We recommend servicing your bike regularly to keep it in top condition for years of trouble free enjoyment.
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Pit-stop speed. Drop off in the morning and pickup in the afternoon.
You should pump the tires as needed. Lube the chain when it starts to run more loudly or feels dry to the touch. Keep the drivetrain clean. Let a bike mechanic inspect it periodically, and address any problems that may arise in the meantime.
In general, your bike should have some level of service once a year. Of course, what level of service it needs depends on how much you're riding it.
Depending on the quality and condition of the bike, and without interruption, it takes an hour and a half to two hours to do a general service. How long you need to leave your bike with us for a service depends on what's being done to it and what time of year it is. We try to provide the fastest possible trunaround for our customers, so if you book ahead we offer a same day service/pickup.
Look on the side of the tire to determine how much air to put in your tires. It will always tell you. Go ahead and put in the maximum amount listed (assuming your tires are in good condition). Mountain bikes usually take 65psi, hybrids 75psi, and road bikes 100psi.
How often you need to pump your tires depends on the size of the tire and how much pressure is required. High pressure road bike tires should be pumped up at least once a week, hybrid tires every two weeks, and mountain bike tires at least every two to three weeks.
Air naturally seeps out of tires. Since bike tires don't hold much air, and given that it is under very high pressure, it doesn't take long to loose enough air to make the tires soft.