Tips | Servicing a Bike | Buying a Bicycle | Cycling Safety It is so important to properly maintain a bike. Unlike cars, that undergo registration checks on an annual basis, bikes are left to the decision on most occasions to the cyclist. But bikes that are not properly maintained can create enormous concern and prove utterly dangerous. With the top line racing cyclists, they leave nothing to chance and regularly have their bikes checked by experts. This is very much a feature of Bates Bikes. We encourage everyone that buys a bike at Bates Bikes at Hurstville to return within 6 weeks for a free service. It involves checking all aspects of the bike, tightening wherever possible, adjustment to brakes and gears. It is the difference that many bike shops offer to customers that large retail outlets cannot provide. For the more expensive range of bikes, Bates Bikes is prepared to extend those terms and conditions. A bike properly serviced will last far longer and be much more reliable, and most importantly, much safer. Bates Bikes offers varying levels of service. The Basic service ($60) Involves checking the brakes, gears, handlebars and stem, seat and seat post, wheel nuts, air pressure, cranks and head set. The Full Service ($95) Includes all of the above plus bike degrease, bike wash, lube, bottom bracket and adjustment of cones in the hubs. Complete Overhaul ($150) Includes all of the above two (Basic and full service) plus a complete strip, rebuild and regrease.
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