Aaron's Bicycle Repair, Inc. 2010 Labor Rates
    ALL PARTS EXTRA - PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
    No labor quoted over the phone or by email. Labor quotes only valid if bike is inspected by us in person!
    All work is guaranteed for 90 days. We do not work on gasoline powered vehicles.
    There may be additional charges non-standard equipment. Extremely dirty bikes will be assessed a $20 cleaning fee.
    ALL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES PURCHASED FROM US COME WITH A ONE YEAR WARRANTY
     
    Specialty Services Repair Standards We can fix just about anything!
1     Minute Time Decimal Time Single Rate Tandem Rate Notes:
3   Shop Rate:   $100 $175 In 1988 the shop rate for most shops was $35 per hour, in 1998 it was $60
4   Shop Minimum 5 0.08 $5 $9
    Preventative Maintenance Analysis 9 0.15 $15 $26  
7   Prices in white are adjusted package prices and are not necessarily based on our hourly rate.
           
    TUNE-UP
12   ULTIMATE TUNE-UP 120 2.00 $120 $200 With 2 hand brakes and 1 or 2 derailleurs
13   BIKE CHECK / MAGIC WAND TUNE 15 0.25 $25 $44 Example: pre-race/ride inspection
15   KID'S BIKE "TUNE" 20 0.33 $33 N/A Bearing adjustments & Check-over
17   TRIAGE 30 0.50 $50 $88 Minor adjustments & lubing just to get bike working. A Tune-Up is recommended!
19   BMX TRIAGE 20 0.33 $33 N/A BMX bikes are usually in very poor condition by the time we see them!
21   BIKE BATH 40 0.67 $67 $117 Clean Bike and Oil Chain with VERY MINOR adjustments if any.
    60 DAY CHECK 20 0.33 $33 $58 a.k.a. 200 MILE CHECK (Free with Bike Purchase)
           
    OVERHAUL  
23   DERAILLEUR BIKE 240 4.00 $250 $400 With 2 hand brakes and 1 or 2 derailleurs
25   BMX BIKE (two hand brakes) 90 1.50 $150 N/A  
27   BMX BIKE (rear hand brake only) 75 1.25 $125 N/A  
    INTERNAL GEARED BIKE (hand brakes) 150 2.50 $250 $438 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 or 14 gears
    INTERNAL GEARED BIKE (coaster brake) 120 2.00 $200 $350 Beach Cruiser, Schwinn Twinn 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 gears
    COASTER BRAKE BIKE 90 1.50 $150 $263 Without hand brakes
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31   DRIVETRAIN CLEAN 45 0.75 $75 $131  
33   UPRIGHT CONVERSION (brakes only) 48 0.80 $80 $140 Examples we have done.
34   UPRIGHT CONVERSION (brakes and shifters) 60 1.00 $100 $175
           
36   ASSEMBLY *
37   Trail-A-Bike 45 0.75 $60 N/A New-in-Box
38   Kids Bike 45 0.75 $60 N/A Coaster brake with or without a single brake ($15 extra with second hand brake)
39   Coaster Brake Bike 60 1.00 $100 $175 New-in-Box
40   Coaster Brake Bike with Internal Gears 90 1.50 $110 $193 New-in-Box
41   Derailleur Bike 90 1.50 $125 $219 New-in-Box
42   Re-Assembly (to ABR standards) 150 2.50 $150 $263 Bike must be relatively new & clean, otherwise do an Overhaul
43   Frame Up Assembly 240 4.00 $250 $400 a.k.a. Pro Build hub overhaul, cleaning of used parts & wheel building extra
45   Frame Swap 200 3.33 $200 $350 example: to disassemble bike for a paint job and reassemble, hub overhaul extra
46   Disassemble to bare frame 20 0.33 $33 $58  
47   Assemble Shipped Bike (cardboard box) 25 0.42 $42 $73 Assumes bike was previously assembled, is in good shape and packed in standard fashion
    Assemble Shipped Bike (hardcase) 21 0.35 $35 $61
49   Box for Shipping (cardboard box) 36 0.60 $60 $105 cardboard box included ($10 extra if other items like shoes or helmets are added)
    Box for Shipping (hardcase) 20 0.33 $33 $58 hardcase available for rent
    * Cargo Bikes Additonal labor may apply
           
52   TIRES / TUBES
53   Install Tube and/or Tire (on bike) 9 0.15 $9 $14  
54   Install Tube and/or Tire (wheel alone) 6 0.10 $6  
55   Install Rear Tire and/or Tube on Internally Geared Bike 15 0.25 $15 $26  
    Patch Tube (on bike) 11 0.18 $11 $16 All patched tubes are guaranteed not to leak!
56   Patch Tube (wheel alone) 14 0.23 $8 $13
    Install Tire Liner 3 0.05 $3 $5  
57   Boot Tire 12 0.20 $12 $17 Includes removal and replacement. Patching tube $4 extra
58   Drill Rim to fit Schrader Valve 10 0.17 $10 $15 Includes tire and tube installation
59   Glue On Sew-up 40 0.67 $60 $70  
           
