Our Services
How it works
The Bike Van works on all types of bicycles; road, MTB, commuters, hybrids, E-bikes, kids bikes & more.
We'll come to your place of choice whether it be at home, work or somewhere else. We'll look over your bike and give you a quote for the service before commencing, including any parts that need to be replaced.
We carry a range of spare & replacement parts and aim to service your bike there and then in the next couple of hours!
Needs restoration & overhauling? Or specific parts need to be ordered? No worries. We'll store your bike at our workshop & drop it back to you when ready. You'll be given an estimated time for completion. Usually 1-7 days.
The map at the bottom of this page shows the Hobart area where no call out fee is charged. The Bike Van travels further from Hobart in all directions. Call for pricing. For smaller jobs (less than 30mins) emergency repairs & call outs we do require a minimum spend of $70 to make the trip economical.
All jobs are charged at an hourly rate of $90 per hour. Below is a guide for the most common & typical servicing needs. The Bike Van can do many other services & repairs that a not listed below, just ask.
Give us a call 0477 277 826 or email info@thebikevan.com.au and let The Bike Van come to you.
Standard Service
$90 - $180
1-2 Hours
Recommended every 6-12 months.
3-6 months if ridden multiple days a week. This service is suitable for bikes in well used, but reasonable condition. Hybrids, Hardtail MTB, Road Bikes & Others.
Inspection of frame, fork & all parts for wear
Basic cleaning of frame and drivetrain
Gears tuned
Brake adjusted
Minor wheel truing
Check and adjust hubs
Check & adjust bottom bracket
Replacement of brake pads if required
Tyre's inflated
Safety check & test ride
Excludes parts & labour to fit. All bikes quoted upon collection.
Deluxe Service
$180 - 270
2-3 Hours
Recommended every 12 months or more often if the bike is used regularly. Haven't had a service in a few years? This is the service for you. This is typically the service for E-bikes, Dual Suspension Mtb's & others. Or when gear & brake cables & other common wear parts need to be replaced. Includes everything from the standard service plus:
Thorough clean and de-grease of bike and drivetrain
Replace external or internal gear and brake cables
Clean & grease bottom bracket
Clean & grease headset
Fit & adjustment of 2 parts that need replacing e.g chain & cassette
Excludes parts & labour to fit. All bikes quoted upon collection
Kids Bike Service
Single speed (no gears) $69
Geared $79
0.5 - 1 Hours
Service for most 12" to 24" kids bikes
Inspection of frame, fork & all parts for wear
Basic cleaning of frame and drivetrain
Gears tuned
Brakes adjusted
Minor wheel truing
Check and adjust hubs
Check & adjust bottom bracket
Replacement of brake pads if required
Tyre's inflated
Safety check & test ride
Excludes parts & labour to fit. All bikes quoted upon collection.
New Bike Build From Box
$70 - $135
0.5 - 1.5 Hours
We put together any new bike from the box. Whether it's a new bike from Kmart or BigW or a more expensive bike bought online. Typically lower price for department store bikes, basic MTB & Hybrids. More expensive road & mountain bike setups usually take more time.
All parts installed
Handle bars aligned
Wheel true & hubs checked
Gears & brakes tuned
Tyre's inflated
Safety check & test ride
Excludes parts & labour to fit. All bikes quoted upon collection
Box Bike For Shipping or Flight
$70 - 90
1 Hour
Bike professionally packed into cardboard box for flying or freight.
Frame and parts wrapped with packaging foam and secured in a cardboard box
Pedals Removed
Handle Bars removed
Front wheel removed
Rear derailleur removed
Rotors removed
Additional charge applies for cleaning
Suspension Servicing $45 - $220+
0.5 - 2 Hours
Regular servicing of your mountain bikes forks, shocks & other moving parts such as dropper seat posts is important. Price and recommended service intervals are listed below. Prices below include labour & grease, but exclude seal kits & oil. Lower leg dust seals and foam rings are $30 - $60. Full seal kits for forks and shocks are typically between $40 - $120 depending on the year & model.
$45 Fork lower leg service; clean, inspect, replace seals & oil
- Rockshox every 50 Hours
- FOX every 30 Hours
$45 Shock air can service; clean, inspect & replace seals
- Rockshox every 50 Hours
- FOX every 30 hours
$90 Rockshox complete fork service, clean, inspect & replace all seals & oil.
- Every 200 Hours or once a year
$90 Rockshox complete shock service; clean inspect & replace all seals & oil.
- Every 200 Hours or once a year
For complete overhauls on FOX suspension 125 - 250 Hour services. Contact Lewis at Silks Bike Workshop, North Hobart.
Service Area - No Callout Fee
For smaller jobs we do require a minimum spend of $70 in labour to make the trip economical.
We'll go most places in Tasmania! For service outside the pictured area please give us a call to discuss.
Individual Labour Charges
Listed below are some of our common individual labour prices. The prices do not include parts except where specified. The prices listed are generally accurate for the amount of work required, however certain brands & condition of the bike can require a higher charge. Work quoted upon collection of the bike.
Wheels & Hubs per wheel
$10 Tubeless sealant 80-120ml
$15 Replace tyre/tube
$20 Fit & supply tubeless rim tape
$30 Wheel true
$35 Wheel true & replace spoke/s
$35 Service & adjust loose bearing hub
$40 Sealed bearing hub service, replace bearings
$50 Tubeless setup, includes; tape, sealant, valve & install
$90 - 120 Wheel build
Gears & Brakes
$10 Fit cassette
$15 Fit chain
$20 Brake adjustment (V & cable disc) per brake
$25 Fit brake pads & align
$25 Fit chain rings
$30 Fit internally routed cable through frame
$35 Gear tune & hanger alignment
$35 Drive train degrease & re-lube
$40 Hydraulic brake bleed per brake
$55 Hydraulic brake install & bleed per brake
Accessories & Other
$20 Wrap handle bar tape
$25 Fit mudguards
$25 Fit rack
$30 Baby seat install
$35 Trip computer install & calibrate
$30 Bottom bracket install
$35 Clean, grease/replace headset bearings & adjust
$45 Di2 Firmware update
$70 E-bike firmware diagnostics; Bosch & Shimano Steps
$70 Full suspension pivot bearing replacement
Suspension Servicing
$35 Cable lockout setup
$40 Rockshox Reverb & hydraulic lockout remote bleed
$45 Fork lower leg service; clean, inspect & replace seals
$45 Rockshox shock air can service; clean, inspect & replace seals
$70 Rockshox fork service, clean, inspect & replace all seals
$70 Rockshox shock service; clean inspect & replace all seals
$70 Install new fork, cut steerer, install star nut, align brake, adjust headset
$210 Fox shock service - Sent to NSDynamics, seals & oil inc. + postage
$195 Fox fork service - Sent to NSDynamics, seals & oil inc. + postage