What does a full bike service include? A full bike service is a deep, top-to-bottom health check for your bicycle. Unlike a basic safety inspection, which only checks that your bolts are tight and the frame is safe, a full service is a complete mechanical teardown. The mechanic strips down, cleans and adjusts every moving part, replacing worn components so your bike rides like new again.
Regular servicing isn’t just about smooth riding. The Highway Code rules for cyclists state that your brakes must be efficient, and a full service covers almost all the key areas in one visit: brakes, lights, tyres, wheels, gears, chain, saddle and handlebars.
At Woking Bikes, a full service costs £40 (basic), £70 (standard) or £120 (premium), so you only pay for what your bike needs. See the full list on our page about how much bike servicing costs in Woking.
What Are the Signs Your Bike Needs a Full Service?
Your bike needs a service if your gears skip, your drivetrain squeaks, your brake levers feel spongy or your tyres keep losing pressure. Book a check as soon as you notice any change in performance.
- Gear hesitation: the chain jumps two gears at once, drops off the chainrings or slips when you pedal uphill. Our guide explains why a bike chain skips or slips.
- Dry drivetrain noise: a persistent squeak or grinding means the drivetrain needs cleaning and lubrication. As Jane Davis of Lewisham Cyclists notes, “a dirty chain gets worn out quickly.”
- Loss of brake leverage: levers pull right back to the handlebar grips with very little stopping power. See our brake workshop.
- Tread and air loss: tyres need pumping before every ride or show cuts, gashes or embedded debris.
- The calendar rule: it has been over twelve months since a professional last inspected your bike.
When Do Parts Need Replacing? The Technical Wear Limits
During a professional inspection, your mechanic measures wear parts to catch failures before they happen.
- Brake pads: according to Shimano’s instructions, disc brake pads must be replaced once they reach 0.5 mm thick or less. We measure this at every full service.
- Chain: Park Tool advises replacing a chain at 0.75% wear on 10-speed drivetrains or fewer, and at 0.5% wear on 11-speed or more.
- The cost-saving benefit: a cassette costs more than a chain, so replacing a stretched chain early prevents damage to your expensive gears.
What Does a Full Bike Service Include?
A full bike service includes a check of eight main areas: brakes, gears, drivetrain, wheels, tyres, bearings, cables and the frame. A mechanic cleans each part, measures it, adjusts it and tunes it so the bike is safe to ride. The table below shows what a Woking Bikes mechanic checks and adjusts in each area.
| Area | Mechanical Actions Performed | Why It Matters for Woking Cyclists |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | De-contaminates rotors, aligns calipers and checks pad depth against Shimano’s 0.5mm threshold. | Prevents brake fade in busy town centre traffic and on wet roads. |
| Gears | Adjusts limit screws, indexes shifters and tensions stretched inner cables. | Stops the chain slipping when climbing steep local hills. |
| Chain & Drivetrain | Deep degrease in a parts washer, Park Tool wear measurement and fresh all-weather lube. | Protects your cassette and chainrings from premature wear. |
| Wheels | Trues the rim and tensions loose spokes. | Prevents buckled wheels after potholes or bumpy canal paths. |
| Tyres | Inspects the casing for glass or flint and inflates to the correct PSI. | Reduces flats on the Basingstoke Canal towpath and Horsell Common. |
| Bearings | Checks the headset, bottom bracket and hubs for play. | Removes frame creaks and keeps steering smooth. |
| Cables & Controls | Flushes grit from outer housings and replaces frayed inner wires. | Gives responsive stopping and crisp shifting. |
| Frame & Bolts | Torque-wrench check on critical fasteners and weld inspection for stress cracks. | Ensures handlebars, stem or seat post won’t slip mid-ride. |
Woking Bikes provides every service listed above. Contact us to book your full bike service in Woking and keep your ride safe, smooth and reliable.
How Often Should You Service Your Bike?
Book a full service at least once a year. Daily commuters and wet-weather riders should book about every six months, and a new bike needs its first check after about three months to catch early problems.
| Type of Rider | How Often to Book |
|---|---|
| New bike | First check at about 3 months |
| Light or weekend rider | At least every 12 months |
| Regular commuter in Woking | Every 6 months |
| Frequent wet-weather rider | Every 6 months, or sooner |
Giant also advises a first check at about three months, then a minor service every 12 months, with more frequent servicing for commuters and wet-weather riders.
Why Choose Woking Bikes for Your Full Bike Service?
Woking Bikes is a trusted local workshop in the heart of Woking with more than 20 years of experience fixing all kinds of bicycles, including e-bikes. We offer honest pricing with no hidden fees and stand behind our work with warranty support. We are open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm, which makes dropping off your bike simple. James Walker, a Woking rider, calls us “Professional, friendly, and reasonably priced.”
Want to know how booking works? Read how to book a bike or e-bike service in Woking. Not sure which level you need? Compare them in basic vs full bike service.
What Full Bike Service Packages Does Woking Bikes Offer?
Every cyclist puts a different amount of wear on their bike, so we split servicing into three tiers.
- Basic Full Service (£40): a quick refresh, gear tune-up and safety alignment.
- Standard Full Service (£70): ideal for daily commuters, with deeper drivetrain cleaning and part installation.
- Premium Full Service (£120): for high-mileage riders who need a full overhaul, deep component degreasing and bearing service.
Contact Woking Bikes and we will recommend the right tier for your bike and how you ride.
Does Woking Bikes Provide a Full E-Bike Service as Well?
Yes. Woking Bikes services e-bikes of all major brands, and we are an authorised Bosch eBike repair partner for motor, battery and software work. See how much e-bike servicing costs in Woking.
| E-Bike Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Full e-bike inspection | £45 |
| E-bike safety check (brakes, frame, wiring) | £20 |
| Chain and drivetrain lubrication | £20 |
Ready to Give Your Bike the Care It Needs?
Don’t wait for worn components to affect your next ride. Book your full bike service with Woking Bikes today and let our mechanics inspect, clean, adjust and tune your bike. Call +44 1483 363063 or visit 12 The Broadway, Woking GU21 5AP, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. Also read how long bike repair takes in Woking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a full bike service include?
It covers the brakes, gears, chain and drivetrain, wheels, tyres, bearings, cables and controls, and a frame and bolt check. Each part is cleaned, adjusted and inspected, and worn parts are flagged for replacement.
How much does a full bike service cost in Woking?
At Woking Bikes it costs £40 for Basic, £70 for Standard and £120 for Premium. A separate safety inspection costs £20.
How often should I service my bike in Woking?
At least once a year. Regular commuters and wet-weather riders should book a service every six months.
What is the difference between a safety inspection and a full service?
A safety inspection checks that your bike is safe to ride, including the frame, tyres and bolts. A full service also cleans and adjusts components and identifies worn drivetrain and brake parts for replacement.
Is a full bike service worth it?
Yes. Regular servicing lets a mechanic spot worn chains, brake pads, bearings and tyres before they fail, helping you avoid bigger repair bills.
Does Woking Bikes service e-bikes?
Yes. We service major e-bike brands. A full e-bike inspection costs £45, and we are an authorised Bosch repair partner.
Can I get my bike serviced on a Saturday at Woking Bikes?
Yes. Woking Bikes is open Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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