Chain Reaction Cycles

We have helped thousands of Christchurch riders achieve their goals. We support our cycling community through trail building, athlete support, sponsoring local club races and by offering great service with the best bikes and gear available. Our friendly, helpful staff are all riders and keen to help you enjoy bikes as much as we do.

Chain Reaction Cycles

Services

General Service

1 hour · $99

More info Recommended every 6 months.

- Frame wiped down
- Check and adjust brakes
- Check and adjust headset
- Align derailleur hanger
- Inspect cables and housings
- Adjust and tune gears
- Check and torque all fastenings
- Test ride

* Prices quoted are labour only. Parts are additional. View less

General Service (Free with new bike purchase-does not inc parts if required)

1 hour ·

More info This is our complimentary General Service that we offer on all new bikes sold. To be done after first 6 months of ownership. It does not include parts if required- please ensure customer is aware of this.

Recommended every 6 months.

- Frame wiped down
- Check and adjust brakes
- Check and adjust headset
- Align derailleur hanger
- Inspect cables and housings
- Adjust and tune gears
- Check and torque all fastenings
- Test ride

* Prices quoted are labour only. Parts are additional. View less

Annual Service

2 hours, 30 mins · $199

More info Our Annual Service adds a full drivetrain bath, wheel truing and removing, cleaning and re-greasing the bottom bracket.

- Frame wiped down
- Check and adjust brakes
- Check and adjust headset
- Align derailleur hanger
- Inspect cables and housings
- Adjust and tune gears
- Check and torque all fastenings
- Clean drivetrain in chemical bath
- True wheels and adjust hubs
- Remove, clean and regrease bottom bracket
- Test ride

* Prices quoted are labour only. Parts are additional. View less

Complete Service

4 hours · $349

More info Our Complete Service will have your bike running like new again. We will wash and clean every component on the bike.

- Frame stripped down and washed
- Check and adjust brakes
- Service or replace headset
- Align derailleur hanger
- Replace cables and housings (included)
- Adjust and tune gears
- Check and torque all fastenings
- Clean drivetrain in chemical bath
- True wheels and adjust hubs
- Service or replace bottom bracket
- Wash all components
- Test ride

* Prices quoted are labour only. Parts are additional. View less

Forks

Fork Refresh (oil change, no seals)

45 mins · $80

More info All brands. This is recommended 20-50 hours, depending on the brand. If you ride often or in the bike park, you'll want to do this multiple times a year. We'll drop the lower legs, clean them up, recondition the foam rings and reinstall with new oil and grease.

Prices are from $80 for most forks. View less

Fork Lower Leg Service (with new seals)

1 hour · $160

More info All brands. Keep your fork running smooth! Rockshox recommends this every 100 hours, Fox forks recommend this more often. We'll drop the lower legs, clean them up and install new dust wipers and foam rings with new oil and grease.

This service starts at $160 for most forks, which includes labour and seal kit. View less

Fork Full Service - Rockshox

2 hours · Varies

More info Rockshox recommends a full damper and spring service every 100 hours on most forks. If your compression lever isn't working or it's been a few years since its last service, it's time to rebuild it.

We have the training and tools to fully service Rockshox forks completely in-house. This service is comprehensive and replaces every seal in the fork. View less

Fork Full Service - Fox and Other Brands

30 mins · Varies

More info Fox and all other brand forks. If your compression lever isn't working or it's been a few years since its last service, it's time for a rebuild.

We will send your fork away for a full damper and spring rebuild. View less

Rear Shocks

Shock Aircan Service

45 mins · $80

More info Recommended every 50 hours of riding, we'll remove the shock's aircan, clean it up and reinstall with a new aircan seal kit.

Prices from $80 for most shocks. View less

Shock Full Service - Rockshox

2 hours · Varies

More info We have the training and tools to service Rockshox rear shocks in-house. Recommended every 100 hours, we'll fully rebuild the damper and aircan with all new seals. View less

Shock Full Service - Specialized Brain

30 mins · $270

More info The Specialized Brain shock should be serviced every 150 hours of riding. If you're hearing a squishy sound or the Brain Fade lever isn't working, it needs a service.

We'll send the unit to Specialized for a complete damper and spring service. View less

Shock Full Service - Fox and Other Brands

30 mins · Varies

More info For Fox, Ohlins and other brand shocks, we'll send the shock away for a full damper and spring rebuild. View less

Wheels

Replace Spoke and True Wheel

30 mins · $40

More info Broken spoke? We'll replace the spokes and true up the wheel. View less

Install Cush Core

1 hour · $359

More info The best tyre upgrade since tubeless! Cush Core is a damper for your tyre. See details at www.cushcore.com

Cush Core has a few tricks to install, let us save you the time and trouble and install it for you. Price includes front and rear Cush Core kit and labour. View less

Replace Front Bearings

30 mins ·

More info Replace Front Bearings View less

Tyres & Tubes

Replace Tube

15 mins · $15

More info We'll replace your tube. View less

Install New Tyre

15 mins · $20

More info We'll replace your tyres with a new one. We stock Specialized and Maxxis tyres. If you're unsure what tyre you need, we're happy to help. View less

Top up Sealant

15 mins · $30

More info We'll top up your tubeless tyres with sealant. This is recommended every 3-4 months as the liquid content can dry out. Labour only. We carry Stan's and Muc-Off sealants in-store. View less

Convert to Tubeless

30 mins · $40

More info If your tyres and rims are tubeless ready, you should convert to tubeless and not worry about flats or pinchs on the trail. Price is labour only. Stan's Sealant is $35 extra for a 473ml bottle. View less

Other

Adjust Gears

30 mins ·

More info Gears require adjustment- Inspect for wear of cables or drivetrain View less

Brake Bleed (per end)

30 mins · $40

More info Heat breaks down brake fluid over time and causes squishy, soft brakes. Recommended at least once a year, we'll bleed them up with the proper fluid. View less

Dropper Post Service

45 mins · Varies

More info If your dropper post is getting slow or leaking air, we can fix it. Prices are from $50 for a clean and regrease. View less

Box up a Bike (Does not include brand new bikes)

30 mins · $40

More info If you're traveling or selling a bike, we can box it up for you. Most bikes are just $40, but speciality bikes with extra stuff like racks, fenders, Dynamo hubs or weird stuff like that may take longer and cost a little more. Note that we can't ship bikes for you, you'll have to arrange your own shipping. View less

Replace brake pads

30 mins ·

More info Install new brake pads front and rear View less

Handover & Demo

Handover E-Bike (full-suspension)

1 hour, 45 mins ·

More info We'll help you get your full-suspension e-bike all setup. For Specialized bikes, please download the Specialized app and create an account prior to your appointment. Once in-store, we'll help you register your bike through app and setup your suspension. We'll also explain app settings, warranty, best bike care practices and servicing requirements. View less

Handover E-Bike (hardtail or commuter)

1 hour, 30 mins ·

More info We'll help you get your new e-bike all setup. For Specialized bikes, please download the Specialized app and create an account prior to your appointment. Once in-store, we'll help you register your bike through the app. We'll also explain app settings, warranty, best bike care practices and servicing requirements. View less

Handover (road or mountain)

45 mins ·

More info We'll help you get your new bike all setup. Once in-store, we'll help you register your bike and set up your suspension. We'll also explain warranty, best bike care practices and servicing requirements. View less

Chain Reaction Cycles

4/218 Moorhouse Ave, Sydenham, Christchurch

039434925

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Chain Reaction Cycles

4/218 Moorhouse Ave, Sydenham, Christchurch

039434925

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