, too.

 

Replace cable and adjust brake

$20.00

Replace pads and cable and adjust brake

$25.00

Freestyle with rotor - rear

$30.00

Freestyle thru stem - front

$24.00

Complete BMX rotor install - rear
Includes headset overhaul

$50.00

Install V-brake adapters

$25.00

 

    
Brake System Installation

Prices include brake and derailleur adjustments where appropriate.

 

 

Install integrated shift/brake lever, cables, tape - rear

$40.00

Install integrated shift/brake lever, cables, tape - front

$40.00

Install integrated shift/brake lever, cables, tape - pair

$75.00

Overhaul "Ergo Power" type shifter

$50.00

Road with re-tape - rear

$30.00

Road with re-tape - front

$30.00

Road with re-tape - pair

$50.00

Install cross levers (in-line) - rear

$20.00

Install cross levers (in-line) - front

$20.00

ATB - rear

$15.00

ATB - front

$15.00

    
Bottom Bracket Repair

Parts are extra. 
*Install assumes empty frame to begin with (otherwise it’s a replacement).

Adjust bottom bracket 1-piece

$8.00

Adjust bottom bracket 3-piece

$15.00

Overhaul/replace Euro style bottom bracket

$35.00

Overhaul/replace 1-piece crank/bottom bracket

$30.00

Overhaul/replace press-in bottom bracket

$50.00

Replace cartridge bottom bracket

$20.00

Install * Euro style bottom bracket

$25.00

Install * cartridge bottom bracket

$15.00

Install * press-in bottom bracket

$35.00

Remove seized bottom bracket per hour

$75.00

Remove cranks/bottom bracket

$15.00

External cup bearing replacement
Not including removal/reinstallation

$15.00

Bottom bracket noise tracking per hour

$60.00

 

 

    
Cassette / Freewheel

 

Remove or install cassette / freewheel

$8.00

Install new rear wheel, cassette, and tire

$15.00

 Remember spacers, spoke protector, and rim strip in estimate

    
Chain Repair

Parts are extra. Derailleur adjustment, if necessary, is NOT included. Reinstallation of Shimano chain requires purchase of chain pin.

 

 

Install new chain

$8.00

Re-install customer's chain

$10.00

Adjust chain 1-speed

$5.00

Clean drivetrain
Includes cleaning chain, chainrings, cassette, or freewheel and derailleurs.  Derailleur pulleys overhauled, drivetrain lubed and derailleurs adjusted.

$75.00

    
Crank Repair

May require additional labor charges for front derailleur adjustment. Parts are extra.

 

Install left crank arm

$8.00

Install right crank with rings attached

$8.00

Install right crank and new rings

$20.00

Install new 3-piece crankset with bottom bracket
Includes removal of old crank/bottom bracket

$35.00

Install 1-piece crank/bottom bracket

$30.00

Install/replace chainring - 3-piece crank

$15.00

Remove cranks and bottom bracket

$15.00

Straighten chainrings

$15.00

Tap pedal threads in crank

$10.00

Replace cotter pin

$10.00

Helicoil alloy crank arm

$35.00


    
Derailleur Adjustment

Includes: adjustment, cable lube, pivots lubed, pulleys spray lubed.  Parts extra.

 

 

Adjust derailleur - rear

$15.00

Adjust derailleur - front

$15.00

Adjust and oil 3-speed

$12.00

Align or replace rear derailleur hanger
Includes adjustment

$20.00

Overhaul pulleys (adjustment costs extra)

$10.00

    
Derailleur Cable/Housing Install

Includes derailleur adjustment, parts are extra.

 

 

Replace derailleur cable - rear

$20.00

Replace derailleur cable - front

$20.00

 

    
Derailleur Replacement

Prices are per derailleur, includes cable install and adjustment. Derailleur and cable are extra.

 

 

Derailleur replacement - rear

$25.00

Derailleur replacement - front

$25.00

Align or replace rear derailleur hanger
Includes adjustment

$20.00

    
Fork Repair

Fork repair work does not include installation or removal of headset or fork.  Additional labor charges may apply.

