Firehouse Bicycles Labor Pricing Guide + Policies 2026

** Labor rates do not include cost of parts ***

Minimum Labor Charge: $10

Repair estimates not available over phone or without the bicycle available in store for inspection.

Tune-up Estimates require a $20 non-refundable deposit (*deposits can be credited towards estimated service or used as payment for estimate/repair assessment in the event the customer declines all proposed services)

Any estimate for un-specified issues, in-depth inspection, or issues requiring complex diagnosis must leave a $40-$60 non-refundable deposit (*same terms as tune-up estimate)

Pick-up available on Mondays by appointment only. 

No walk-ins or drop-offs on Mondays

Service Appointments

ALL service APPOINTMENTS MUST LEAVE DEPOSIT for LABOR TOTAL of workorder in order to reserve that time slot

** This deposit is non-refundable ** 

*ALL MISSED APPOINTMENTS will be charged a minimum of 50% of estimated labor total and 100% of all special order parts.

*Appointments must have bike dropped off no later than Noon on the Day of the appointment, to be completed by 7pm that day (unless otherwise noted)

*No warranty of any kind on parts installed or modified outside of the shop or by anyone other than one of our mechanics.

*No warranty of any kind on parts purchased elsewhere and brought in for installation here.

*No refunds or comps on labor for jobs using parts from 3rd parties / supplied by customer

Bicycles not picked up within 10 business days of completion of job will incur storage charges at rate of $3/day.

Bicycles left more than 30 days after repair completion are considered abandoned and are subject to disposal or repossession without further notice.

“Tune-Up” Packages:

 *Add $40 to any tune-up for hydro brake equipped bikes that require brake bleed.

 **Exceptionally Dirty Bike cleaning charge +$20.00**

Complimentary Break-in Tune-up: FREE within 30 days of purchase of new or used bicycle

• (Lvl 0) Just a regular bike “Safety check”: $45 - inspect wear components + check bolt torque all over .. NO ADJUSTMENTS just checking bolt torque and tightening fasteners as needed.

• Lvl 1 “Tune-up” / Essentials only labor package: $100 - minor adjustments to brakes and shifters/deraillers. Minor true both wheels (laterally only) 

** NO PARTS INSTALLATIONS 

**DOES NOT include replacing ANY cables/housing etc.**

Average labor savings vs. alacarte: $20-$75

• Lvl 2 Full Tune-Up: $175 - includes replacement of: tires, brake pads, drivetrain, grips, pedals, and/or saddle and MINOR adjustment of: hubs, headset and bottom brackets + lateral & radial truing of wheels 

(*DOES NOT COVER MAJOR BEARING SYSTEM OVERHAUL/REPLACEMENT i.e. hubs, headset and BB)

(*does not cover replacement of cables and housing→  add-on for $10/ea externally routed or up to $20/ea for internally routed cables)

Average labor savings vs. alacarte: $45-$145

• Lvl 3 Tune-up: Basic Overhaul (bi-yearly commuter special): $285: Lvl 2 tune-up plus: replacement of all cables/housing and/or bottom bracket, overhauling/repacking/replacing major bearing systems, bar tape install, any other parts replacements like seat, pedals, grips etc. & light brush cleaning of parts on bike

(*internally routed hoses and/or cables: add $20-$60)

Average labor savings vs. alacarte: $65-$215

• Lvl 4 Tune-up: DeLuxe Overhaul: $450 Lvl 3 tune-up plus: removal of drivetrain, derailers and brakes + cleaning in a sonic parts washer/with brush and degreaser, inspection, lubrication, reassembly & adjustment. 

A la Carte Repair Labor Pricing 

(prices are for labor only - does NOT include any parts)

Common repairs (labor ONLY):

Flat fix (replace inner tube and/or tire): $10+

E-bike Flat Fix: $25+

Rack install: - $20-50

Fender Install: $30-90

Replace Pedals: $10

Replace Grips: $10

Replace Seat: $10+

Replace (and/or adjust tension of) Chain: $10+

Assemble New Bike (from box): $120+

Advice: Free

Flat Fix / Tires:

• Standard acoustic bike flat fix (inner tube and/or tire replacement) : $10+
• Internally geared / Coaster brake / Motorized hub flat fix : $25+
• Cargo bike / Full chain case / Dutch bike flat fix : $40+

