Any shops offering "while you wait" service during the slow season?

I've got a bike that just needs the brakes dissembled/cleaned/lubed, new pads, adjustment, etc.

Kind of need to keep it in my possession as it's currently my everyday bike.

While things are presumably slower, are there any shops that could get it turned around while I wait or bum around in the immediate area?

South of Belmont or so would be much preferred, and not too far off the Western Corridor would be really great.

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Permalink Reply by Michael A on December 6, 2013 at 7:13pm

You could call Turin, they are at Damen/Lawrence  I realize it is a lil further north but they may be able to help you

Permalink Reply by Comrade Cycles on December 6, 2013 at 7:41pm

Give us a ring to set-up a time & we'd be more than happy to accommodate.

Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on December 7, 2013 at 3:04am

Iron Cycles (which seems to be closed on Montrose) did this for me quite frequently.  It was a very friendly, customer service bike shop.  It's too bad they closed.

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on December 7, 2013 at 5:47am

A lot of shops should be able to do it for you.  Give them a call and set up a time to do it just to be sure and almost any shop can do it for you.

Permalink Reply by Ace Mann on December 7, 2013 at 7:59am
If that is ALL that is needed. Most shop in the winter should be able to turn it around really quickly. You might want to find a shop & take it by for an estimate. You can then set up a time and they will be able to give you a more accurate time of how long it will take.
Permalink Reply by Ace Mann on December 7, 2013 at 5:47pm
Pedal to the people will come to you. Adam is way cool.
Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on December 8, 2013 at 6:19am

I've had a lot of stuff done same-day at Roscoe Village Bikes. Stuff like a tune-up obviously will take longer, but quick stuff like brake adjustment, wheel truing, etc. I've had done same-day. Usually I'll walk down the street and get food/coffee/beer.

Permalink Reply by olloyd1 on December 9, 2013 at 2:41pm

  Most shops, including ours, can accommodate these needs this time of year. One should be sure to have the bike assessed by the shop before the scheduled service just to make sure there is not a time consuming underlying problem, or that parts might need to be ordered.

  I have made the mistake of agreeing to quick turn around time in the past, only to find out halfway through the service that matters have gotten more complicated.  I.E. dismantling a part for repair and having it disintegrate for one reason or another, and not having a satisfactory replacement on hand.  

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