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AAA SERVICE:  We Guarantee our work.
Our service technicians are trained with years of experience.

Next Day Service all brands Drop off your bike for all repairs and we will have it ready our next business day
Full service for all makes and models ( even the bikes from Walmart, K-mart, and toy's "R" us )

*A FREE 30 DAY CHECK COMES WITH ALL OUR NEW BIKES
Call ahead and we will try to do your check up ASAP

TIRE & TUBE

  • TIP: When Removing tires or tubes   always use tire tools   to remove the tire from the rim. Using a screwdriver or other tool will damage the tire and your tube. ( A set of three tire tools costs less than a new tube)
  • When installing a new tire or tube try to use only your hands to put the tire back on the rim. Even tire tools may puncture the new tube when you use them.
  • To install a tire
  • First mount one side of the tire on the rim.
  • Second put a small amount of air into the tube just enough to fill it round.
  • Third, slip the tube into the tire and the valve through the rim hole. Starting at the valve hole work both directions around the rim so that the valve stays straight.
  • Now let some of the air out of the tube and working from the valve pull the second side of the tire onto the rim. Again work both sides away from the valve so that the valve stays straight.
  • When the tire is almost on and becoming hard to install let out all the air from the tube.
  • When the tire is completely mounted air to about 10 lbs and check that the tire is seated firmly and straight on the rim so that there are no high or low spots. Now slowly air tire to the recommended psi. As noted on the side of the tire.

HOME maintenance

The most important thing to keep your bicycle running smooth and trouble free is to keep it clean.

  • Simple wipe down of the frame rims and components every couple times you ride will keep things manageable
  • Use your lubricants lightly on the chain and pivot points on derailleurs. Don't over lube this will pick up sand and cause faster than normal ware.
  • Air and check tire condition every time you ride, If you check for small slivers of glass you might catch a flat befor it happens.
  • Remove sand burs (stickers)!!! If you leave them they will give you a flat.
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