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Basic Bike Service

Our Promise

​Our bicycle service department guarantees the work we do and pledges to meet your expectations.  If you are ever not completely satisfied with our work, please let us know and we will make things right. 

    Book a service appointment

    No appointment needed to fix a flat.  Just come in and we will get you rolling again as soon as possible.  

    If you need a tune up or other repair, we provide free estimates so bring your bike in, or fill out the form on the right and we will contact you to set a time that is convenient for you.  
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Service Packages

Quick Tune Up
Complete Tune Up
Ebike Tune Up
45*
80*
120*
Quick Tune Up
Complete Tune Up
Ebike Tune Up
Get a bike already in good shape prepared for the next ride  Good for single speed/fixie bikes
  • Adjust and center brakes front and rear
  • Light true of wheels front and rear
  • Air tires and lube chain, pivot points and cables
  • Light cleaning

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Get an acoustic bike (non-electric) finely adjusted and lubricated 
  • Adjust and center brakes front and rear
  • Adjust derailleurs for smooth shifting front and rear
  • Adjust bearings in wheels, headset, and bottom bracket
  • Light true of wheels front and rear
  • Air tires and lube chain, pivot points and cables
  • Light cleaning
Ebikes need extra maintenance due to the additional speed they travel and weight.  Ebike Tune Up includes everything for a Complete Tune Up plus:
  • Additional effort to remove and remount  the rear wheel with a motor and harnesses
  • Remove disc brake pads, sand, clean rotors, re-insert
  • Tension wheels front and rear
  • Tighten all bolts
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Quick tune UP
Complete tune UP
EBIKE TUNE UP
* Parts extra 

Bike Storage Policy

We want you to ride your bike, not store it at our bike shop!  Bikes stored more than 7 days after available for pickup will be charged an additional $10/day.  We are not responsible for a bike left over 30 days.  

Ebike Service

Due to the specialized nature of ebikes and the propriety motors, batteries, and displays of Direct to Consumer brands sold on the internet, and the non-standard diagnostic tools and spare parts required to service them, we service the electrical system only on the ebikes that we sell or have a service partnership with.   We are happy to give you a quote on service of the non-electrical portions of any ebike.

 A la Cart Service

Repair flat tire
$10+ plus cost of tube ($8+)
Replace tire
$10 plus cost of tire ($21+)
Replace chain
$20 plus cost of chain ($16+)
Adjust shifting or brakes front or rear
$20 each 
Wheel true
$25+
Assemble bike that was shipped in a box
Acoustic -$90
Ebike - $160
Install accessories
Pedals - $5 
Saddle - $12
Rear bike rack - $25
Fenders - $25
Grips - $10
Handlebar tape - $25
​Lock bracket - $15
plus cost of accessory
Shop rate
$80 per hour

Certifications held by Earth Rider staff include Park Tool School, United Bicycle Institue, Bosch ebike service, and Call2recycle
Certifications held by our service staff
Table of tools for repairing bikes
Recommended service intervals
Service intervals specify what should be checked or replaced during that interval.  Since most bicycle components have a predictable life span, the objective is to inspect or replace components before they fail during use.  These are only guidelines and will vary based on weight and strength of the rider and conditions riden in (i.e. wet, dirt).


Component
Service after riding these miles
Chain
1200-2000 for best shifting
1800-5000 to prevent shipping and excessive drive train wear
Cassettes
3600-7000
Tires
1800-6000
Brake pads
2000
Shift cables
2500
Shift housing
5000
Brake cables and housing
5000-7000
Wheels
30,000 for standard 32 spoke wheels
15,000 for low-spoke count wheels
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring.  — Desmond Tutu
Earth Rider logo of earth intersected with a banner with an image of a cyclist and the words Earth Rider in colors blue, green, aqua, black and red

Address

1873 N Milwaukee Ave
​Chicago, IL 60647

Phone

773-360-1816

Email

bikefun@earthridercycling.com

Payment methods:
Credits card visa, mastercard, american express, and discover
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Winter Hours              

Wed. 10am - 8pm
Thu.   10am - 5pm
Fri.      10am - 5pm
Sat.      10am - 5pm
Sun.     Closed
​Mon.    Closed
Tues.    Closed
Or by appointment--contact us!
SPECIAL HOURS:  Closed 1/20-24 for Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap; 2/7-9 for CABDA Midwest
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  • Shop
    • Ebikes
    • Bikes >
      • Youth Bikes
    • Lights
    • Helmets
    • Bags and baskets
    • Accessories >
      • Pedals
    • Outerwear >
      • Glove Box
    • Apparel
    • Bicycle inspired goods >
      • Greeting Cards
  • Service
  • Rentals