Focusing on Precision Maintenance rather than Chasing Volume

Top of the Hill, Niagara, WI
Next to Doug's Hilltop Lanes and Lounge

Hours - April through August 2011

We're down to one owner, wrench, custodian for the upcoming season, 2011.

Bike season 2011 will likely look a little different for the shop. I am contemplating opening just two days per week, Thursday and Friday afternoons. The bridge project has effected some area businesses tremendously and I will gauge the effect on BikeWorks through May and decide what the summer's hours will be. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call or email me and arrange a time to drop off a bike or just to come in and look around.

We offer free estimates as always.



The shop phone is on "vacation" until May, so please call 906.282.5106 or email me at bikeworks@gmail.com to arrange a time to meet. Of course I'll be at the shop on my days off getting prepared for 2011 with remodeling and merchandising.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Chain Watchers, Catchers, Protectors...

Have you dropped a chain lately?  You know, you've started up a hill and went to downshift to your small ring and the chain falls off and lands on the frame by the bottom bracket.  Adjustments will help eliminate "most" of these dropped chain situations, however, even the pros are moving toward chain watchers, catchers or protectors.  These are simple little devices that weigh almost nothing and allow you to have nice crisp downshifts without the apprehension of the possibility of dropping the chain.  I can install one of these great little devices for around $15.  Give it a try.