The Friendly Bike Mechanic

Workshop Services

Basic Service

£40
  • Brake Tuning: Align and adjust brakes for safe and responsive stopping.
  • Shifting Optimization: Tune and adjust shifting for smooth gear transitions.
  • Safety Check: Torque all fasteners and perform a general safety inspection.
  • Chain Maintenance: Check and adjust chain tension and alignment.
  • Wheel and Tyre Inspection: Ensure wheels are secure and tyres are in good condition.
  • Lubrication: Apply lubricant to the chain and other essential moving parts.

Extended Service

£70
  • Includes all Basic Service tasks.
  • Drivetrain Cleaning: Deep clean the drivetrain to remove grime and buildup for enhanced performance.
  • Component Inspection: Inspect the bottom bracket and other key components for wear and functionality.
  • Bike Wash and Polish: Thoroughly clean and polish the bike for a renewed look and feel.

Additional Services

  • Puncture repair – £10
  • Accessory fitting – £10
  • Cable fitting – £15
  • Gear Service – £35
  • Bike Assembly – £35

Chain Deep-Clean & Hot-Waxing Services

Deep Ultrasonic Clean

£25

Our most advanced deep clean. Your chain goes through an ultrasonic bath to remove contamination at a microscopic level. Ideal preparation for any hot-waxing treatment.

Basic Hot-Wax (Squirt Hot Wax)

£30

High-performance wax treatment for everyday riding and youth racing. Includes:

  • Ultrasonic pre-clean
  • Hot-wax immersion with Squirt Hot Wax
  • Smooth, quiet drivetrain
  • Reduced chain and cassette wear

Premium Hot-Wax (AbsoluteBlack)

£40

Our top-tier race-performance waxing option. Includes:

  • Full ultrasonic clean
  • Immersive treatment with AbsoluteBlack premium race wax
  • Maximum efficiency & ultra-low friction
  • Longer wax life
  • Perfect for road, cyclocross, and mountain bike racers.

Chain Supply or Send-In Options

Drop it off or ship it to us — we’ll deep clean and hot-wax it.

New Premium Chains (price varies)

We can supply, prepare, and hot-wax new chains from:

  • KMC
  • Shimano
  • SRAM

We’ll deep clean, ultrasonically prepare, and hot-wax the chain so it’s ready to install.

Suggested Add-On

£10

Cassette Deep Clean

Thorough degrease and clean for improved shifting performance.

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