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06-10-2009, 11:16 PM
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#1 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Just picked up a used 2005 Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 
what a difference in quality between a real bike and a sportschek bike 
now, since i got it used, i want to get it tuned up and checked out before i continue riding. also, the rear brakes are 90% woren out. they are disc brakes, is it possible to just change the brake pad? or do i have to change the whole rotor?
i need recommendations of bike shops that do a good job. am i looking at ~$50 for a all check up? and how much should i expect to have my rear brakes fixed?
here are some pics of what i am talking about.   
sorry for double posting. there's just way more traffic here
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06-11-2009, 01:55 AM
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mighty rider is a good shop
they have 2 shops
4th and burrard
or broadway and ontario http://www.mightyriders.ca/ | |
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06-11-2009, 02:31 AM
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for a tune up and rear brakes changed you're looking at $100 at least if you go to any bike shop. AND there is no way you will get your bike tuned for at least a month.. all bike shops in van have at least a month wait list since bike season has started...
if you don't mind. how much did you end up paying for it?
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06-11-2009, 05:25 AM
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What's wrong with the rear?
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06-11-2009, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by impactX  What's wrong with the rear? | his pads are 90% worn.
mighty is good. usually first few changes dont need rotors changed. but just give it a good inspection, if you see lots of deep scratches, or even hairline cracks, is best to get it replaced since you dont want a cracked rotor , especially the rear when you going fast!
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06-11-2009, 11:45 AM
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i've been tuning my Downhill bikes for over 6 years. i can help you tune your bike  .
PS: you can get some "okay" pads at MEC for $5.75 - $14. i say okay because you won't need anything more hardcore for a bike like that.
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06-11-2009, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mx703 for a tune up and rear brakes changed you're looking at $100 at least if you go to any bike shop. AND there is no way you will get your bike tuned for at least a month.. all bike shops in van have at least a month wait list since bike season has started...
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but, google is your friend and swapping rotors and pads only requires a torx wrench and needle nose pliers
figure 2 sets of pads at around $20 each
figure 2 rotors at around $20 each
you have mechanical disc brakes and they are so simple to adjust anyone who reads up on it can do it
undo a bolt, pull the cable, retighten bolt and you are done
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06-11-2009, 09:37 PM
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so i went to Bike Doctors and they asked for about $150 for a tune up and brake pad replacements.. ohly fuck.
mighty is mighty expensive as well...
anyone been to Dizzy Cycles on 4th ave? http://dizzy.smallboxsoftware.net/service.htm
I am thinking of doing the comprehensive plus for $74.99, it includes shitloads of things for that price. and probably another $50 or so for brake pads.
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06-11-2009, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDood so i went to Bike Doctors and they asked for about $150 for a tune up and brake pad replacements.. ohly fuck.
mighty is mighty expensive as well...
anyone been to Dizzy Cycles on 4th ave? http://dizzy.smallboxsoftware.net/service.htm
I am thinking of doing the comprehensive plus for $74.99, it includes shitloads of things for that price. and probably another $50 or so for brake pads. | check out mighty riders
its across the street from dizzy
a tune up is around $50 + parts
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06-11-2009, 10:21 PM
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and for your rear brakes, pads/rotors will be around $30-40
but u get get a brand new BB5 Avid rotor which imo is better than the hayes that you have for $50-60, and thats comes with brand new rotor, caliper and pads
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06-11-2009, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bikerx i've been tuning my Downhill bikes for over 6 years. i can help you tune your bike . | how much do you charge???
btw...
i've tried to figure out how to tune a bike, but reading how to's is impossible for me...
i found this site.. it has VIDEO''s =D
http://bicycletutor.com/guide/
i have yet to try it because i've been busy but i'll probably work on my bike this weekend.
btw. can someone recommend what type of lube to use? thanks.
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06-11-2009, 10:28 PM
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Seriously, do the maintenance work yourself.
Adjsuting the front and rear derailer is a very simple twist of the adjuster, assuming they need to be adjusted.
Go to MEC and buy the tools you will need, like special wrenches to take apart the hubs on the wheels to repack them with new grease.
If the bike is higher mileage or taken off-road a lot, then look at getting a new chain, rear sprocket, and front rings. You don't want the chain to skip due to the rear sprockets being worn out when you are riding.
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