Tubeless:

• New Tubeless Set-up (includes taping, installing valves, adding new sealant, ensure even coverage etc. DOES NOT INCLUDE TUBELESS VALVES) : $25/wheel
• Tubeless Sealant “full refresh” (includes cleaning old sealant from tire/rim) : $40/wheel
• Clean dried up sealant from tire and/or rim: $20/wheel
• Tubeless Sealant top-off : $10/wheel
• Two layers tubeless tape / “low friction rimstrip” $10/wheel (includes tape and install) 

Brakes and Derailers (mechanical/cable-operated)

• Minor adjustment : $20
• Replacement of cable and/or housing + adjustment : $30

*Add up to $10 for some internally routed cables

• Replacement of flat bar shift lever + adjustment: $30

*Add up to $10 for some internally routed cables

• Replacement of flat bar brake lever + adjustment: $30

*Add up to $10 for some internally routed cables

• Replacement of drop bar shift + brake lever + adjustment: $60

*Add up to $20 for some internally routed cables

• Replace derailleur hanger: $30
• Derailleur Hanger Alignment: $30
• Brake Rotor Replace: $15

Hydraulic Brakes

• Mechanical Disc Brake pad replacement - $25
• Hydraulic Disc Brake pad replacement - $25-$65
• Disc Brake Full Bleed - $40-$65
• Replace Hydro Brake/Shift (Road/Intergrated) Lever - $70-$100 / per lever

*** add up to $20 for internally routed hose/housing replacement

• Replace Lever/Caliper and/or Hose - $40-80

*** add up to $20 for internally routed hose/housing replacement

Wheels (/per wheel rates)

• Basic Wheel True: $25-$50
• Spoke Replacement: $45+  
• Custom Wheel Build: $85+
• (Re)Tension Wheel: $50+
• Adjust Hub: $ 20-40
• Overhaul Hub: $30-$60+

Drivetrain

• Replace Chain and Cassette/Freewheel: $30
• Replace Bottom Bracket: $35-50
• Overhaul Bottom Bracket: $50
• Replace Chainring: $20
• Replace Chain: $15
• Replace Cog/Freewheel/Cassette: $20
• Replace Cranks & Bottom Bracket: $40
• Replace Pedals: $10
• Replace Derailleur: $35

Handlebars/Stems

• Replace Stem or Handlebars w/ removable faceplate stem: $20
• [ + add $5 per brake lever, shift lever, dropper remote etc., or pair of grips]
• Replace Stem or Handlebars w/ non-removable faceplate: $30
• [ + add $5 per brake lever, shift lever, dropper remote etc., or pair of grips]
• Replace Drop Handlebar Tape: $25-$30
• Replace Handlebar Grips: $10
• Convert bike from Dropbar to Upright handlebars(or vice versa): $60+
• Trim Bars: $15-20

Seats/Saddles/Bike Chairs

• Replace Seat and/or Seatpost (1-bolt): $10
• Replace Seat and/or Seatpost (2-bolt): $15

Bicycle Assembly/Disassembly

• Assemble standard bike build from box : $120
• Assemble department store/amazon geared-bike from box: $120+
• Assemble standard e-bike from box : $120-$280
• Custom Bike Build: $300+ (includes up to 45min of consultation on parts specifications etc. any additional time required on consultation billed hourly)
• Electric Motorization/E-Bike Retro-fit: $250-$450 (subject to approval by Kareem)
• Disassemble and Box Bike for Shipping (Includes box and shipping materials! DOES NOT include/shipping/handling or pick-up from store): $120

Frame & Fork 

• Face Disc Tabs: $40/per brake
• Face Bottom Bracket Shell: $60 ($40 for bare frame)
• Steel Frame Minor Realignment/Cold Set: $50-$100
• Cut fork steerer (does not include removal from frame/reinstallation/adjustment): $15
• New Fork Install: $30-50
• Headset Adjustment: $15
• Post-Crash Damage Assesment $40-$80

Very Rough Recommended Service Intervals:

• Recreational only / Occasional rider: every 2,000-6,000mi or once a year
• Commuters / All-Weather / MTB & Gravel Riders: every 800-1,500mi or at least twice a year