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BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension Advantages

BikeCo Pro Tune Advantages

Check out this video to learn more about BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension for FOX forks and FOX shocks from Pro-Rider Cody Kelley and BikeCo’s Joe Binatena!

Keep reading for more details on BikeCo’s proprietary FOX suspension tuning.

BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension Advantages

For years we’ve has been providing riders access to the best performing Fox Suspension through our proprietary Pro Tunes designed by BikeCo.com owner Joe Binatena.

BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension is designed to maximize damper performance to your riding specifics. Rear shocks are built chassis specific, we don’t offer a Pro Tune shock for every bike, but do for Ibis, Yeti, Mondraker, Specialized, Santa Cruz, Intense, YT, Giant and more.

BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension Advantages

BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension

There are many aspects to BikeCo.com that separate us from the competition. One cornerstone the competition simply can’t imitate is our BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension. Available on FOX forks and rear shocks these individual tunes narrow the adjustment window from the stock “works for everyone” to a more finite setup based on your size, riding style, bike, terrain, speed and aspirations.

BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension

There are many aspects to BikeCo.com that separate us from the competition. One cornerstone the competition simply can’t imitate is our BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension. Available on FOX forks and rear shocks these individual tunes narrow the adjustment window from the stock “works for everyone” to a more finite setup based on your size, riding style, bike, terrain, speed and aspirations.

Pro Tune Suspension: What’s Changed?

BikeCo Pro Tuned Forks

Well, without giving out all the ingredients to the secrets we can look at some aspects that help BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension outperform the stock setups.

The fork’s upper and lower mechanical fit is improved on Pro Tune Forks. Reducing the slide friction between the stanchions and fork lowers helps minimize sticktion in both compression and rebound for better bump compliance and damper setup.

Proprietary lubes based on rider details provide better internal oiling while accounting for heat generated by ground speeds and terrain.

Another major aspect of BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension is the improved damper bleeds. After many years working on a wide range of suspension with the fastest racers in MTB our team has developed bleed techniques, tools and lube additives. Eliminating air trapped in the dampers as well as off-gas of settling hydraulic fluid takes longer and involves additional tooling – but the results are well worth it!

The last aspect of BikeCo Pro Tuned Forks we’ll get into (like I said, can’t give you all the secrets) is the support from our team. Everyone on-staff rides. All of us are familiar with suspension setup advantages and disadvantages. And we all have access to the suspension tuners if there’s a question over our heads. As your riding advances adjustments to the PSI, rebound, compression and volume spacing will help continue to fine tune the bike. Our team is here to help you better understand all of those adjustments and how they work together.

BikeCo Rear Shock Pro Tunes

Like our fork services BikeCo Rear Shock Pro Tunes utilize proprietary lubes and additive packages. These are designed to improve the shock’s consistency during heat variations.

Also, like Pro Tune Forks, our rear shock damper bleeds are more precise which improves the damper’s consistency. Any air that cavitates a hydraulic system compromises the fluid flow by producing a compressible pocket as well as having different heat properties from the hydraulic fluid – ie – that cool air bubble is going to behave differently mid-way down the hill as it heats up and increases in PSI pushing against the fluid on both sides.

Improving how the compression and rebound dampers behave allow us a wider range of rider setup options in PSI and volume spacing.

Again, FOX makes a great “works for everyone” product, but chances are your bike’s not being ridden by a 145lb who’s tip toe-ing across the trail and a 300lb rider smashing through every bit of chunk they can find. So, if you have the opportunity to fine tune your suspension for your specifics it makes a lot of sense to right?

Our team’s expertise balancing air pressure, volume spacing, compression as well as rebound settings goes a long way in dialing in a bike’s performance.

Things You Won’t Find in Pro Tune Suspension

If you do something well, for any length of time, you’ll see some imitation. Well with the years of expertise you can see how far along their own journey some of the other tuners are. You can also see how far out in the weeds some are!

Highlights of things you won’t see our team do: there was a fork years ago that had basically a fast food straw and some zip ties trying to extend the fluid volume between ports. That one, well, ya. Wow. Another more recent rear shock came in after another tuner worked on it. Upon disassembly there were a handful of bent shims. Rather than designing a shim stack to achieve the goals these were simply “lighter” shims I assume to improve bump compliance. Well, the stack bent and that was that for basically any damping control. But, the shims were oil slick color – so that counts right? No? Ya, I didn’t think so…

What You Feel with Pro Tune Suspension

Alright, you hung in through the description of the non-secret ingredients. But what will you actually feel on trail with Pro Tune Forks and Rear Shocks?

