Workshop

One man and your bike

Posted by Barna Eichinger

Hi Barna here, I'm the guy some of you may have seen popping in to the fit studio when Jules or Phil struggle with a tricky seat clamp or need some new handlebar tape fitting. I build all the bikes that Jimmy, Phil and Jules sell and also set up the bikes to the correct dimensions after a Cyclefit. I take care of all the servicing and repairs of customer's bikes. All of those gorgeous bikes in the Cyclefit Gallery have been lovingly assembled by my good-self.

I have been with Cyclefit since 2009 and been a cycle mechanic since 2005. I originally trained as an engineer back in Hungary while racing on the road and rode for the Hungarian National Cyclo Cross Team in my late teens.

I'm a huge cycling fan (and a Gunner) and have recently purchased a Trek Emonda SLR for my annual trip to the Stelvio in May and use a Seven Axiom SL as my regular commuter bike.

Below are the workshop services that we offer at Cyclefit, please feel free to contact me if you require any further information.

Servicing Tariff

The Gold Service £180

This service is recommended before or after your season.

Your bike is dis-assembled to its component parts, checked for wear and tear or damage.

Frame, wheels and components cleaned, lubricated and re-assembled with new parts where required.

Battery charged, Di2 diagnostic check, software updated.

Disc rotors cleaned and disc pads replaced if needed.

Pedal cleats checked for wear and replaced if required.

The bike will be measured pre-service and position checked against your Cyclefit document and the correct position applied after re-assembly.

The Silver Service £120

This service is recommended prior to any major event in your calendar.

Your bike is checked for wear and tear and damage. The bike is cleaned and lubricated.

The drivetrain (Chain, front and rear derailleur and chainset) is removed and cleaned and replaced with new parts if required.

Battery charged, Di2 diagnostic check, software updated.

Disc rotors cleaned and disc pads replaced if needed.

Pedal cleats checked for wear and replaced if required.

The bike will be measured pre-service and position checked against your Cyclefit document and correct position applied after re-assembly.

The Bronze Service £60

This service is great to ensure your bike is kept in tip-top condition and to flag any future mechanical issues.

Recommended every three months.

Bike checked over and cleaned.

Gears cleaned and tuned in-situ.

Brakes adjusted and pads and rims/rotors checked.

Tyres checked for cuts and wear.

Pedal cleats checked for wear and replaced if required.

The bike will be measured pre-service and position checked against your Cyclefit document and correct position applied after re-assembly.

Additional services

  • Wheel Building and truing
  • Tyre fitting
  • Tubeless Tyre Fitting
  • Gear Tuning
  • Brake Adjustment
  • Bike Assembly and set-to-size
  • Shimano Di2, Campagnolo EPS and SRAM Red trouble shooting
  • Disc brake cleaning, bleeding and adjustment
  • Powermeter set-up and trouble shooting
  • Bike packing and un-packing
  • Hourly Rate - £60.00

Bike Maintenance & Repair Tuition

Learn your Di2 from your R2D2

I can't be with you out on the road if something goes wrong with your bike but I can teach you the bike maintenance fundamentals. Don't let a simple mechanical problem spoil your ride.

You can book time with me at Cyclefit and I will teach you what you need to know.

I can show you the basics of puncture repair and brake adjustment to the installation of electric gears or hydraulic disc brakes.

The hands-on tuition sessions are booked as two hour slots in the Cyclefit workshop and I will give you one-to-one instruction.

There is a 10% discount for customer's that have purchased their bike with Cyclefit. Please wear suitable clothing!

Roadside Recovery - 2hrs - £120

Puncture Repair

Brake Adjustment

Broken Chain

Gear Adjustment

Wheel straightening

Electric Gears - 2hrs - £120

Shimano Di2 or Campagnolo EPS

Installation & Removal

Battery

Gear Adjustment

Shifter configuration

Trouble shooting

Maintenance

Hydraulic Gears - 2hrs - £120

Installation & Removal

Tuning & Adjustment

Rotor & Pad Cleaning

Trouble shooting

Maintenance

Bike Packing & Re-assembly - 1.5hrs - £90.00

I will show you the best way to pack your bike safely in to your bike box or bag and how to re-assemble it properly.

You will be able to practice during the session so that you are confident your bike is safe and usable when you travel.

About the author

Barna Eichinger, Head Mechanic

Barna is Cyclefit's head mechanic and he has many devout followers. He rides a Trek Emonda SLR road bike and commutes on his Trek Crockett to and from Watford nearly every day, all year. He collects Persian rugs and supports Arsenal but struggles with this most of the time.

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