ULTIMATE TUNE-UP*
(Your Bike Never Worked So Well!)
Mechanic's Detailed Checklist
General Notes
Lubricate ALL threads! (oil threads M5 and less, grease threads M6 and larger)
Loctite rack & fender bolts and others as necessary.
Replace lower rack bolts that have 3mm or screwdriver head with 4mm allen or 8mm standard bolts
Make sure bars are level and brake levers are at -30 degrees to -45 degrees
Install a fork mounted reflector bracket or "Safety Bolt" on bikes with cantilevers!
Always mark customer's seat post and stem position
Torque to specifications & lube threads as you work:
Procedure:
1. READ WORK ORDER!
All Parts Extra
No Extra Labor Charged for Replacement of:
All Work is Guaranteed for 90 Days.
There may be additional labor for:
Photo Essay of the ABR Ultimate Tune-Up (click thumbs for bigger image)
2. Do a Quick 10 Point Check:
Visual Inspection of Frame & Components for Damage
Check Hubs for Play
Check Wheel Trueness
Check for Tire Damage
Check Brakes (squeeze levers hard to see if the cable slips)
Check Headset for play
Check BB for play
Sight Derailleur Hanger Alignment
Shift Thru Gears (verify shifter clicks match number of cogs)
Check Chain Length
3. Inspect Frame for Cracks or Damage
4. True Wheels (normally do on the bike)
5. Remove and Grease Seatpost, Seat Clamp Bolt, and Seatpost Binder Bolt (Verify post is correct diameter, and not above minimum insertion line)
6. Remove, Clean & Lubricate Pedals (If basic flush with oil, if clipless purge with grease)
7. Remove and Clean Wheels (Rims Spokes & Hubs) in Parts Washer
8. Remove and Clean Right Crank w/ Chainrings and Cassette / Freewheel in Parts Washer
9. Remove & Clean Chain in Parts Washer (Re-Check Length and Wear)
10. Lube Chain
11. Add Grease to Hubs and Adjust Bearings (verify hub over-locknut dimension matches frame dropout spacing)
12. Inflate Tires (install valve caps - no charge)
13. Install Spoke Protector
14. Oil Freewheel Body (does not apply to cassette hubs)
15. Oil Quick Release Levers and Install Skewers with Grease
16. Clean and Inspect Frame and Components Thoroughly
17. Align Frame Dropouts
18. Adjust Bottom Bracket (check Shimano cartridge type for proper torque)
19. Remove and Grease Stem Bolt & Wedge
20. Oil & Tighten Rear Derailleur Pulleys
21. Tighten All Accessory Nuts & Bolts
22. Resurface Brake Pads (use a file) if Disc Brakes: Clean, Inspect and Align Rotors. (measure and note thickness) Here's how.
23. Lubricate All Pivots on Brakes, Derailleurs, Levers & Pedals (use Dri-Slide a.k.a. Bike-Aid)
24. Check Cable Housing and Cut to Ideal Length if needed
(cross derailleur cable if possible)
(replace non-lined housing with Teflon lined)
25. Lubricate All Cables (use Bike-Aid, NOT grease)
26. Align Rear Derailleur Hanger if neccessary - no extra charge
27. Adjust Derailleurs
28. Adjust Brakes (set cantilever springs in center hole on brake boss) (install 2 donuts on rear brake cable)
29. Adjust Headset (replace any BB style lockring with spacers, tighten stem bolt first!)
30. Put a yellow ABR sticker on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket, and a RideYourBike.com protector on right chainstay (clean areas with alcohol first)
31. Clean and Align Reflectors: If there is an incomplete set, then complete it. If bike has no reflectors, then leave them off.
32. Test Ride
Chain, Cables, Rear Cogs, Pedals, Seat, Seat Post, Brake Arches or Brake Pads.
Extra dirty bikes ($15 to $20)
Non-standard equipment may add labor cost (mechanic's judgement)
Replacing an older Gripshift cable ($5)
Overhauling derailleur pulleys ($10)
Mafac Racer Brakes ($10 each)
Bleeding Hydrualic Brakes ($20) per wheel
Clean & Lube S&S Couplings with Dupont Teflon special grease ($15 per coupling)
