Cost of Repairs and Parts
So I’ve had a mountain bike in the $500-$1000 range that was sitting for 5-7 years across the country. I finally got it back but I have no idea if the cost of these repairs seems reasonable, so I’m hoping ya’ll can help me out!
For a tune up, a tire and tube replaced, a spike and shifter does this seem reasonable? I have no issue with the grips that are on now so I don’t think those need to be changed. Please let me know if $300 seems reasonable for this! Thank you
by Zerg3rr
2 Comments
I guess those prices include labor. Seems inexpensive to me. Obviously you can save a lot of money by doing the work yourself, but it takes time, effort, practice and tools. They are only charging you $12 to replace a spoke, for example. I think that’s quite reasonable. The actual spoke itself will be about $3, but then you have the labor and tools to true the wheel again afterwards.
The only thing that seems maybe a bit expensive is the shifter, but that depends on the model, it could easily get up there in cost. You might be able to get a tire for $20 or a tube for $8, but you would need to know what you’re looking for and where to find it. Also a $35 tire might be better quality than a $20 tire.
It’s also unclear if the price includes installation or if that is part of the tune up price.