GEAR ISSUES™ We all have them.
Service file #052

Fit / setup / upgrades / unnecessary optimization

Not everything is broken.

Some things are just not quite right yet.

Bike fitting, e-bike support, wheel building, new-bike assembly, upgrades, component setup, and specialty services for riders who have moved beyond “good enough” and into the financially dangerous territory of “what if it felt better?”

View services → Ask what you need
Fit problems Measurable
Upgrade ideas Financially dangerous
“Can you install this?” Usually
Professional bicycle mechanic performing precision setup work at a bicycle workshop bench
Specialty desk / File 052
Requested improvement “I want it to feel faster.”

Fantastic. We will interrogate several variables.

Specialty desk Bike fitting E-bike Wheels Assembly Upgrades

Specialty services / because apparently we can improve this

Fine-tuning the parts that aren't technically broken.

These service categories are demo content. Shops can replace offerings, rates, equipment, compatibility requirements, and scheduling details with their own specialty services.

01
Rider / bike interface

Bike fitting

Position, saddle height, reach, contact points, cleat setup, and adjustments designed to make the bike fit the person instead of asking the person to negotiate with the bike.

  • Position assessment
  • Saddle-height setup
  • Reach and cockpit review
  • Cleat-position guidance
Starting at $125
02
More watts / fewer excuses

E-bike service

Mechanical service, system checks, drivetrain wear inspection, brake service, firmware-compatible diagnostics where supported, and responsible conversations about batteries.

  • Mechanical inspection
  • Brake and drivetrain service
  • Supported-system diagnostics
  • Battery and charger checks
Assessment From $45
03
Tension / dish / obsession

Custom wheel building

Rim, hub, spoke, and lacing combinations assembled and tensioned for your bike, riding style, terrain, and willingness to discuss spoke gauges at dinner.

  • Component consultation
  • Custom lacing
  • Tension balancing
  • Final truing and dish
Labor from $110
04
Box / bicycle / several consequences

New-bike assembly

Professional assembly and safety setup for boxed or partially assembled bicycles, including torque checks, adjustment, inspection, and reassurance that the extra bolt probably did not belong somewhere important.

  • Complete assembly
  • Brake and shifting setup
  • Safety torque inspection
  • Basic fit adjustment
Starting at $95
05
It was fine / then the internet happened

Upgrades & component setup

Wheels, drivetrains, brakes, cockpits, saddles, tires, contact points, accessories, and other purchases you have already emotionally justified.

  • Compatibility review
  • Component installation
  • Setup and adjustment
  • Post-install safety check
Labor By project
Professional bicycle fitter measuring rider position and bicycle setup
Fit station / 01

Bike fitting / centimeters become personal

Your body is part of the bike setup.

A proper fit considers rider proportions, flexibility, riding goals, contact points, and the geometry of the bicycle itself.

Sometimes the expensive carbon component is not the answer. We apologize for this information.

Typical session
60–90 minutes
Bring
Bike + normal riding gear
Goal
Comfort + efficiency
Schedule a fit →

Specialty bench / things with specific tools

Different jobs. Equally unreasonable tool collections.

Professional bicycle mechanic performing e-bike system diagnostics in a workshop
Specialty / 02

E-bike diagnostics

Mechanical and supported electronic-system assessment for bikes containing significantly more electricity than your childhood bicycle.

Professional bicycle mechanic hand building a custom bicycle wheel
Specialty / 03

Wheel building

Hubs, spokes, rims, tension, dish, patience, and the satisfying realization that every spoke affects several other spokes.

Professional bicycle mechanic assembling and setting up a new bicycle in a workshop
Specialty / 04

New-bike assembly

From cardboard box to properly adjusted bicycle without making the brake caliper installation a family event.

Upgrade department / dangerous questions

Should I upgrade this?

Maybe. But we start with what you want the bike to do differently instead of immediately opening seventeen browser tabs.

Want more comfort? Fit, tires, saddle, cockpit.
Want better braking? Pads, rotors, system setup.
Want easier climbing? Gearing before magic.
Want it lighter? We should discuss your budget privately.
Want it faster? How much emotional damage are we prepared for?

Specialty process / before we order anything shiny

Figure out the problem before buying the solution.

  1. 01

    Tell us the goal

    Faster, more comfortable, more reliable, better fitting, easier climbing, or simply less annoying.

  2. 02

    We inspect the current setup

    Geometry, compatibility, wear, component limitations, and existing opportunities are reviewed first.

  3. 03

    We recommend options

    Sensible options first. Expensive nonsense remains available upon request.

  4. 04

    We install and set it up

    Components are fitted, adjusted, checked, and prepared for actual use.

Wrong page?

Is it broken, or are we improving it?

Something is wrong.

Repair department

Clicking, grinding, skipping, rubbing, wobbling, leaking, or refusing to cooperate.

Go to repairs →
Nothing is wrong. Yet.

Specialty services

Fit, upgrades, assembly, wheels, e-bike support, setup, and performance improvements.

Ask about a service →
Specialty desk open

Your bike is fine. We can probably make that worse for your wallet.

Talk to the shop → Something actually broke