62   CABLE BRAKES
63   Adjust Brake 12 0.20 $20 $35  
64   Adjust Brake with cable and/or pad replacement 15 0.25 $25 $44  
66   Install Mountain Style Brake Levers & Adjust Brakes 30 0.50 $50 $88 Does NOT include re-taping; half price for single lever.
67   Install Road Style Brake Lever & Adjust Brakes 36 0.60 $60 $105
    Install Cyclocross "Runkel-Style" Interupter Levers 36 0.60 $60 $105
68   Install Single STI/Ergo Lever (a.k.a. "Brifter") 35 0.58 $58 $102
69   Install Single Rim Brake Caliper 20 0.33 $33 $58 Caliper (sidepull, centerpull, dual pivot), Cantilever, U-Brake or V-Brake
           
71   CABLE ACTUATED DISC BRAKES
72   Adjust Cable-Actuated Disc Brake 15 0.25 $25 $44  
73   >>>Above with cable replacement 18 0.30 $30 $53  
74   Install Cable Acuated Caliper & Rotor 20 0.33 $33 $58  
    Rebuild Cable Actuated Caliper & Adjust 24 0.40 $40 $70 Per Brake
     
76   HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES (includes brake fluid)
    We use Valvoline Synthetic Brake Fluid (exceeds DOT 3 & 4)
77   Bleed Brake 18 0.30 $30 $53 Per Brake
78   Shorten Line & Bleed 22 0.37 $37 $64 Per Brake
79   Align Rotor 9 0.15 $15 $26 Per Brake
80   Rebuild Caliper Only 30 0.50 $50 $88 Per Brake
81   Rebuild Lever Only 40 0.67 $67 $117 Per Brake
    Install Single Hydraulic Disc Brake 40 0.67 $67 $117 Lever, Caliper and Rotor (facing caliper mount included)
82   Rebuild Entire Hydraulic Brake System 60 1.00 $100 $175 Per Brake
84   Face Caliper Mounting Surfaces 20 0.33 $33 $58 Per Brake (adjustment extra)      **** Very expensive tool! ****
           
86   BIKE FITTING
87   Seat Adjustment 9 0.15 $15 N/A  
88   Body Measurements Only 18 0.30 $30 Recommends the size bike for you.
88   Consultation 30 0.50 $50 Includes You and your Bike's Measurements and Recommendations
89   Full Bike to Body Fit 60 1.00 $100 Includes use of Fit Master Cycle
90   Stem Fitting Session Only 24 0.40 $40 Includes test fit on trainer
91   Cleat Adjustment 40 0.67 $67 a.k.a. RAD
92   Le Wedge Installation 12 0.20 $20  
           
94   DERAILLEURS & SHIFTERS
95   Adjust Derailleur 12 0.20 $20 $35 Front or Rear
96   Adjust Derailleur with cable replacement 15 0.25 $25 $44
97   Internal Hub Gear Adjustment 10 0.17 $17 $29  
98   Internal Hub with cable replacement 15 0.25 $25 $44  
99   Front or Rear Derailleur Installation 20 0.33 $33 $58  
100   Helicoil Rear Derailleur Hanger Hole 20 0.33 $33 $58  
102   Shiftlever Installation:    
103   >>>Down Tube (pair) 25 0.42 $42 $73 Pair
104   >>>MTB (each) 20 0.33 $33 $58 Per side, any type
105   >>>Bar Cons (pair) 45 0.75 $75 $131 Does NOT include re-taping
106   >>>STI/Ergo Lever (a.k.a. "Brifter") (each) 35 0.58 $58 $102
108   Campagnolo ErgoPower Rebuild (off bike) 35 0.58 $58 $102  
109   Campagnolo ErgoPower Rebuild (on bike) 45 0.75 $75 $131 Includes removal & replacement; Does NOT include re-taping
    Shimano Rapidfire Ressurection 20 0.33 $33 $58 May require lever removal from handlebar
111   Shimano STI Ressurection 30 0.50 $50 $88
           