If I tell you you’d have a more plush feel with better support you’d say that’s what every suspension ad for ten years has promised right? Well, BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension has the individualized balance to make that happen.

First, let’s look at something that has created more than a little bit of confusion over the years. The difference between what you and I likely mean when we say “small bump compliance” and what a lot of the engineers in the industry mean.

If you’re like us, when you think of small bump compliance you’re picturing the trail chatter that begins to compress your suspension past the point of sag. Makes sense right? Like the sag point would be your “zero” and the beginning of travel past that would be the “small bumps”?

Most suspension designers disagree. That’s why your last four forks all with “improved small bump compliance” feel similar. Generally they are assigning the “small bump compliance” area of travel to the section between full extension and sag.

The way these designers have marketed improved small bump compliance is by utilizing more aggressive ramp rates through volume or compression settings. So the suspension IS “lighter” until it has to pick your weight up. And then, from there, it’s going to frankly be harsher. Which, is the “more support in the mid-stroke”.

We see it a little different.

When our team is chatting with clients we reference Small Bump Compliance as the area of initial compression past the point of sag. We feel that this is what clients are referring to when they tell us about small bump issues and we agree.

Understanding that riders want support to minimize brake dive as well as to provide additional support in fast corners without creating hand numbing abuse over the small stuff has driven our tune philosophy.

Narrowing the rebound and compression damper’s performance window also gives each click a more finite adjustment window. This makes your suspension more precise and easier to tune to your ideals.

Improving the fork’s upper and lower fitment eliminates a good deal of sticktion allowing riders to run a higher main PSI which improves support while minimizing brake dive. A softer feeling fork at a higher PSI.

Improving the compression circuits also allows more finite tuning with both the hydraulic dampers as well as volume tuning options to change ramp rate. Pro Tune riders tend to find they are able to run more clicks of compression in order to dial in mid and end stroke support without losing suppleness and traction.

Once again coming back to the support from our team – our staff is trained to help you define how tire sidewalls, rim width and volume, rim protection options, tire PSI, brake setup and other attributes will critically effect your suspension’s performance.
Are Pro Tunes only for Racers?

Absolutely not! This is one of the compromises of naming something I suppose. But BikeCo Pro Tune Services might have even more impact for less experienced riders.

That’s because with suspension designed to work in a more finite window as well as having access to our team to help you tune and adjust the tune as your riding improves you can concentrate on riding techniques, reading terrain and worry less about the myriad of adjustments required to dial in your bike.

 

Read more about BikeCo Pro Tunes below!

Pro Tune Design Factors

Pro Tune’s shift performance windows taking into account CHASSIS, RIDER SIZE, EXPERIENCE, DISCIPLINE, TERRAIN, STYLE as well as RIDING GOALS.

Rider Size:

Different size different setups, easy right? Stock suspension is designed for a wide range or riders. Suspension is significantly over compressed for even average size riders “out of the box”.

As a result Pro Tune suspension is an eye opener for lighter riders. Compression controls are shifted to be effective. One click of low speed compression is no longer the equivalent of a lock out!

Experience:

As your riding progresses your suspension needs change. A pro racer will pump hard into a hole in a steep chute to keep the bike at maximum speed, while an advanced rider may pull up or air over it, and a more novice rider may plow into it altogether on the brakes. These all require different tunes and setups.

Discipline:

BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension covers riders from cross country, trail, endure, park to downhill. Each style has unique requirements and cross over points. Ramp rates and compression settings are particularly important. An XC racer may not want to sacrifice a firm lockout while an Enduro racer could utilize a lockout more as a “trail” compression setting.

Terrain:

Type and size of terrain that a rider is comfortable in make a difference in final setup. Riders in flatter terrain appreciate more “pop” in their setup. On the contrary the same level of “pop” maybe disconcerting to a rider blasting chunky chutes as they bounce down trail!

