Bike Repair / Ski and Board Tuning Overview
We offer full-service bike tuning and repairs at reasonable rates from spring to fall. The Outdoor Centre bike technician team has over 35 years of service experience. With knowledge in a wide range of bikes and services, we'll get you and your bike rolling smoothly again in no time.
During the winter season, we have a full-service in-house ski & board tech shop that allows our technicians to do full tune-ups, base grind, side edges and waxing at Calgary’s best prices. All our tuning equipment is provided by Wintersteiger Sports from Germany.
Bike Repair Services
Regular maintenance prolongs the life of your bicycle and prevents costly repairs. Our full-service bike repair shop has a wide range of parts and accessories available to the public.
Comprehensive Tune-Up - $145 (parts extra)
- Remove chain, cassette, crankset and chainring(s) and clean thoroughly
- Clean and inspect frame
- Check hanger alignment
- Assess and adjust hubs
- Assess bottom bracket, torque to frame
- True wheels (lateral/radial, dish)
- True disc brake rotors
- Remove brake pads, de-glaze surfaces
- Adjust brake calipers (bleeds extra)
- Adjust derailleur limits and shifter cables
- Lubricate drivetrain and all pivoting points
- Check and adjust headset bearings, stem
- Tighten/check all fasteners
- Inflate Tires
- Test ride
Includes any part installations at no extra charge (example: cables, brake pads, bar tape, drivetrain)
Basic Tune Up - $85 (parts extra)
Includes everything in our Comprehensive Tune-Up, EXCEPT
- Chain, cassette, crankset and chainring(s) are not removed from the bike during the tune-up process.
- Part installations cost extra.
Not sure what you need? Our technicians will assist in choosing the work most suited to your bike.
Itemized Repairs
- Flat tire repair - $15 plus new tube
- Derailleur adjustment (front and rear) - $30
- Brake adjustment (front and rear) - $30
- Brake bleed (hydraulic, per brake) - $30 (with tune up / $40 without tune up)
- Hub overhaul - $25 - $35
- Bottom bracket service - $30-50
- Wheel truing - $20 - $25 per wheel
Ski Tuning
Regular maintenance prolongs the life of your equipment and prevents costly repairs. Drop off your snowboards or downhill, backcountry, telemark and cross-country skis with one of our qualified technicians.
Standard Tune - $40
- Edge sharpen
- Base grind / polish
- Hand wax
*For skis and boards WITHOUT base damage. Turnaround time subject to workload, but typically less than 48 hours.
Full Tune - $60
- All items in Standard Tune
- P-tex (minor base repairs)
- Base structure added (stone grind)
*For skis and boards with minor base damage. Turnaround time subject to workload, but typically less than 48 hours.
Itemized Repairs
- Edge sharpen - $20
- Base grind / polish - $20
- Hand wax - $20
- Delamination repair - $30
- Base patch / edge repair - by estimate
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