It is our ambition to maintain the best equipped and staffed bicycle workshop in Dublin
In January 2008 The management took a good hard look at the workings and procedures in our workshop. We decided a revamp and overhaul was required.
Since then we have introduced new procedures and training to the staff.
For example we have our 3 levels of service: Standard Service, Service + Clean, Service + Clean + Grease
- Standard Service
- Check conditions of frame and fork (MTB suspension bikes: check suspension for wear on bushings)
- Check condition of rims
- Check spoke tension of wheels
- True front and rear wheels if required
- check adjustment of front and rear cones in the wheels
- Check conditions of tyres
- Inflate tyres to correct pressure
- Check condition of cassette/freewheel block and Crankset
- Check chain wear, degrease and oil chain
- Check condition of gear wires and oil them
- Check and adjust front and rear derailleur
- Check condition of brake wires and oil them
- Check condition and alignment of brake blocks
- Check disc brake pads for wear & disc rotors if straight
- Check tightness of seat clamp bolt
- Check condition of Bottom Bracket
- Check torque on Bottom Bracket/Cranks Bolts
- Check headset
- Check tension on all Bolts (stem, brake & gear levers) with Torque wrench
- Check security of handlebar grips
- Check that all accessories are fitted correctly/ adjust if necessary
- Service + Clean Includes all procedures mentioned in Standard Service + Cleaning the bike:
- Apply cleaning agent to bike
- Power hose (avoid grease points)
- Wipe down the bike and dry off
- Polish frame
- Service + Clean + Grease Includes all procedures mentioned in Service + Clean + Grease:
- Grease seat pin (use carbon paste)
- Grease headset cups + bearing case
- Remove Bottom Bracket and grease threads
- Remove wheel axles and grease bearings if necessary
- Tighten chainset bolts and grease where necessary
- Replace and oil all innner cables
- Replace handlebar tape (road bike)
- Check handlebars for damage
- Bike is examined and assessed at the workshop -estimate for repairs is given.
- Upon commencement of repair the mechanic will again review the repair and call the customer if any issues come up.
- When the mechanic completes the repair and fills out all reports he will text the customer to inform him/her that repair is complete.
- Upon collection the mechanic will review the repair and cost with customer.
- A full report of what has been done and a breakdown of charges is given to the customer.
- We keep a record of all repairs in our computer system for future reference.
- Highly trained and experience staff.
- Professional Bicycle Workshop
- Fully equipped with proper work stands and latest tools
- Accredited Shimano Service centre
- Accredited Campagnolo Pro Shop
- Plenty of Good storage space to ensure your bike is handled with care.
- Feedback if unhappy email feedback@cyclesuperstore.ie or phone Brian (Workshop Manager) at 014632270 ex 203
The Workshop team so far:
Full timers are Damian, Stephen Lawlor, and we also have in our shop Justin Walsh and John Donnelly both very experienced bike mechanics.
Anything we can do to help. Just ask we'll try our best!
For detailed information about booking repairs please call us on 01 4632270 ext 203
Please note:
It normally takes 1 to 2 days to turn a round a repair.We do not carry out repairs on a Sunday but we will of course take your bike in. For first service on any new bike after 4-6 weeks which is free of charge please allow at least one day.
