Dr Bike

FREE cycle checks every Friday from 12noon - 3pm in Square 5, during term-time.

Dr Bike is supported by the University and the Students' Union

Dr Bike will check your bike against a 40 point checklist and carry out 5 minutes of repair work on minor fixes and cable tensioning subsidized by the University.  This check lets you know that you'll be safe before you pedal off.

If the bike requires more substantial repair work, Dr Bike can provide this service for a very favourable rate of £12 per hour.  If the repairs required are major, Matt will refer you on to more specialised cycle repairers.

Parts and accessories will also be available at the Dr Bike stall including: locks, tyres, tubes, chains, cables, mudguards, reflectors, pumps, bells, brakes, blocks and Cassettes The Students' Union shop is also storing basic cycle accessories such as puncture kits and lights.

Dr Bike – Services @ University of Essex 2009/2010

Also available as a PDF Dr Bike service charges

GENERAL MAINTENANCE*

Labour charges for various maintenance jobs (parts will be charged for separately):
Safety check (all fittings / mudguards / racks etc. are securely fastened) £Free
Front and rear gear adjustment £Free
Brake adjustment (not hydraulic) £Free
True wheel from £10
Replace broken spoke and true from £15
Fit new tube or tyre from £5
Fit new rear tube/tyre to hub-geared bike from £5
Fit new rear tube or tyre (covered in chain guards) from £8
Fit new wheel (front) £Free
Fit new wheel (rear) incl. realignment of gears £Free
* Does not include parts or servicing of suspension and hydraulic brakes

REPLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS

Labour charges for the replacement of individual parts are based on an hourly rate of £12 / hour
GENERAL PARTS LIST*
Brake cable (inner and outer) from £4
Gear cable (inner and outer) from £4
Brake blocks (pair) from £5
Tube from £5
Shwalbe puncture resistant tyres from £15
Cassette from £25
Freewheel from £10
Chain from £10
Front Wheel from £20
Rear Wheel (Cassette) from £40
Rear Wheel (Freewheel) from £25
*All other specialist items available on request

ACCESSORIES

Locks from £5
Lights from £10
Tyres from £10
Tubes from £5
Chains from £10
Cables from £2
Mudguards from £6
Reflectors £Free (Limited stock)
Reflective clothing from £6
Bells £Free (Limited stock)
Brakes / Levers from £7

FURTHER WORK - OFF CAMPUS (Wivenhoe) *

Standard General Service from £20
Full Service from £60
Wheel Builds from £20