The Dropped Workshop offers support for cyclists looking to upgrade, replace, or repair components on their bike. Here’s what this involves:
### **Service Overview:**
This service includes the professional installation of various bike parts and components, ensuring that each part is correctly fitted, aligned, and adjusted for optimal performance and safety. The Dropped Workshop will use specialized tools and techniques to install components ranging from simple to complex.
### **Types of Parts Installed:**
- **Drivetrain Components**: Installation of chains, cassettes, chainrings, derailleurs, and bottom brackets.
- **Braking Systems**: Fitting new brake pads, calipers, levers, cables, or hydraulic brake systems.
- **Wheels and Tires**: Mounting and truing new wheels, installing tires, tubes, or tubeless setups, and replacing spokes.
- **Cockpit Components**: Installing handlebars, stems, grips, bar tape, and shifters.
- **Pedals and Cranks**: Fitting new pedals, cranksets, and ensuring proper alignment and torque.
- **Suspension**: Installing front or rear suspension components, such as forks or rear shocks, and making necessary adjustments.
- **Saddles and Seatposts**: Installing or adjusting new saddles and seatposts, including dropper posts.
- **Accessories**: Mounting racks, fenders, lights, computers, and other accessories.
### **Service Process:**
1. **Consultation**: The Dropped Workshop discusses with the customer their specific needs and goals, whether it's upgrading to higher-performance parts, replacing worn-out components, or setting up new parts on a custom build.
2. **Component Check**: Before installation, the mechanic inspects the new parts to ensure they are compatible with the bike and checks the existing setup for any issues that might affect installation.
3. **Installation**: The mechanic carefully installs the new parts, following manufacturer specifications and best practices. This includes precise adjustments to ensure everything fits and functions as intended.
4. **Adjustment and Tuning**: After installation, the mechanic tunes and adjusts the components, such as indexing the gears, setting brake pad clearance, or adjusting suspension settings.
5. **Testing**: The bike is tested to ensure that all new parts are working correctly. This might include a test ride or running the bike on a stand to check shifting, braking, and overall function.
6. **Customer Education**: If needed, the mechanic explains to the customer how to maintain the new parts, what to watch for regarding wear and tear, and how the new components might change the bike's performance.
7. **Final Inspection**: A thorough final inspection is conducted to ensure everything is secure, aligned, and ready for riding.
### **Why Use This Service:**
- **Expertise**: Professional mechanics have the experience and tools to install parts correctly, minimizing the risk of issues like poor fit, misalignment, or damage.
- **Time-Saving**: For those who are not comfortable with DIY installations, this service saves time and effort while ensuring a professional result.
- **Performance**: Proper installation by a professional ensures that the bike performs at its best, whether it's a new drivetrain, upgraded brakes, or a custom wheelset.
- **Safety**: Correct installation is critical for safety, particularly with components like brakes, wheels, and suspension, where failures can lead to accidents.
### **Additional Services:**
- **Custom Builds**: Some bike shops offer full custom build services, where they assemble a bike from the frame up using all new components.
- **Component Upgrades**: The service might also include recommendations for future upgrades, helping cyclists plan their next improvements.
This service is ideal for cyclists who want to ensure their bike is set up perfectly, whether they are upgrading components, replacing worn-out parts, or building a custom bike from the ground up.
