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Rat City Bikes Labor Rates Updated January 2023
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ALL PARTS EXTRA - PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
CLICK FOR NO WORK SITUATIONS
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Work on tandems, recumbents, tall bikes, etc. is subject to increased labor charges.
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No labor quoted over the phone or by email. Labor quotes only valid if bike is inspected by us in person!
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All work is guaranteed for 90 days.We do not work on gasoline powered vehicles or bikes/parts smelling of gas.
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There may be additional charges non-standard equipment.Extremely dirty bikes will be assessed a $25 minimum cleaning fee.
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Any bike left over one month without prior arraignments will be sold for charges or donated to charity.
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We charge $5 per day storage for any bike left past one week of completion of service.
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ALL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES PURCHASED FROM US COME WITH A ONE YEAR WARRANTY (does not include ebikes or tandems)
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Specialty ServicesRepair StandardsWe can fix just about anything!
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Minute TimeDecimal TimeLabor RateNotes:
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Hourly Shop Rate: $130In 1988 the shop rate for most shops was $35 per hour, in 1998 it was $60, in 2010 it was $100
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Shop Minimum 50.08$10
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Repair & Maintenance Analysis/Diagnosis100.17$22When you just want us to tell you what your bike needs. In-person with bike present, only.
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TUNE-UP
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ULTIMATE TUNE-UP (Base Rate, see Tune-Up page for full rates)1803.00$200Click the TUNE-UP link for a complete description, checklist and photos
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BIKE CHECK (aka Minor Tune)350.58$76Example: pre-race/ride inspection with checklist
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KID'S BIKE "TUNE"250.42$54Bearing adjustments & Check-over
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TRIAGE (This is NOT a Tune-Up!)300.50$65Minor adjustments & lubing just to get bike working. A Tune-Up is recommended!
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NEW BIKE BREAK-IN TUNE-UP & CHECK-OVER200.33$43Free with Bike Purchase
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OVERHAUL
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DERAILLEUR BIKE2103.50$350With hand brakes, derailleurs and a freewheel type rear hub
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BMX BIKE (two hand brakes)901.50$195
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BMX BIKE (rear hand brake only)761.27$165
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INTERNAL GEARED BIKE (hand brakes)1803.00$350
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INTERNAL GEARED BIKE (coaster brake)1502.50$325
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COASTER BRAKE BIKE901.50$195Without hand brakes
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OTHER PACKAGES
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DRIVETRAIN CLEAN 761.27$165
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DRIVETRAIN REPLACEMENT601.00$130Install new chain, gears, chainrings and derailleur pulleys
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UPRIGHT CONVERSION (brakes only)601.00$130Examples we have done.
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UPRIGHT CONVERSION (brakes and shifters)901.50$195
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ASSEMBLY *
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New bikes that come with accessories like fenders and racks will have additional labor added to properly install them.
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Trail-A-Bike601.00$130
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Kids Coaster Brake Bike300.50$65Coaster brake ONLY ($15 extra per hand brake)
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Adult Coaster Brake Bike 601.00$130New-in-Box Only! Standard Bike Assembly Labor starts at $175. Due to the wide variation of bicycles extra labor will be added or deleted based on the components of the bike. Click the ASSEMBLY link for the details and prices.
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Internal Gear Bike with Coaster Brake811.35$176
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Internal Gear Bike with 2 Hand Brakes1061.77$230
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Standard Bike (Derailleurs and Hand Brakes)1061.77$230
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E-Bike1502.50$325
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Single Speed or Fixed Gear - with brakes!901.50$195
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Track Bike - no brakes!761.27$165
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BMX - one brake761.27$165
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BMX - two brakes (and Gyro)901.50$195
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Frame Up Assembly 2103.50$455a.k.a. Pro Build hub overhaul, cleaning of used parts & wheel building extra
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Strip to Bare Frame & Reassemble (or Frame Swap)1803.00$390example: paint job, hub overhauls extra
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Disassemble to bare frame 230.38$50
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Assemble Shipped Bike 300.50$65Assumes bike was previously assembled, is in good shape and packed in the industry standard fashion.
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Box for Shipping (cardboard box)601.00$130cardboard box included (it is not recommended to ship helmets in the box)
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Box for Shipping (hardcase)300.50$65We have a hardcase for rent!
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Receive and Store Shipped Bike to Our Shop $10Box Opened only when you arrive.
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* additional labor will apply for Cargo Bikes, Tandems, Recumbents, Adult Trikes, Handcycles, etc.
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RE-ASSEMBLY
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Add $25 to Assembly Price from AboveBike must be relatively new & clean, otherwise do an Overhaul
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BIKE FITTING
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Seat Adjustment 160.27$35
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Body Measurements Only 300.50$65Recommends the size bike for you.
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Consultation460.77$100Includes You and your Bike's Measurements and Recommendations
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Addional Bike Fitting140.23$30Measure a second bike and compare to your measurements.
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Cleat Adjustment460.77$100a.k.a. R.A.D. (uses Fit Kit's Rotational Adjustment Device)
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BRAKES - CABLE OPERATED RIM or DRUM INTERNAL ROUTING ADDS $10.00 PER BRAKE
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Adjust Brake 140.23$30
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Adjust Brake with cable and/or pad replacement 200.33$43
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Deglaze & Clean Drum Brakes200.33$43each
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Adjust BMX Brake230.38$50Rotor (detangler) adds $25
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Adjust Brake with Interupter Levers230.38$50
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Install Single Rim Brake Caliper230.38$50Caliper (sidepull, centerpull, dual pivot), Cantilever, U-Brake or V-Brake
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BRAKES - CABLE ACTUATED MECHANICAL DISC INTERNAL ROUTING ADDS $10.00 PER BRAKE
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Adjust Cable-Actuated Disc Brake 200.33$43
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Above with Cable/Pad/Rotor Installation230.38$50
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Install Cable Actuated Caliper & Rotor300.50$65Brake Lever $5 extra
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Rebuild Cable Actuated Caliper & Adjust (Avid BB7)250.42$54Per Brake, Adjustment Extra
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BRAKES - HYDRAULIC DISC or RIM (labor includes brake fluid) INTERNAL ROUTING ADDS $10.00 PER BRAKE
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Adjust140.23$30
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Bleed Brake230.38$50Per Brake
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Shorten Line & Bleed 300.50$65
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Install New Brake Line (lengthen or replace)350.58$76
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Install Pads180.30$39
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Align Rotor 90.15$20
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Install Rotor90.15$20
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Rebuild Caliper & Bleed Brake450.75$98
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Rebuild Lever & Bleed Brake450.75$98
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Install Single Hydraulic Disc Brake350.58$76Lever, Caliper and Rotor (facing caliper mount & bleeding included)
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Face Caliper Mounting Surfaces (per brake)230.38$50**** Very expensive tool! ****
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BRAKE LEVERS
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Install Mountain Style Brake Levers & Adjust Brakes370.62$80Does NOT include re-taping; half price for single lever.
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Install Road Style Brake Lever & Adjust Brakes460.77$100
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Install Cyclocross Interupter Levers601.00$130
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Install Single Brifter (Shimano STI or Campagnolo Ergopower)370.62$80Includes shifter adjustment & re-taping one side of handlebar.