Hey all. So I bought a used Santa Cruz Superlight last year. Really like the bike overall. But, I'm thinking that it needs a good tune up. I've cleaned all the drive train as much as I can. But I was thinking that doing a brake bleed, changing out the pads, maybe changing the cassette and the fork needs some attention. Anyway, looking at a bleed kit to do this myself and other items....looks like I can get all I need for less than $150.
This would give me a chance to really learn my bike so that in the future (when I buy a better bike) I'll have some experience to draw on. You know, lean on something that is not expensive. Also, there is not a local shop that I trust. I would need to take a 4 hour round trip to the closest bike shop that would be reputable.
BUT, I don't want to throw away money if this job really is over my head. (Looking at videos on YouTube, seems like it is pretty straight forward, but you know the pros make it look easy). It might be nice to have it done right so I know what the standard is, and maybe start building a relationship with a bike shop for when the new bike day comes.
So, how much would the service be on a bike tune up be or is what I'm taking about way more than a "tune up"? Which is the better option? Thanks.
This would give me a chance to really learn my bike so that in the future (when I buy a better bike) I'll have some experience to draw on. You know, lean on something that is not expensive. Also, there is not a local shop that I trust. I would need to take a 4 hour round trip to the closest bike shop that would be reputable.
BUT, I don't want to throw away money if this job really is over my head. (Looking at videos on YouTube, seems like it is pretty straight forward, but you know the pros make it look easy). It might be nice to have it done right so I know what the standard is, and maybe start building a relationship with a bike shop for when the new bike day comes.
So, how much would the service be on a bike tune up be or is what I'm taking about way more than a "tune up"? Which is the better option? Thanks.