How much should a tune-up cost?
A standard tune at an independent US shop runs $75–$160 in 2026, metros at the top of the band. What matters more than the number is the written scope — see the ledger.
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How long will my repair take?
In season, 3–10 days for tunes at busy urban shops; flats and safety faults are often same-day. Winter halves most queues. A dated will-call on the ticket is the promise to hold them to.
Why won't a shop service my e-bike?
Usually diagnostics access, battery certification, or parts support — not snobbery. The right shop is the authorised centre for your motor system. Full reasoning on the e-bike page.
Is a bike fit worth $300?
If you have pain, numbness, or serious mileage — usually yes, with a written report and follow-up window included. If you have none of those, a $75–$150 basic setup is the honest buy. See fitting, honestly priced.
Department-store bike assembly — can a shop fix it?
Yes, and a safety check ($45–$85) on a big-box bike is money well spent: assembly errors concentrate in brakes, headset and wheel retention. A good shop will check it without a lecture; if they lecture, find another.
Why doesn't this site just list shops near me?
Because we can't verify listings, and an unverified directory misleads. We publish the decision framework instead — the full reasoning — and the finder turns it into a bench card for your exact need.