An overhaul isn't a longer tune-up. It's the work that can only be done with the bike completely apart.
The $200 is labor. Worn parts — chain, cassette, brake pads, tires, bearings past service — are quoted separately, and we call you before replacing anything.
The honest answer usually comes from the free diagnostic, but these are the signs:
Living in South Florida matters here. Heat, humidity and salt air push water past seals and into bearings faster than in a dry climate — bikes here need bearing service sooner than the manual suggests.
| Tune-Up | Full Overhaul | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $200 |
| Turnaround | Same day | 2–3 days |
| Brakes & gears adjusted | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain cleaned & lubed | Yes | Deep clean |
| Bearing service | — | Yes |
| New cables & housing | — | Yes |
| Wheel tension balanced | Check only | Yes |
| Full disassembly | — | Yes |
Not sure? Book the free diagnostic and we'll tell you which one your bike actually needs.
A full overhaul is $200 at GRIT Bike Lab, including the complete tear-down, bearing service, new cables and the rebuild.
Two to three days. Bearings need to be cleaned, repacked and set properly, and cables need to settle before the final adjustment. Rushing it defeats the purpose.
If your bike has never had an overhaul, or it's been more than two years, it needs the overhaul. Gritty or rough-feeling bearings, sluggish shifting that a tune-up doesn't fix, and creaking under load are the usual signs.
If it's mostly running well and just needs dialing in, the $85 tune-up is enough. The free diagnostic tells you which one it is.
We call you before replacing anything. The $200 covers labor; parts are quoted separately and you approve them first.
Usually yes. A well-built frame with serviced bearings and fresh cables rides like a much newer bike, and $200 is a fraction of a replacement. We'll tell you honestly during the diagnostic if it isn't worth it.
We do the full mechanical overhaul — drivetrain, brakes, wheels, bearings and cables. Motor and battery diagnostics depend on the system; ask us about yours.
Free diagnostic first, so you know exactly what your bike needs before committing.