Style:

Are you a basher? Smooth as silk? Somewhere in the middle? Pro Tunes have you covered across the board. Even riders in the same terrain, with similar ground speeds as well as size may have quite varied setups based on style. Personally I have tried to rider smoother as I’ve aged. Even being heavier than our racers I prefer a lighter compression tune since I’m not longer smashing into holes at full speed!

Riding Goals:

Where are you going with your riding? Working hard to improve skillset? Let’s get a tune setup to ensure it takes you where you plan to go. Racing? Improving speed? More confidence? Of course we’ve got you covered.

Pro Tune Advantages Novice Riders

Rider Goals for Tuned MTB and eMTB Suspension

Common Tune Goals CONFIDENCE, PREDICTABILITY, TUNE-ABILITY

Confidence:

Pushing your riding to the next level is always easier when you’re confident in your equipment. Confident riders concentrate on riding technique as well as improved trail vision.

Better small bump compliance, traction, and support from Pro Tune Suspension improve confidence.

Predictability:

Tied in with confidence, the more predictable your suspension is the less you’re concentrated on components and the more you’re trail aware.

Proprietary oil blends as well as personally tuned oil flow rates produce suspension much less susceptible to heat (or cold) temperature saturation or issue.

Tune-Ability:

Pro Tune suspension shifts performance bands to maximize external control availability. Particularly high and low speed compression controls become more useful.

Light rider? BikeCo Pro Tune’s are designed to allow lighter riders to fine tune additional support through compression without creating an overly harsh platform.

Going to the bike park? In this situation add a click or two of low speed compression to support the front end through high speed berms or steeper chutes.

Pro Tune Advantages Experienced Racers

Some Pro Tune Modifications

Some of the modifications for suspension improvement include FITMENT, OIL FLOW / PERFORMANCE and VOLUME SPACING.

Fitment:

Aligning the upper and lower fork legs drastically minimizes sticktion. Less sticktion without a doubt means better small bump compliance.

Oil Flow / Performance:

Pro Tune suspension uses a variety of proprietary oil blends to maximize additive packages depending on use. Rider size, ground speed and aggressiveness are reviewed to determine the best oil package as well as modifications required to adjust the ideal flow rate.

Minimizing the stress on the oil improves its service life expectancy. Less stressed oil is less apt to create performance issues due to temperature.

Volume Spacing:

Changing the characteristics of air spring performance effects ramp rate, travel usage as well as PSI at sag. Different leverage ratio suspensions require different ramp characteristics.

Pro Tune Advantages for Racers

Notable Improvements with BikeCo Pro Tune

What are some of the most notable improvements? Let’s glance at  SMALL BUMP COMPLIANCE, RAMP RATE, HEAT SATURATION and SUPPORT x 2.

Small Bump Compliance:

Better small bump compliance equals improved traction. Most stock dampers are over compressed. Improving the oil flow characteristics, fitment, as well as sag PSI allow maximum traction through small bump compliance.

Critical in cornering, braking and holding lines traction gains are notable from the beginner to expert rider. The difference between the beginner and expert rider’s ground speed means that the setup as well as tune will be different to balance a comfort level on traction and ground speed.

Ramp Rate:

Tuning ramp rate to a particular suspension system’s leverage ratio and rider size allows a more predictable trail feel through the travel.

Using too much or too little travel? In that case along with compression controls ramp rate is available to fine tune air spring progression through volume spacing.

Heat Saturation:

Changes in oil temperature notable effect damper performance. A shock may start a downhill run feeling plush but at the bottom may be so harsh a rider has a hard time holding onto the bars.

Improving the flow for specific riders means BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension doesn’t over stress oil properties. Controlling the oil flow through additive package blends, shim stacks, etc balancing rider size, speed and aggression are critical to Pro Tune performance.

Support:

Pro Tune suspension is designed to maximize small bump compliance without compromising air spring pressure or sag percentage. This provides a more supportive platform, particularly under braking, reducing dive. Modifications to the system also improve low speed compression controls allowing riders to fine tune performance on trail. Dropping into your favorite steep trail? Add a click or two of low speed compression to keep your bike riding taller in the travel. Feel like the bike is a bit low in high speed berms? Same thing. A click or two of compression will help stand the bike up without sacrificing too much small bump compliance.

Support x 2:

To get the most out of your Pro Tune Suspension with BikeCo’s team. Staff will reach out to each rider assessing on trail performance and setup needs. Our expert team will explain the basics of your setup along with common tricks to dial in your bike. A series of phone calls after pickup allows our team to get inside your head on trail to make finite adjustments as required.

