At On Your Left we provide the best maintenance possible whether it be suspension fork overhauls, wheel building, or a simple tune up. We do it all and work on your bike as if it were our own. Please feel free to bring your bike by for an estimate, as each bike has different needs.
Tune Up:
-wipe down frame/fork and inspect frame, fork, and wheels for any cracks
-inspect and measure drivetrain wear; chain, cassette, chainring(s)
-lubricate chain
-inspect and measure brake wear; brake tracks, brake pads
-torque all bolts to spec; stem, controls, seat post, cranks, derailleurs, axles and brakes
-adjust front and rear derailleurs
-lubricate pivot points of derailleurs
-adjust front and rear brakes
-adjust headset
-test ride bike to ensure functionality and safety
Tune Up w/ Wheel Truing:
-wipe down frame/fork and inspect frame, fork, and wheels for any cracks
-inspect and measure drivetrain wear; chain, cassette, chainring(s)
-lubricate chain
-inspect and measure brake wear; brake tracks, brake pads
-torque all bolts to spec; stem, controls, seat post, cranks, derailleurs, axles and brakes
-adjust front and rear derailleurs
-lubricate pivot points of derailleurs
-adjust front and rear brakes
-adjust headset
-straighten/tension wheels for true
-adjust hubs
-adjust bottom bracket
-test ride bike to ensure functionality and safety
Wheel Building:
-confirm matching spoke hole count between rim and hub
-measure rim ERD
-measure hub center to flange per side
-measure hub flange diameter per side
-measure hub spoke hole diameter
-confirm cross pattern
-calculate spoke lengths
-custom cut and thread spoke lengths as needed
-prep spoke threads and spoke nipples
-lace hub to rim one flange side at a time
-bring wheel up to low working tension
-alternate between radial and lateral true with frequent de-stressing of spokes
-confirm dish
-bring up to final tension while ensuring radial/lateral true and dish remain the same
Bike Fitting: