Here is a list of stuff I got from Aaron's Bike Shop website. This list gives an idea of pricing.
Below is a list of just a few of the extras things we do to make your bike last and last and last:
Approximate individual shop labor charges in (Red).
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True, Tension and Dish the wheels
[They won't come loose] ($40)
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Rustproof Steel Frames: Spray the inside of the frame with Boeshield T-9 ($10)
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Add the proper amount of grease to the wheel bearings (hubs)
[They don't come with enough!] ($35)
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Grease the steer tube [keeps the rust at bay] and add
grease to the steering bearing (headset) and replace the lower stack
bearing cage with loose balls [triples the life of the headset and
makes the steering smoother] ($25)
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Remove and lubricate the crank bearing [bottom bracket] ($25)
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Lubricate the inner cable of the brakes and gears
[Smooth braking and shifting] ($10)
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Align frame and fork Drop-Outs
[Makes bike track straight and prevents bearing failure] ($15)
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All nuts and bolts are torqued to their maximum tightness
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Lube all threads
[these last 2 steps keep things from loosening up and rusting] (Priceless)
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Add Slime to the tires [prevents 90% of all flats] ($10)
We only do this to high volume tires like mountain or hybrid.
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Free Greenfield (made in USA) kickstand if wanted ($10)
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Finally, we give the bike a Tune-Up
$120)
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This final step involves YOU!
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A bicycle is a machine, and like all machines, there is
a "break-in" period. You MUST bring your bike back to the shop for a
FREE initial 'Tune-Up' [really a retorquing of all parts and any
readjustments needed] after 100-200 miles of riding or 60 days
whichever comes last. ($35) Failure to do so can void your warranty!