Warranty:

Pro Tune Suspension offers disposition re-tunes for 30 days. (example, from time to time we have riders who are much faster than they let on and require a more aggressive tune). We stand behind all suspension service for 90 days.

Ready to go? Have additional questions? Reach out to our staff today by phone, email or chat. Check out other BikeCo Service Rates Here


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4 Common Reasons Your MTB Shock is Losing Air

4 Common Reasons your shock is losing air

You’ll hear this a lot from MTB and eMTB riders: my shock (or fork) is losing air. Every time I check it it’s lower than I left it.

Well there are a few reasons that a functioning shock will show lower PSI.

Are you Pre-Charging your Pump?

The most common is not pre-charging the pump line prior threading the pump on and opening the Schrader valve.

This one is pretty easy to explain – the gauge is located at the end of a volume of hose. If you do not pre-charge that hose to approximately what you have in the shock when you open the Schrader valve to your air spring you increase the volume of the main chamber which will lower the overall PSI.

The smaller the suspension’s main chamber the more dramatic the PSI drop will be.

That’s why it’s a good idea to pre-charge your suspension pump. Thread the pump on until it makes a seal with the shock but hasn’t yet opened the valve.

Charge the pump to approximately what is in the main chamber.

Finish threading the pump onto the fork or shock. It will show a more accurate pressure of the main air spring as it doesn’t have the volume loss as a non-charged pump.

Like I mentioned this is the most common cause for “air loss” in suspension. It is seen in both the fork and rear shock.

Did You Cycle the Shock and Charge the Negative Air Chamber?

Another common cause for lower pressure, particularly in rear shocks, is setting the pressure and not charging the negative air chamber.

This is typically seen when large PSI jumps are made in the shock such as a brand new piece of equipment.

What does it look like? You set the pressure to the suggested PSI. You jump on the bike and go ride. Bike feels soft. You check the air and it’s dropped from the beginning of your pedal.

Unlike most forks, which usually charge the negative air chamber at full extension and thus see less of this, your rear shock most likely has an air divot to charge the negative chamber somewhere a bit into the stroke.

That means it takes a few compressions of the suspension to engage the negative air chamber. And once the piston allows the negative air chamber to fill it effectively drops the volume of the main chamber. Then when the shock extends and you check the PSI it will be lower.

It is a good practice to give a rear shock a few bounces during setup, especially when large PSI changes are made to ensure that the negative air chamber has charged and the shock will have the support you expect.

Does it Need Seals? Or Just Had Seals Installed?

It is actually more rare for a shock to be truly bleeding off PSI than for one of the above two to be the culprit on new suspension.

As the suspension ages seals may degrade and can be the cause of air loss. Suspension manufacturers have suggested service intervals based on hours of operation, but if your more aggressive on your equipment, such as a racer, you may find that shortening the service window keeps your bike running smoothly.

Some common causes of premature seal wear include dirt ingress, which is why it is so important to keep your stanchions as clean as you can before each ride. The less dirt the suspension pulls into the seals the less abuse on the seals, shafts, etc is incurred.

Occasionally a recently serviced fork or shock may ‘roll’ a seal or have been nicked during installation. Typically you’ll find this out when you’re setting back up for your ride or on your first ride. This is very rare on a professional level as the quality control of parts and service techniques eliminates the chance for most of this. But, there’s typically a handful of small to medium seals which make create an air-tight chamber and if one of them isn’t working you might have a slow leak.

Dirty or loose Schrader valves can cause air loss, although most shocks have a decently sealed cap these days.

Extreme temperature or altitude changes will effect your PSI and should be accommodated for. Check your sag before your chair lift day at altitude!

A less common cause, but it is out there: chemical degradation. Seal materials are susceptible to being attacked by other chemicals – so be aware of what comes in contact with your suspension.

A typical way to test for faulty seals is to set the shock at a test pressure, say 100psi, and allow it to sit overnight. Pre-charge a pump and check the pressure. A notable drop, ie more than might be expected from the pump increasing the main chamber volume, is likely worth an additional look.

