Services

Professional Repairs, Builds, & Tune–ups

At Broadway, we take pride in our quality repairs. We fix bicycles expertly, from minor repairs, flats, and adjustments to package deals such as tune-ups and overhauls. We love what we do, so you can be sure that we’ll fix your bike better than anyone. All of our repairs go through a full double safety check. We always test ride your bike before we give it the thumbs up to make sure your bike is safe and performing as it should!

We take in service exclusively via walk-ins.
Any potential while-you-wait services are offered based on capacity.
Just bring your bike in and we can give you a free service estimate. You can leave the bike with us, or schedule a more convenient time.

For service estimates, please be prepared to wait during the consultation. We will assess the condition of your bicycle and go over anything that we recommend addressing as well as anything that is of concern to you. At that point, we’ll be able to generate a cost estimate and provide a timeline for the turnaround of the work. You can then leave the bike with us, or schedule a more convenient time to drop it off for service.

Repairs, Builds, & Tune-ups

When you choose Broadway Bicycle for maintenance, fixes, or builds, you’re getting over 50 years of experience fixing and building.

Additionally, you are supporting an environmentally conscious community space that actively promotes diversity in the biking community, values empowerment through education, and supports social justice work in the Boston area.

Flat Repairs

Flats are a drag. As capacity allows, we do our best to offer flat fixes while you wait.

We will inspect your tire for the offending object, check your rim strip and tire for damage, install a new tube and make sure your chain is properly oiled too!

Basic Tune-up

A basic tuneup is recommended once a year to maximize your bike’s performance and longevity.

The price of the basic tuneup includes labor for the following:

  • Grease the seatpost
  • Grease the stem (on threaded stems)
  • Remove and grease the pedal threads
  • Check the bottom bracket bearing system
  • Adjust the headset bearing system
  • Adjust the hub bearing systems
  • True front and rear wheels
  • Adjustments of the front and rear braking systems
  • Adjustments of the front and rear shift systems
  • Alignment of the derailleur hanger when applicable
  • General tighten and lubrication of the bike
  • Light cleaning of the frame
  • Tire inflation and oil for your chain are always included

Any parts replacement and installation are additional. We provide free estimates, so bring your bike in to learn more about your individual needs.

Custom Wheel Building

If you have your heart set on a custom set of wheels – let us build them for you! Do you long for a 700c wheel laced to a 3-speed hub?

Are you planning a tour and want a bombproof adventure? We will help you select your components (hubs, spokes, rims) and then professionally assemble them for you. All hand-built wheels come with a 30 day check-up and a 1 year warranty.

Boston’s Brompton Specialists

For many urban dwellers, a folding bike just makes sense. Brompton Bicycles are the best city folding bikes that we’ve ever seen or serviced. They fit nicely into cozy apartments, travel with ease on public transportation, and still ride with enough zip and agility to get you around in style. Since 2009, we’ve been helping people build and customize their ideal Bromptons, and providing expert repairs and service to keep them on the road for years and years. Come in and let us show you how easily they fit into your life.

Service Limitations

The lists below are not exhaustive, please call or email us if you have questions about certain bicycles or bicycle systems.

We currently do not offer service on:

  • electric bikes
  • scooters
  • electric scooters
  • suspension systems
  • cargo bikes
  • hydraulic rim brakes
  • trikes
  • dropper posts
  • We not pack bikes for shipping (but we do receive and assemble them).

The following systems and bicycles have limited service options, please call or email to find out if we can accommodate:

  • recumbent bicycles
  • tandem bicycles