113   CRANK & BOTTOM BRACKET
114   Replace Chainring 10 0.17 $17 $29  
115   Replace Right Arm 20 0.33 $33 $58  
116   Replace Left Arm 10 0.17 $17 $29  
117   Replace Cotter Pin 12 0.20 $20 $35 each
118   Align Chainring 6 0.10 $10 $18  
119   Chase Pedal Threads 10 0.17 $17 $29 each
120   Re-coil Pedal Threads 15 0.25 $25 $44 each; plus insert
121   Adjust Bottom Bracket 10 0.17 $17 $29  
122   Overhaul Cup-and-Cone Bottom Bracket 18 0.30 $30 $53  
123   Adjust One Piece Crank Bottom Bracket 5 0.08 $8 $15  
124   Overhaul One Piece Crank Bottom Bracket 12 0.20 $20 $35  
    Overhaul X-Type Bottom Bracket 24 0.40 $40 $70 External Cup, A.K.A Shimano Hollow Tech II
125   Replace Shimano UN-Type Bottom Bracket 15 0.25 $25 $44  
126   Service Cartridge-In-Frame Bottom Brackets 30 0.50 $50 $88 eg. Merlin, Gary Fisher, Klein and Fat Chance
    Install Bottom Bracket in Frame 9 0.15 $15 $26 Without Crank
           
131   CHAIN & REAR GEARS
132   Oil Chain 3 0.05 $5 $9 FREE with lube purchase
133   Install Chain 8 0.13 $13 $23  
134   Clean Chain 10 0.17 $17 $29 Remove, clean in parts washer, re-lube with Boesield and reinstall
135   Remove / Replace Freewheel or Cassette Cogs 5 0.08 $8 $15  
136   Clean & Lube Freewheel 15 0.25 $25 $44 Remove & clean in parts washer
137   Remove Freehub and Oil Freewheel Mechanism 12 0.20 $20 $35  
138   Clean Cassette 6 0.10 $10 $18 Remove & clean in parts washer
139   Overhaul Freewheel 30 0.50 $50 $88  
           
141   HUBS
142   Adjust Front Hub 5 0.08 $8 $15  
143   Adjust Front Hub and Add Grease to Bearings 8 0.13 $13 $23  
144   Overhaul Front Hub 15 0.25 $25 $44  
145   Overhaul Front Hub with Drum Brake 20 0.33 $33 $58  
146   Adjust Rear Hub 8 0.13 $13 $23  
147   Adjust Rear Hub and Add Grease to Bearings 11 0.18 $18 $32  
148   Overhaul Standard Freewheel Rear Hub 18 0.30 $30 $53  
149   Overhaul Campagnolo Freehub 25 0.42 $42 $73  
150   Overhaul Shimano Freehub 20 0.33 $33 $58 or clone
151   Overhaul Other Brand Freehub 30 0.50 $50 $88  
152   Chris King Ring Drive Lubrication 15 0.25 $25 $44 Example: American Classic, Hugi, Mavic, White Industries
153   Chris King Complete Rear Overhaul 35 0.58 $58 $102  
154   Overhaul Coaster Brake 20 0.33 $33 $58  
155   Install Longer Axle in Coaster Brake 10 0.17 $17 $29 for Training Wheels
156   Internal Gear Hub Overhaul 36 0.60 $60 $105 Example Sturmey Archer 3-Speed
           
158   WHEELS
159   Install New Front Wheel 10 0.17 $17 $20  
160   Install New Rear Wheel 15 0.25 $25 $35  
161   Truing 5 0.08 $8 $10 Minimum
162   Truing with Broken Spoke{s) at Elbow 12 0.20 $20 $25  
163   Truing with Broken Spoke{s) at Nipple 15 0.25 $25 $30  
164   Build Wheel 36 0.60 $60 $70  
164   Re-use Old Rim 36 0.60 $70 $80  
           
166   HEADSET & FORK
167   Adjust Headset 5 0.08 $8 $15  
168   Overhaul Headset 20 0.33 $33 $58 Carbon fiber steer tube: $45
169   Install Headset 25 0.42 $42 $73  
    Install Cartridge Headset 35 0.58 $58 $102 Chris King / Other Cartridge Headsets (facing required)
170   Install Headset In Bare Frame 15 0.25 $25 $44 Lubed and ready but adjustment must be done when bike is complete.
171   Install Fixed Races Only 10 0.17 $17 $29 No lubrication
172   Install Crown Race 6 0.10 $10 $18  
173   Cut Steer Tube 10 0.17 $17 $29 Fork alone
174   Install Star Nut 5 0.08 $8 $15  
175   Install Fork 30 0.50 $50 $88 Includes front brake adjustment
           
177   SUSPENSION SERVICE
178   Complete Fork Rebuild 45 0.75 $75 $131 Base Price (see shop for quote)
179   Fork Oil Change 25 0.42 $42 $73 Includes Oil
    Pump-up Air Shock (with sag adjustment measurement) 10 0.17 $17 $29  
    Pump-up Air Shock (no sag adjustment) 3 0.05 $5 $9  
180   Lube Rear Frame Pivot  $8 per bearing or $20 per pivot
           