Another test, although I must disclaim this one a bit, is to submerge the shock and watch for bubbles. I try to avoid this option as much as possible personally as I find it has to be a pretty decent leak for me it to be losing air visibly and can tend to be detected using the overnight pressure test. If it is leaking and pulls water in you’re going to have remove the water and any contaminated oil or grease since you don’t want water diluting or boiling in your suspension’s air chamber.

Very Rare PSI Loss Causes

The least common cause of air loss would be a crack or micro-crack in a casting. This can be a hard one to determine, particularly as it may require the shock to cycle and load up before the pressure rises enough to “open” the crack and vent air pressure.

Occasionally seals will have a similar end of service life where the air loss is occurring as the PSI increases, but, it’s fairly uncommon.

 

In conclusion, most of the air loss attributed to new or newly serviced product can be traced back to the pump increasing the volume, and thus lowering the pressure or in the case of rear shocks the negative air chamber charging.

If you’re using good practices with your setup and still noting air loss the next step is most likely to do a seal service, especially if the shock is near the service window or if its’ been used in extreme conditions.

If the new seals aren’t helping it’s probably worth digging a little deeper and possibly using a professional resource to help you locate the issue.

Local or ride in the South Orange County area? Come by and have our team service or tune your suspension. We are located at 21098 Bake Parkway #112 in Lake Forest near the corner of Bake and Trabuco.

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Pro Tune Suspension for Specialized

BikeCo Pro Tune Specialized Enduro or Stumpjumper

Updated 2/22/24! Hear what Specialized Pro Cody Kelley has to say about his experiences riding BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension with BikeCo owner Joe Binatena over the last several years.

Keep reading for more details on BikeCo’s proprietary FOX suspension tuning.

Pro Tune Suspension for Specialized Enduro & Stumpjumper

Specialized Enduro Pro Tune Suspension

We are excited to offer BikeCo Pro Tunes for the Specialized Enduro & Stumpjumpers equipped with FOX suspension. Pro Tune Suspension for Specialized bikes will take your bike’s performance to the next level.

After extensive testing our range of Specialized Pro Tunes will narrow the FOX performance window to your riding specifics. Depending on your size, riding style, terrain and ground speeds our team will create a profile to fine tune your FOX shock.

With proprietary lubes, custom design shim profiles and our unique (very thorough) bleeds your Enduro or Stumpjumper rear shock will have improved small bump compliance, heat resistance, bottom out and support. Each click of rebound and compression will be a more finite adjustment allowing more precise setup whether you’re riding your local loop, an epic trip or a weekend’s race.

BikeCo Pro Tunes bring out the ultimate performance across a growing range of brands. Specialized is the latest addition to suspension designs such as VPP, DW, Switch Infinity and more. With each design our tunes are modified dependent on leverage ratios, bike lengths, chainstay lengths and stock shock designs.

With so many controls on modern shocks it’s easy to be confused when working to improve a single aspect. Pro Tune clients have access to our team to help with initial setup as well as advice for changes to your suspension as your riding develops.

Compression, rebound, volume spacing and PSI balance compliance, support and feel. Why not have access to Joe Binatena and our team of suspension tuners to dial in your bike?

Pro Tune Specialized Enduro and Stumpjumper

Common Issues for Stock Suspension

Stock shocks have to work for a wide range of riders. Weight, aggression and ground speed variations mean stock suspension is asked to be something for everything. There are a handful of typical issues BikeCo Pro Tunes address.

Compliance. Lighter riders often find bikes over compressed with poor small bump compliance. These are similiar issues for riders on the slower or medium ground speed ranges as the bike doesn’t build up the necessary momentum to really activate the dampers.

Support. Tied to issues with compliance for many riders. In order to improve compliance it’s common to run a lower PSI. However this increases your sag percentage which decreases support, top out and ramp rate.

Heat Resistance. Our proprietary lubes are designed maximize the balance between heat resistance and fluid flow dependent on ground speed and rider weight. Our bleed quality reduces air ingress to the oil which provides better performance with less variation between the beginning of your descent and the end.

Specialized Pro Tunes

Pro Tune Suspension for Specialized

Your Specialized Enduro or Stumpjumper’s performance can be taken to a whole other level with BikeCo Pro Tunes. Dialing in the rear shock, fork as well as cockpit and wheels are common upgrades for Specialized riders here at BikeCo.com.

