Marlow Cycles 

At Marlow Cycles this is what we'll do to your bike...

• Fit bike in stand.

• Check frame and forks for damage and alignment.

• Check tyres for cracks and any other signs of perishing & Inflate to correct pressures.

• Lubricate all points, assess any major wear and damaged or seized components or accessories.

• Check wheels & Bearings.

• Check headset and bottom bracket for play and smooth running.

• Check gears and brakes.

• Any other specific requests.

• Remove chain (if necessary).

• Remove any damaged/worn/seized cables and brake pads.

• Remove wheels.

• Remove any other worn/damaged/to-be-replaced components.

• Remove any worn/damaged/to-be-replaced contact points - saddle, pedals, grips, handlebar tape etc.

Cleaning process :Once we know that nothing else is coming off the bike, we clean the frame, components and wheels. This is essential for the smooth running of your bike. We always clean by hand, using a biodegradable citrus degreaser, and no water. We will also remove any rust spots, paint marks and scratches where possible.

Rebuild:

• Replace tubes, tyres and/or wheels (as necessary).

• Adjust/overhaul hubs, replace axles/skewers and any broken/damaged spokes (as necessary).

• True wheels.

• Adjust/overhaul/replace headset and/or bottom bracket (as necessary).

• Fit any new major components.

• Refit any removed components.

• Fit any new cables or brake blocks.

• Refit wheels.

• Refit/replace and measure chain if removed.

• Replace pedals, saddle, grips, handlebar tape (as necessary/requested).

• Check/secure/replace any extra fittings, racks, mudguards etc.

• Fit any requested lights/accessories/extras.

• Anything else required.

Fine Tune:

• Check/reposition/secure handlebars, stem, headset, seat post, saddle.

• Check/adjust/tune operation of gears – this includes setting the range, alignment and position of the derailleurs and adjusting the position of the rear derailleur hanger if necessary.

• Check/adjust/tune brakes – this includes repositioning and ‘toeing in’ of the brake pads to reduce/eradicate squeal.

• Road test.

• Adjust height and angle of saddle and handlebars on delivery if required.

We regret that  space restrictions make it impossible for us to store customer bikes awaiting parts beyond a week , a charge of £3 per day will be added after non collections after 7 days - bikes will be sold after 1 month if not collected to recover costs