182   STEM & HANDLEBAR
183   Replace Removable Faceplate Stem 10 0.17 $17 $29  
    Replace Non-Removable Faceplate Stem 25 0.42 $42 $73 Includes re-taping bars
184   Replace MTB or City Bar 15 0.25 $25 $44  
186   Replace Drop Bar 30 0.50 $50 $88 Includes re-taping bars
187   Install Bar Ends 8 0.13 $13 $23  
188   Cut Mountian Handle Bars Shorter 15 0.25 $25 $44  
189   Install Clip-On Aero Bars 15 0.25 $25 $44  
190   Remove Frozen Stem SHOP RATE  
191   Tape Bars with Vinyl or Cork 10 0.17 $17 Double  
192   Tape Bars with Cloth 40 0.67 $67 Quote 4 rolls usually required
193   Shellac & Hemp Twine Finish Taped Bars 30 0.50 $50 $88 Taping not included, 6 coats minimum, takes 3 days
194   Tape Aero Bars 8 0.13 $13 $23  
195   Install Grips 3 0.05 $5 $9  
196   Install Grab-Ons 30 0.50 $50 $88  
           
198   PEDALS
199   Adjust bearing 6 0.10 $10 $18 Each
200   Overhaul Standard 15 0.25 $25 $44 Each
201   Purge with Grease 8 0.13 $13 $23 Each
202   Install Pedals 3.5 0.06 $6 $10 Pair
203   Install Toe Clips 8 0.13 $13 $23 Pair
    Install Power Grips 10 0.17 $17 $29 Pair
           
205   SEATS & SEATPOST
206   Install Seat 3 0.05 $5 $9  
    Install Metal Seatpost 6 0.10 $10 $18  
    Install Carbon Fiber Seatpost 12 0.20 $20 $35  
207   Install Banana Seat 10 0.17 $17 $29  
208   Remove Frozen Seatpost SHOP RATE  
           
210   ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
211   Standard Front or Rear Rack 9 0.15 $15 $26  
213   Front Lowrider Rack 15 0.25 $25 $44  
214   Full Fenders 18 0.30 $30 $53 Standard SKS plastic type
215   Full Fenders (custom install) 35 0.58 $58 $102 Metal - Honjo or Bertoud
216   Clip-On Fenders 5 0.08 $8 $15  
218   Generator Light Set 25 0.42 $42 $73  
219   Mirror 3 0.05 $5 $9  
220   Calibrate & Program Cyclometer 3 0.05 $5 $9 with battery replacement
221   Cyclometer 12 0.20 $20 $35 includes calibration
222   Cyclometer with Cadence Mount 22 0.37 $37 $64 includes calibration
223   Kickstand 3 0.05 $5 $9  
225   Baby Seat 12 0.20 $20 $35  
226   Basket 8 0.13 $13 $23  
227   Training Wheels 10 0.17 $17 $29  
228   Trunk Mount Car Rack 5 0.08 $8 $15  
229   Hitch Mount Car Rack 12 0.20 $20 $35  
230   Install Water Bottle Riv-Nuts [no welding) 12 0.20 $20 $35 per Set
           
232   ALIGNMENT
233   Straighten Bent Stay 20 0.33 $33 $58  
234   Align Dropouts 6 0.10 $10 $18 pair
235   Align Rear Derailleur Hanger 10 0.17 $17 $29  
236   Align Fork 25 0.42 $42 $73  
    Align Front Triangle 25 0.42 $42 $73 Push-Out Headtube from Head-on Collision
237   Align Rear Triangle 20 0.33 $33 $58  
238   Full Frame Alignment 50 0.83 $83 N/A  
           
240   MACHINING
241   Face Stem 10 0.17 $17 $29 A must for Chis King headsets!
242   Face Head Tube 25 0.42 $42 $73  
    Chamfer Bottom Bracket 25 0.42 $42 $73  
243   Face Bottom Bracket 25 0.42 $42 $73  
244   Chase Bottom Bracket Threads 20 0.33 $33 $58  
245   Cut Crown Race Seat 15 0.25 $25 $44  
246   Chase Steer Tube Threads 12 0.20 $20 $35  
247   Cut Steer Tube Threads 15 0.25 $25 $44 per inch one inch minimum
248   Ream Seat Tube 20 0.33 $33 $58 Includes hone finish
249   Hone Seat Tube 10 0.17 $17 $29  
    Ream & Tap English Threads to Italian 30 0.50 $50 $88 per side, repairs stripped bottom brackets
    Tap French to English Threads 30 0.50 $50 $88 both sides
    Chase English Threads 15 0.25 $25 $44 both sides
           
    PAINTING