 

 

Straighten fork

$40.00

Face fork crown race seat

$30.00

Straighten and align fork dropouts

$20.00

Cut fork steer tube only

$15.00

Chase fork threads

$25.00

 

    
Fork Installation

All fork installations include fork cutting and front brake adjustment where applicable.  Parts are extra.

 

Remove fork/headset (removal only)

$10.00

Replace fork (complete bike with headset service)

$45.00

Replace fork (complete bike with no headset service)

$35.00

Install fork and headset - bare frame

$25.00

Cut fork steer tube (fork out of bike)

$10.00

    
Frame and Fork Prep/Repair

Frame and fork prep work does not include installation or removal of headsets, cranks/BBs, etc. Additional labor charges may apply. Parts are extra.

 

 

Face head tube

$40.00

Face bottom bracket

$40.00

Face fork crown race seat

$30.00

Tap bottom bracket

$40.00

Straighten and align fork dropouts

$20.00

Straighten fork

$40.00

Cut fork steer tube (fork out of bike)

$12.00

Install star fangled nut

$7.00

Straighten and align dropouts - rear

$20.00

Straighten and align rear derailleur hanger

$20.00

Straighten individual stay tube

$40.00

Hone seat tube

$15.00

Ream seat tube

$40.00

Front disc brake mount facing

$30.00

Rear disc brake mount facing

$30.00

Install bottle cage rivnuts - each
Includes rivnut, removal of damaged nut is a separate job

$15.00

Remove damaged rivnuts - each

$20.00

    
Handlebar Tape/Grip Installation

Parts and accessories are extra.

 

 

Tape road handlebar

$15.00

Tape clip-on aero bars

$7.50

Install grips on flat bars

$5.00

Install foam grips/road bars

$25.00

 

    
Handlebar/Stem Installation

Parts, tape, brake & derailleur adjustments extra.

 

Install clip-on aero bars

$30.00

Install full aero bar
Additional labor charges may be necessary

$50.00

Install BMX bar and/or stem

$12.00

Install ATB bar and/or stem

$20.00

Install road bar and/or stem (including taping)

$30.00

Install bar ends

$8.00

Complete hi-rise bar or stem install
Includes cable change and adjustment

$75.00

Change stem with removable front clamp

$10.00

Cut/narrow bars both sides

$15.00

Remove seized stem per hour

$60.00

    
Headset Repair

Parts are extra.

 

Adjust headset, threaded

$8.00

Adjust headset, threadless

$5.00

Overhaul headset, standard type

$30.00

Overhaul headset, cartridge type

$20.00

Install new headset

$35.00

Press-in or remove headset cups only

$10.00

Press-on or remove crown race only

$5.00

Install star-fangled nut

$5.00

Overhaul/install Klein style headset

$50.00

    
Hub Repair

 

Hub cone adjustment - rear

$10.00

Hub overhaul - rear

$25.00

Hub overhaul coaster brake - rear

$45.00

Hub overhaul internal gear - rear

$80.00

Hub overhaul with cassette body rebuild rear
Quality hubs with servicable bearings and pawl/ratchet. Examples: Campagnolo, Chris King

$40.00

FTS/Star ratchet service
Quality hubs with cartridge bearings and servicable pawls/ratchet. Examples: Mavic, DT

$15.00

Hub cone adjustment - front

$8.00

Hub overhaul - front

$20.00

    
Overhaul

An overhaul includes the following:
•Bike is stripped to bare frame & cleaned
•Headset, hubs and bottom bracket overhauled
•Cables & Housing changed if needed
•Complete Tune-up and Drivetrain Clean

Labor only, parts are extra.
Complete overhauls typically involve as much as $100 in small parts (cones, bearings, cables, etc.) and MUST include this in the estimate.

 

Single speed fixed or coaster brake

$140.00

Single speed with handbrakes

$175.00

Internal hub bike

$260.00

Tandem overhaul

$325.00

5-30 speed: Road or ATB

$260.00

Pump washer (grommet) install

$10.00

    
Pedals

Parts are extra.