Understanding your Specialized Enduro or Stumpjumper’s setup will increase your riding enjoyment and improve your learning curve. With our Pro Tunes and follow up services we will help take your Specialized from “pretty good” to “oh man, this is dialed!”

Ready to take your Enduro or Stumpjumper to the next level? Reach out to our team to start the process today:

Pro Tune Input

Want to learn more about how BikeCo Pro Tunes benefit riders from Novices to Racers? You know what, before we get you that link let’s touch on something:

We named this service Pro Tune Suspension, but an argument could be made that the earlier you are in your riding journey the MORE that Pro Tuned suspension will help. Why learn or master skills to compensate for poorly setup or poor handling suspension when you could have your bike dialed in by the experts and work to learn proper skills and techniques?

Learn more about the benefits across the board on Pro Tune Suspension here.


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BikeCo Service Evaluation

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BikeCo Service Evaluation

When you bring your bike in for service BikeCo’s staff will go through your bike front to back. This pre-service evaluation provides an overview of basic maintenance your bike requires.

Do you have addition concerns or hard to diagnose issues? No problem. Let our team know and they will note your issues for our mechanics.

 

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BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services

Full and Partial Fork Services by BikeCo.com

BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services

For the best performance it is important to properly service MTB suspension. BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services provide 3 options to keep suspension riding at its best.

Partial Fork Service from $40, Full Fork Service Level A from $125 and Full Fork Service Level B from $175.

 

These services maintain both standard and Pro Tune forks. Running a stock fork? Learn more about advantages of BikeCo Pro Tunes here.

Service interval recommendations are based upon mileage, riding conditions, riding style as well as preference.

BikeCo’s staff will help you define which service is best for your needs at time of drop off (for local clients) or over the phone for suspension shipped in. Continue reading BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services

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Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com

Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com

Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo Joe Binatena

Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com

Improve trail tracking and performance with Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com.

It’s possible to calculate the performance of your mountain bike wheels. To start look at the sum of the major parts. Hubs, Spokes, Rims. Then factor in the builder’s skill in assembly as well as tuning. Yes, wheel tuning is a thing – more on that later. Continue reading Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com

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BikeCo Frame Prep

BikeCo Frame Prep on Ibis

Tracy Ibis Build HD4 rectangle

BikeCo Frame Prep

Build integrity for your new mountain bike starts before you hang any bits on the frame. In fact, for the ultimate performance and longevity BikeCo developed specific MTB Frame Prep procedures.

Pivots, Bearings, Axles, , Hangers, Bottom Brackets and Headsets are addressed in BikeCo’s MTB Frame Prep services. BikeCo Frame Prep services ensure maximum service life, ultimate trail personality as well as quiet performance for your mountain bike.

Like the BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension originally Frame Prep service was only available for race bikes. Over the years BikeCo’s team developed mtb frame prep procedures to address issues that average riders encounter.

We stand behind our Frame Prep service for 1 year. Should your frame develop noise or issues from components associated with Frame Prep BikeCo will take care of you. Continue reading BikeCo Frame Prep

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BikeCo Service Rates

BikeCo Service Rates Online

The Bike Company Service Rates

The Bike Company offers a complete service lineup for MTB, eMTB, Road, Hybrids and some electric bicycles.
Bikes need to be dropped off at the shop to be scheduled for service.

The Bike Company
21098 Bake Parkway #112
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949.470.1099


BikeCo Stands Behind Our Service!

Typically, BikeCo matches manufacturer service warranty periods. Ask for more details as needed.

BikeCo.com warranties All Service for at least 30 days.
Suspension Rebuilds warrantied for 90 days.
BikeCo Frame Prep is warrantied for 1 year.

Questions on a recent service?
No problem, give our team a buzz and they will dial you in.


Scroll through for more details and BikeCo Labor Rates.
*labor rates subject to change – page updated as often as possible

BikeCo Standard Labor Rates

Non-standard labor, parts, etc are not included in pricing below. If you have questions on specifics or “outside-the-box” labor needs feel free to come by the shop or call.

BikeCo Tune Ups:

MTB Tune Up: $100-120
eMTB Tune Up: $100-120*
BikeCo Tune Ups include: adjusting bottom bracket / cranks, brakes, headset, shifting, a bolt check and spot wheel true.

