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Services

The Bike Van works on all types of bicycles; road, MTB, commuters, hybrids, e-bikes, fleet servicing, kids bikes, cargo bikes, custom builds, modifications & more

 

We come to you. No need to cart your bike around At home, work, trail head or anywhere.

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We aim to complete your bike the same day, and have many spare parts in stock. If we need more time, we'll take your bike back to our workshop and drop it back to you when it's ready.

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The Bike Van covers all of the Southern Tasmania. For all jobs within the Hobart area a $20 call out fee applies to locations withing approximately 20 minutes drive from Rosny Park in each direction - Kingston/Granton/Midway Point/Sandford/South Hobart. We can travel beyond this for a reasonable price. Call for pricing. Call out fee may be waived for larger jobs.

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Service options are listed below for the most common & typical servicing needs.

The Bike Van can do many other services & repairs that are not listed below, just ask.

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Give us a call 0477 277 826 or email info@thebikevan.com.au and let The Bike Van come to you.

Two Man Bicycle Store

Standard Service - $130

For Road, Hybrid/Commuters, Hardtail MTB.

Best suited to regularly maintained bikes. Or bikes in working condition to keep up with maintenance. Ridden less than 1-2 times per week.​

Call for more information or booking

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  • 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.

Bicycle Chain

Deluxe Service - $200

Best suited for bikes ridden more than once per week. Or more than 1 year since last service.

​Includes everything from a standard service plus: 

Call for more information or booking

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  • 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

Free Style Mountain Bike

Mountain Bike Service - $275

For Dual Suspension Mountain Bikes

Best suited to regularly maintained bikes or bikes that have had a lapse in maintenance after heavy riding or poor conditions. 

Call for more information or booking

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  • Inspection of frame, fork & all parts for wear & creaking

  • Cleaning of frame and drive train 

  • Gears tuned/hanger alignment

  • Brake adjust/replace pads +$40 Bleed

  • Minor wheel truing

  • Inspect hubs & freehub service

  • Inspect & service bottom bracket

  • Replacement of brake pads if required

  • Replace external or internal gear and brake cables

  • Clean & grease headset

  • Suspension pivots inspected +$110/160 to replace bearings depending on complexity

  • Remove, clean & install dropper post

  • Fit & adjustment of 2 parts that need replacing e.g chain & cassette

  • Safety check & test ride

  • Excludes parts & labour to fit. All bikes quoted upon collection

Riding a Bike

Kids Bike Service $75-130

- No Gears $75​

- With Gears $100

- With Gears + Replace cables $130

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  • 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.

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Electric Bike Service - $170

​Standard service of electric bicycle. Hub motor system or mid drive (Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, Fazua + Others)

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  • Inspection of frame, fork & all parts for wear

  • Electrics system checked + firmware update

  • 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.

Bike Parts

New Bike From Box - $80-160

Whether purchased online from a direct to consumer brand, or been transported around the world. We can assemble your new bicycle from a box or bag. Prices vary depending on type of bicycle & complexity.

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  • Install components (bars, pedals, wheels)

  • Gears tuned

  • Brakes adjusted

  • Check and adjust all bolts & fittings

  • Tyre's inflated

  • Rider setup (saddle height, air pressure etc)

  • Safety check & test ride

  • Excludes parts & labour to fit. All bikes quoted upon collection.

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Suspension Service - $55-110

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 exclude seal kits & oil. Lower leg seals typically $30 - $60. Full service kits are typically $40 - $120 depending on the year & model.

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$55  Fork lower leg service

- Rockshox every 50 Hours

- FOX every 30 Hours

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$55  Shock air can service

- Rockshox every 50 Hours

- FOX every 30 hours

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$110  Rockshox complete fork service, clean, inspect & replace all seals & oil.

- Every 200 Hours or once a year

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$110  Rockshox complete shock service; clean inspect & replace all seals & oil.

- Every 200 Hours or once a year

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For complete overhauls on FOX suspension 125 - 250 Hour services. Contact Lewis at Silks Bike Workshop, North Hobart. 

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Fleet Servicing - Call for pricing

We service many fleet bikes in Southern Tasmania. For a number of Schools, Hotels, Tourism Operators, Hire Bikes & Community Programs. Get in touch to have your fleet repaired and regularly maintained on-site.​

We can also provide comprehensive advise about maintenance schedules and best practises between servicing. As well as recommendation for new purchases.

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  • Full servicing & regular maintenance

  • Repairs

  • On-Site, no need to transport dozens of bikes

  • All fleet sizes 5 - 40+ 

  • Schools

  • Hotels

  • Community bikes

  • Rentals

  • Tourism operators

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Cargo Bike Service - $170

​Standard service of electric cargo bike (or non electric). Hub motor system or mid drive (Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, Fazua + Others)

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  • Inspection of frame, fork & all parts for wear

  • Electrics system checked + firmware update

  • 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.

Service Area - Southern Tasmania

$20 Inner Hobart. Call for pricing beyond the inner Hobart area.

Call out fee's vary depending on work required

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$20

$20+ Call for pricing

Call for pricing

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Other Services

We offer a range of other services outside of standard comprehensive service of bikes. Some examples are listed below.

- Custom builds

- Carbon inspection/repair

- 2nd hand pre-purchase or pre-sale inspections

- Wheel building

- Chain waxing

- Call outs & puncture repairs

- Bearing replacement, hubs, frame & pivot bearings etc

- Warranty processing & advise

- Service agent for direct to consumer brands. E.g. Bicycles Online

- Service agent for fleet bikes. E.g. Sparque Ebikes, Australia Post

- Insurance quotes

- Maintenance classes

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