 

 

Install or remove pedal set

$5.00

Loosen pedal/pedals only

$3.00

Install toe clip/strap set

$10.00

Adjust pedal cones - each

$10.00

Overhaul pedal - each

$25.00

Tap pedal threads in crank

$15.00

Inject grease into pedals - pair

$8.00

Basic cleat to shoe install (no fitting)

$15.00

    
Suspension Overhaul

We do some seal replacement and oil change jobs in house on limited Rock Shox and Fox forks.  Most work is sent to Push Industries in Fort Collins for a faster turnaround.  Please call for more info (303-837-1857) or check out Push at Pushindustries.com for a complete list of services available and current pricing.  

    
Thread Repair

Includes Helicoil parts.

 

Helicoil 5 or 6mm part

$25.00

Helicoil 10mm dropout

$25.00

Helicoil alloy crank arm

$35.00

Miscellaneous tap job

$10.00

Install water bottle "riv-nuts" (pair)

$40.00

    
Tube and Tire Replacement

Tires/tubes, sealant and liners are extra.

 

Tube - on bike

$10.00

Tube - off bike

$5.00

Tire - on bike

$10.00

Tire - off bike

$5.00

Tube and Tire - on bike

$10.00

Tube and Tire - off bike

$5.00

Internally geared hub surcharge

$10.00

Thru-axle surcharge

$7.50

Add pegs requiring socket (per wheel)

$3.00

Install new liner and tube - on bike

$12.00

Install new liner and tube - off bike

$7.00

Drill Presta to Schrader (includes install)

$15.00

Mount sew-up tire to clean rim

$30.00

Mount sew-up requiring rim cleaning and/or old tire removal

$50.00

    
Tune-Up

Basic or Major Tune-ups include the following:
• Adjust brakes front & rear/pad installation
• Adjust derailleurs front & rear
• True wheels front & rear
• Adjust hub bearings front & rear
• Adjust headset/ Adjust bottom bracket
• Lube chain and cables/derailleurs/wipe bike, chain and rims clean. Major tune gets more detailed cleaning.
• Tune-ups require a “Small parts Estimate” of at least $20 to cover unforeseen parts needs.
• Tire/Tube, handlebar tape, cable install etc. labor is extra.

 

 

 

Major tune-up (includes drivetrain clean)

$175.00

Basic tune-up

$100.00

Quick-tune (inspect/tweak/lube/air)
Not available for every bike

$35.00

Single speed tune-up coaster brakes

$35.00

Internally geared with coaster brakes

$50.00

Single speed tune-up with handbrakes

$50.00

Internally geared with handbrakes

$60.00

Tandem tune-up surcharge

$30.00

Clean drivetrain *

$75.00

New cable install with tune-up per cable

$5.00

New derailleur install with tune-up

$10.00

    
Wheel Replacement

 

Install new front wheel, tube, and tire

$15.00

Install new rear wheel, cassette, and tire
Remember spacers, spoke protector, rim strip in estimate

$20.00

    
Wheel True/Spoke Replacement

On any wheel with a broken spoke, inform customer that is probably the start of a failure cyle, as the spokes have more than likely reached the end of their useful life... Suggest a new wheel or rebuild!

 

Touch-up wheel true - rear

$15.00

Touch-up wheel true - front
Side to side only

$15.00

Standard wheel true - rear

$20.00

Standard wheel true - front
Side to side only

$20.00

Major wheel true/spoke replacement - rear
Include tire/cassette removal/replace, side to side, up/down, tension and dishing

$25.00

Major wheel true/spoke replacement - front
Include tire removal, side to side, up/down, tension and dishing

$23.00

True severely bent wheel
No warranty

$25.00

    
Wheel Building

Custom built alloy or carbon wheel, all parts are extra.

Custom build wheel - rear

$60.00

Custom build wheel - front

$60.00

Custom build paired spoke or 48+ rear

$75.00

Custom build paired spoke or 48+ front

$75.00

    
 

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