Common Add Ons to BikeCo Tune Ups:

Labor to Install New Drivetrain (Cassette, Chain Ring & Chain): $55 with Tune Up
Labor to install new Cable & Housing: $30 with Tune Up

*eMTB Tune-Up Note: add $50 if the service requires motor removal


Bike Builds

Pro MTB Bike Build: $250-350 (client provides a majority of loose parts for a custom build)
Box Bike Build: $175-250 (client provides a stock box bike for assembly)
Box eBike Build: $175-250 (client provides a stock box ebike for assembly)
Shipped bike re-assembly: $85-125 (pre-authorization of $100 required to book service)
Shipped ebike re-assembly: $125-150
Single Speed New or Used Build: By Quote
Multispeed Used Bike Build: By Quote

Pack Bike for Shipping

Bike Pack for Shipping: $90.00 + $35.00 for box (client provides shipping label)
eBike Pack for Shipping: $140.00 + $35.00 for box (client provides shipping label)


Frame Prep / Frame Services

1 year warranty. Designed to minimize noise and wear between frame pivots, linkage, etc.
Standard Frame Prep, Bare Frame: $100 *complimentary with frame or complete purchase
Standard Frame Prep, Assembled Bike: $150-175

Race Frame Prep (more aggressive fixatives and techniques): $175-200

More details on BikeCo Frame Prep Here

Install Suspension Bearing Kit: $120 – for Yeti, Ibis, Mondraker, Santa Cruz, YT, inquire about other brands
Install Bearing Kit eMTB: $150-200

Chase / Face Frame Services

Bottom Bracket Chase / Facing, Bare Frame: $65
Bottom Bracket Chase / Facing, Used Frame: $95
Headset Chase / Facing, Bare Frame: $65
Headset Chase / Facing, Used Frame:$95

Headset Installation

Headset Install, New Frame: $30
Headset Install, Used Frame: $40

Bottom Bracket Installation

Bottom Bracket, New Frame: $20 pressfit or threaded
Bottom Bracket, Used Frame: $40 pressfit or threaded

Frame Protection

Tailored RideWrap Install, New Frame: $300 new, never ridden or assembled frame
Tailored RideWrap Install, Used Bike: $500-$550 used, ridden, assembled frame

Covered RideWrap Install, New Frame: $150 new, never ridden or assembled frame
Covered RideWrap Install, Used Bike: $180 used, ridden, assembled frame

 


Fork Services & Rebuilds

BikeCo offers a 90 day warranty on suspension service
Fork Service LVL 1: $45 + parts Bath Oil & Wiper Seal Change
Fork Service LVL 2: $90 + parts Bath Oil, Damper Oil Change/Bleed & Wiper Seal Change
Fork Service LVL 3: $200 + parts Damper Rebuild/Bleed, Air Spring Rebuild, Bath Oil & Wiper Seal Change

Fork Service Detail Options Here

*Fox fork pricing, part pricing may vary for other makes

Learn more about BikeCo Pro Tune Advantages Here

Fox Suspension BikeCo Pro Tune
FOX Fit4: $225 or $180 if fork was purchased within 6 months from BikeCo
FOX RC2: $300 or $225 if fork was purchased within 6 months from BikeCo
FOX 40: $350 or $270 if fork was purchased within 6 months from BikeCo

Services involving Forks

Air Shaft Swap: $45
Install Fork: $40 + parts as required does not include suspension setup
Cut Steer Tube: $15 (bare fork marked by client for cut)
Install Star Nut: $25 + star nut
Fork Bushing Install: $80 + parts *requires mechanic approval for service
Suspension Setup: $65 (front and rear setup and review with client)
Fork Brake Mount Facing: $45

Rear Suspension Service & Rebuild

BikeCo offers a 90 day warranty on suspension service. We do not service Rock Shox dampers.
BikeCo Pro Tune (Fox Shocks): $190 or $160 if shock was purchased within 6 months from BikeCo

DHX2 & Float X2 Service: $175 includes seals
DPX2 & Float X Service: $175 includes seals
DPS Service: $175 includes seals
DPX2 / DPS Air Can Service: $54 + parts

Shock Bushing Install: $15 install F&R shock mounting hardware on bare shock
Shock Bushing Removal/Install: $25 remove & install F&R shock mounting hardware on bare shock

Install Rear Shock: $25


Bottom Bracket Adjust / Service

Standard BB Adjust: $20
Standard Overhaul or Replace: $40

Crankset / Chainguide Service

Install Cranks: $40
Install Chainrings: $25
Chainguide Install, most: $35

Drivetrain

Labor for Drivetrain Replacement: $80 (or $55 with TuneUp)* Chainring, cassette, chain & shifting adjustment.

