Kyle’s Bikes 2018-19 Winter Bike Maintenance Specials

As is tradition, it is time for the Kyle's Bikes winter bike maintenance specials. The air is getting cooler and soon snow will be on the ground. Winter is always a slow time for bike mechanics in Iowa. We want to keep ours busy, so we are discounting two of our maintenance packages to entice you to bring your bike in. You'll save some money and our mechanics will have something to do. It's a win-win! Imagine how great a clean well-tuned bike will feel. Stop in our store in Ankeny, Iowa any time through Monday, February 4th Tuesday, February 5th to take advantage of these deals. UPDATE: We will be close on the 4th, so we are extending the offer through the 5th. The first special is on our New Bike Feel Package. This is the package where we begin by completely disassembling your bike (after recording your fit measurements). As we build it back up, we clean, examine, lube, and tune every single part of it, including truing your wheels. All labor and the basic parts are included in the price. Your bike is returned to you feeling like new. The second special is on our Annual Service and Cleaning Package. We recommend every cyclist have this package done yearly. The bike is given a complete lube (chain, cables, pivots, and pulleys), both the shifting and brakes are adjusted, and we true the wheels. The only disassembly is the drivetrain, so it can get a bath in our solvent tank. The price includes all the labor, but all parts are an additional cost.

New Bike Feel Package

Regularly $500, this package is just $325 during our winter bike maintenance special.

• Complete disassembly and reassembly of entire bike
• Drivetrain removal and cleaning
• Complete lube
• Shifting adjustments
• Brake adjustments and pad installation (no charge)
• Brake bleed for hydraulic brakes
• Bearings overhauled and adjusted
• Cables replaced (no charge)
• Wheels trued
• Tires and tubes replaced (no charge)
• Handlebar tape/grips replaced (no charge)
• Frame cleaned and polished
• Replace any other worn parts (additional charge for parts)
• Install owner requested upgrades (additional charge for parts)
• One free checkup and adjustment

Annual Service and Cleaning Package

Regularly $140, this package is just $100 during our winter bike maintenance special.

• Drivetrain removal and cleaning
• Complete lube
• Shifting adjustments
• Brake adjustments
• Brake bleed for hydraulic brakes
• Wheels trued
• Inflate tires
• Tension all bolts
• Frame cleaned and polished
• Replace any worn parts (additional charge for parts)
• Install owner requested upgrades (additional charge for parts)

If we see that any parts need replacing, we will let you know what they are.

Why Would Parts Need to Be Replaced?

Some parts of you bike may last "forever," such as the frame. Some parts, like brake pads and tires, wear out in a season (or sooner if you're racking up the miles). Here are the most common parts we end up recommending replacement of during winter maintenance: Dirt and moisture wear down cables and housings. If they go too long without being replaced, it can be impossible to get shifting or braking performing smoothly. (New Bike Feel Package includes cables and housing.) Replacing your brake pads every year is a good idea. They get worn down over time and are so critical for your safety. (New Bike Feel Package includes brake pads.) Tires and tubes take a lot of wear and sometimes abuse from the road or trail. A fresh set for the new year is never a bad idea. (New Bike Feel Package includes tires and tubes.) New bar tape or new grips don't just make your bike look better, they can make your hands and wrists feel better. Old, worn-down tape or grips aren't doing you any favors. (New Bike Feel Package includes bar tape or grips.) The drivetrain is a common area where we find parts that need to be replaced. They don't necessarily need to be replaced every year, but they do need to be checked for wear. If your chain gets too worn, it can cause the gears to wear out faster. We will check your chain, chain rings, cassette, and jockey pulleys, and let you know how much life is left in them. In addition, what parts might you want to replace? Do you want to upgrade to electronic shifting? Have a dropper post installed? Both these packages cover all the labor, so now is a good time to consider component upgrades.

Bring Your Bike in Now

Simply bring your bike to Kyle’s Bikes at 1840 SW White Birch Circle, Ankeny, Iowa and let us know which of the winter bike maintenance specials you want. No appointment is necessary. You can view a complete list of our service packages on our Repair Services page. Check out our store hours on our Retail Store page. The last day to bring your bike in is February 4, 2019. Call 515­-965-­0333 if you have any questions. UPDATE: We will be closed on Monday, February 4th, so we are extending this offer through Tuesday, February 5th!