How Much Is A Bicycle Service? A Straightforward Guide For UK Riders

What You’re Paying For When You Service A Bike

A service cost is more than a quick check. It covers time, experience, tools and a mechanic who knows how to find issues before they turn into bigger problems.
The price depends on:

• the type of bike
• how often you ride
• the condition of the parts
• whether anything needs replacing
• whether suspension components need attention

Regular servicing keeps your bike safe and helps parts last longer, which saves money in the long run.

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How Much Does A Bike Service Cost?

Below is a breakdown of real service prices from White Horse Cycleworks. These are the same prices customers see when they request a quote.

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Bronze Service: From £45 (+ Parts)

Ideal for riders who want a simple tune and safety check.

Includes:

• full safety inspection
• gears and brakes adjusted
• bolts checked
• tyres inspected for cuts or damage
• basic lubrication

This is a good fit if you ride mainly on roads or paths and your bike has been looked after between rides.

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Silver Service: From £85 (+Parts)

Best for bikes that need a deeper reset or haven’t been serviced in a while.

Includes everything in Bronze, plus:

• drivetrain removed and cleaned
• wheels trued
• hubs checked
• braking surfaces inspected
• full re-lubrication

Most riders choose this service once or twice a year.
If your bike feels tired, makes noise or has been in the rain a lot, this is usually the right level.

Gold Service: From £140 (+ Parts)

Perfect for riders who want their bike fully stripped, refreshed and brought back to top performance.

Includes everything in Silver, plus:

• Hubs fully disassembled, cleaned, inspected, regreased and reassembled
• Front and rear brakes bled
• Headset removed, cleaned, regreased and refitted
• Bottom bracket removed, cleaned, regreased and refitted

This level is ideal if you ride a lot, ride hard, or haven’t had a full overhaul in a long time.
Expect a smoother, quieter bike that feels closer to new, with every main bearing checked, cleaned and set up properly.

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General Servicing: £40 per hour

This covers work that does not fall under a fixed package.

Useful for:

• fitting new parts
• minor repairs
• adjustments between major services

This is a flexible option. If you are unsure, we can point you in the right direction after we assess the bike.

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How Much Are Suspension Services?

Suspension has its own service schedule based on hours ridden, not mileage. Keeping it maintained makes a huge difference to performance and longevity.

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80 Hour Fork Service: From £80

Recommended for forks that have had regular use. Seals replaced, packed with uprated grease, lower suspension fluids changed.
Stops seals wearing out early and keeps the fork feeling smooth.

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200 Hour Fork Service: From £125

A full strip and rebuild for forks that are overdue for deeper maintenance.
This avoids long-term damage to internal parts.

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Custom Tuning: From £85

Ideal for riders who want their suspension tailored to weight, terrain and riding style.

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Setup Assistance: Free if we have serviced the bike, £20 otherwise

A quick session to help you get the most out of your fork or shock.

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What About Upgrades And One-Off Jobs?

These vary depending on the parts being fitted.
Here are common upgrade jobs and what they include:

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Drivetrain Swaps

Removing the full drivetrain, fitting the new one, indexing gears and checking chain line.

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Wheel Upgrades

Installing the wheels, setting up tubeless if needed, checking dish and spoke tension.

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Brake Upgrades

Fitting brakes, cutting hoses, bleeding and aligning calipers.

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Frame Swaps

A complete rebuild from old frame to new frame.

Each job is quoted individually, and you always get two prices:

1. the minimum work required to make the bike safe
2. the recommended work to bring everything up to standard

How To Know Which Service You Need?

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A few quick indicators:

• Your gears skip or crunch → Bronze/Silver Service
• Your brakes feel weak → Brake bleed + Silver Service
• The bike has not been serviced in 12 months → Silver Service
• You ride regularly off-road → Suspension servicing needed
• You bought new parts → General servicing or upgrades
• The bike is making noises you cannot trace → Assessment + two quotes

We offer free collection and delivery within 15 miles, so you don’t have to transport the bike yourself.

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Is Servicing Worth It?

Yes. A well-maintained bike is safer, smoother and cheaper to run.
New parts last longer when the rest of the bike is in good shape.

The small cost of a service prevents the much bigger cost of parts wearing out early.

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Ready To Get A Price For Your Bike?

If you are unsure what level of service you need, we can take care of the assessment for you.
You get clear, honest quotes before any work starts.

Book your free collection and bike assessment today.