Full Drivetrain Install: $95* install new shifter, rear derailleur, cassette, chain and chain ring.
*new cable & housing required

Derailleur & Shifters

Rear Derailleur/Shifter Adjust: $20 adjust – $50 if new housing required (plus cable & housing)

SRAM AXS Kit Install: $55 replace mechanical shifter & rear derailleur

Derailleur Hanger Alignment: $10-25 additional to rear derailleur adjustment

Install Cable & Housing: $35 + parts per line
eMTB Cable & Housing: $60 + parts* per line
*may be more if requires motor removal, etc

Cassette Removal / Installation

Cassette Install, wheel off bike: $10
Cassette Install, wheel on bike: $25

Chain

Install Chain: $15

Brakes (per line)

Hydraulic Brake Service LVL 1: $25 bubble bleed, caliper service / pad install
Hydraulic Brake Service LVL 2: $40 hydraulic flush/bleed, caliper service / pad install

Hope Hydraulic Rebuild: $130 + parts master cylinder & caliper rebuild
Install Hydraulic Brakes MTB: $50
Install rear brake eMTB: $100

Hubs

We offer adjustments, bearing replacement and rebuild services on a wide range of MTB and eMTB hubs.

Chris King Hub Service

Front Hub Service: $30
Rear Hub Service: $55
Hub Bearing Replacement Rear: $80 + parts
Standard Front Hub Adjustment: $20
Standard Rear Hub Adjustment: $30-50
Standard Front Hub Overhaul: $30
Standard Rear Hub Overhaul: $50

King Rear Hub Additional Service

Freewheel Adjustment: $30
Cassette Cartridge Bearing Overhaul: $45
Cassette Cartridge Bearing Adjustment: By Quote

Stem & Handlebars

Handlebar Grip Installation: $6

Install OneUp EDC Standard: $30

Install OneUp EDC Lite: $10

Install OneUp EDC Threadless: $30 *not compatible with FOX 38 forks
Install MTB Handlebars: $30
Cut Handlebars: $15
Install Stem: $20
Tape Road Bars: $35

Saddle & Seatpost

Cable Actuated Dropper Post Install: $30 *cable & housing required
Reverb AXS Post Install: $15
Rigid Post & Saddle Install: $15
Cartridge Style Adjustable Post Service: $65 *PNW, OneUp
Reverb AXS Service: $130
Remove Post Frozen in Frame: $40-80 + *requires mechanic review and pre-auth

Wheels (per wheel)

Simple True, Alloy: $35
Spoke Replacement, standard alloy wheel: $50 + $2 labor per spoke replaced *new rim tape, spokes & nipples required
ENVE Wheel True: $60 * plus new rim tape if model requires
ENVE Spoke Replacement: $75 + $2 labor per spoke replaced *new rim tape, spokes & nipples required
Alloy Wheel Build: $90 + parts
Carbon Wheel Build: $120 + parts
Rim Tape: $15 labor *plus cost of tape

Tires & Tubes (per tire)

Install Tubeless Tire: $20 * plus sealant
Install Tubeless Tire with Rim Protection: $35 * plus sealant
Refresh Tubeless Fluid: $15 + sealant
Install Cush Core: $20
Replace Tube: $15

Pedals

Cartridge Bearing Adjustment: $15 per pedal
Cartridge Bearing Replacement: $50 per pair
Clipless Tension Adjustment: $15 per pair
Install Cleats: $20 per pair

Misc Services

Mastic Tape Frame Chainstay: $30
Creak Diagnosis / Stripped / Frozen Bolt Removal: $20-50 $50 pre-auth required
Bike Wash – Basic: $30-45
Bike Wash – Extreme: $40-60 ie road bike drivetrain covered in sludge, MTB covered in mud

eBike Specific

eBike with hub motor Wheel True: $70
eBikewith hub motor Tube Replace: $50

*Service Rates are subject to change. Every attempt is made to ensure pricing is accurate online. Last update: 1/5/2023

 

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