Service & Repair
Our full-service repair shop welcomes all makes and models. We offer service packages (tune-ups, overhauls, etc.) as well as a la carte repair (fixing flats, adjusting brakes, etc.). Call or stop in for an estimate.
With a fully stocked parts inventory, plenty of tools and experienced repair techs, we’re at the ready to have your bike humming and back to you quickly.
Service Guarantee: Shop owner Peter Kotses has more than 18 years of experience repairing bikes. He has created standards of excellence that all Parkersburg Bicycle repair technicians adhere to. We are proud of our level of service, and proudly back it with a satisfaction guarantee.
Labor Packages
Standard Tune-Up $49.99
Recommended once a year.
- True wheels laterally
- Adjust brakes and derailleurs
- Check and adjust all bearings (headset, hubs, bottom bracket)
- Perform a thorough bolt check for safety (crank, seat post, saddle, stem, handlebar, kickstand
- Inspect tires and air them to proper pressure
- Clean frame, fork and wheels
- Lube the chain
Major Tune-Up $89.99
Recommended every year if you ride your bike in all conditions.
- True wheels laterally
- Adjust brakes and derailleurs
- Check and adjust all bearings (headset, hubs, bottom bracket)
- Perform a thorough bolt check for safety (crank, seat post, saddle, stem, handlebar, kickstand
- Inspect tires and air them to proper pressure
- Clean frame, fork and wheels
- Lube the chain
- True wheels vertically
- Overhaul all loose ball bearing surfaces (bearings inluded in Major Tune-Up price)
Complete Tune-Up $159.99
- True wheels laterally
- Adjust brakes and derailleurs
- Check and adjust all bearings (headset, hubs, bottom bracket)
- Perform a thorough bolt check for safety (crank, seat post, saddle, stem, handlebar, kickstand
- Inspect tires and air them to proper pressure
- Clean frame, fork and wheels
- Lube the chain
- Strip the bike of its parts
- Clean and inspect the drivetrain
- Check frame, fork and wheels for integrity
A la Carte Labor Rates
| Hourly shop rate | $40 |
| Estimates | Free |
| Fix a flat | $6 + tube |
| Install a tire | $6 |
| Adjust derailleur or brake | $6 |
| Install brake pads | $7 + price of pad |
| Install a cable and adjust | $7 + cable and housing |
| Realign rear derailleur hanger | $10 |
| Adjust a bearing surface | $7 |
| Overhal hub or bottom bracket | $15 |
| Overhaul headset | $20 |
| Bleed hydraulic brake | $20 |
| Tune a disc rotor | $10 |
| Overhaul suspension fork | $30 |
| True wheel | $8 - $20 |
| Build wheel | $25 ($35 for 48H hubs) |
| Frame or fork prep | Contact us for details about what should be done for your specific bike build |
Three Reasons to Visit Parkersburg Bicycle
A Robust Service Package
Every bike we sell comes with a service package that includes:
- Custom Sizing
- Manufacturer's Warranty
- One Year of Free Service
- Discount on Accessories
- Parts Swaps & Upgrades
Find out more about the benefits of buying a bike at Parkersburg Bicycle!
An Excellent Selection
Parkersburg Bicycle has the Mid-Ohio Valley's largest bicycle selection. You can kick the tires of more than 100 models from Trek and Gary Fisher. There is no better way to find out how different styles of bikes feel than to test ride them yourself -- come see us today!
Personalized Service
There is no cookie-cutter approach to bicycling. Our helpful staff will take your individual needs in mind and help you create the cycling experience you desire.