Rat Cycle Repairs and Renovations

CYCLE SERVICING

 

Level 1 

Wipe down frame, forks and wheels

Check for damage to frame forks tyres and components

Check the mounting and alignment of both brakes – adjust as necessary

check inner brake cables, re-lube, (Level 2 and Level 3 – replace)

check inner gear cables, relube 

Inspect brakes for wear/damage and conditions of pads

Check for operations of brakes

Check both gear mechs for wear /damage –adjust limit stops as required

Check for operation of gears – adjust as necessary

Inspect front chain wheel and rear cassette

Check bottom bracket for play

Examine wheels and tyres – specifically braking surfaces and tread condition

Inflate tyres to correct pressure

 

Level 2 

All points include in a Level 1 Service plus:

Remove and inspect wheels for wear /damage to hubs, bearings, spokes, rims and tyres

Check both wheels run true – true as required

Check stem/headset alignment and security – tighten to manufactures torque setting

Check security of handlebar clamp and handlebar mounted controls – tighten to manufactures
torque setting.

Inspect both pedals for wear and tear

Tighten both crank arms manufactures torque setting

Inspect (where fitted) front suspension fork – check for worn seals and oil leakage

Inflate forks to correct pressure for rider weight

Inspect (where fitted) rear suspension unit for leakage – tighten mounting points to manufacturers torque

Inspect (where fitted) all suspension linkages/pivots and brushes – remove, re lube and replace as required

Ensure (where fitted) rear shock is correctly tensioned/inflated for rider

 

Level 3 

All points include in a Level 1 and Level 2 Service plus:

Remove brakes – clean, check calliper for wear/damage/refit

Remove wheel axles – degrease, inspect, re-grease and re-assemble

Remove cassette and inspect free hub for wear/damage

Remove headset – degrease, inspect, re-grease, re-assemble

Remove bottom bracket – clean, re-grease (if applicable) and refit

 

Any parts required are chargeable – but will be fitted free in accordance with the level of service.

All part replacement will be agreed with the customer prior to proceeding