Bike Ranger
Your independent bike shop in Castlemaine.
New and pre-loved bikes, cycling gear, maintenance & repairs and emergency repairs at your doorstep in Castlemaine & surrounds.
Services
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Bambini
Kids bikes needs functioning brakes and a smooth running chains too. So let’s have a close look, to keep the little one’s wheels safe. Bambini applies to single speed and BMX bikes only.
The Bambini service includes:
* Safety check
* Brakes adjusted
* Gears tuned
* Chain tension adjusted and lubricated
* Components adjusted if requiredAUD 75
excl. call-out Castlemaine
excl. parts & labour to fit -
Pre-flight
The Pre-Flight service is a baseline service and a good choice for the casual rider whose bike is generally in good nick.
This service includes:
* Full safety check of frame & fork
* Gears adjusted
* Brakes adjusted
* Tyres pumped up
* Chain lube
* Test ride
AUD 99
incl. call-out Castlemaine
excl. parts & labour to fit -
Standard
The standard service is recommended for frequent riders like commuters or sports enthusiasts. The standard service provides preventive maintenance that makes your bike last longer and run smoother. We recommend this service at least once a year.
The service includes:
* Inspection of frame & fork
* Deep cleaning of the drive train
* Gears tuned
* Brakes adjusted
* Minor wheel truing
* Check and adjustment of hubs
* Tyres checked and inflated
* Safety check & test ride
AUD 150
incl. call-out Castlemaine
excl. parts & labour to fit -
Major Tom
The Major Tom Service is the best choice for bikes that haven’t been serviced in the last 12 months.
This service includes:
* Deep clean of frame
* Deep clean of the drivetrain
* Inspection of frame, fork & all wear parts
* Deep clean of the drivetrain
* Replacement of external shift and brake cables or brake bleeding
* Gears tuned
* Brakes adjustment (change of pads incl.)
* Check of bottom bracket
* Clean & grease of headset
* Clean,adjustment & grease of wheel bearings* * Wheel trueing
AUD 220
inc. call-out Castlemaine
excl. parts & labour to fit (except mentioned) -
The Rebuild
The Rebuild service is a whole strip, down to the frame and reassembly. The Rebuild is a great option to change things up, with no extra charge for labor to change components.
This service includes:
* Full clean of frame and wheels
* Stripping and assessment of all components
* Deep clean of the drive train
* Wheel truing
* All bearings cleaned, regreased, and adjusted
* All cables replaced (as required)
* Gears tuned
* Brakes adjusted
* Safety check & test ride
AUD 360
excl. parts -
Electra
The BikeRanger services ebikes, but currently not the e-drive train yet. However, this is coming soon.
The Electra service includes:
* Inspection of frame, fork & all wear parts
* Deep cleaning of the drive train
* Gears tuned
* Brake adjustment
* Minor wheel truing
* Check and adjustment of hubs
* Check & adjust of the bottom bracket
* Replacement of brake pads if required
* Tyre checked and inflated
* Safety check & test ride
AUD 160
Excludes parts & labour to fit
BOSCH update and report AUD 50 -
Cargonara
Cargo bikes carry heavier loads, so their drivetrains and brakes require frequent maintenance. Due to their stronger construction and heavier weight, servicing is more time-consuming.
The Cargonara service includes:
* Inspection of frame, fork & all wear parts
* Deep cleaning of the drive train
* Gears tuned
* Brake adjustment
* Minor wheel truing
* Check and adjustment of hubs
* Check bottom bracket
* Replacement of brake pads if required
* Tyre checked and inflated
* Safety check & test ride
AUD 220
Excludes parts & labour to fit
BOSCH update and report AUD 50 -
Small fixes
Did you buy some parts online and need help to get them mounted?
No problems; Matt will fit anything from a new cassette to saddle bags or a bike trailer, with the exemption of electric conversions.
If you have any questions or just need a bolt tightened or the saddle or handlebar adjusted, you can swing by at 1 Halford Street Castlemaine VIC 3450
About
Matt, aka “The Bike Ranger’, is a fully qualified bike mechanic and engineer from Germany. After working in the bike industry for a few years, Matt got into engineering but always kept his passion for bikes.
It was the huge number of cargo bikes, and many cyclists in general, on Castlemaine’s roads, what inspired Matt to return to the cycling world.
BikeRanger provides a convenient service for people who choose two over four wheels. Matt is also a volunteer with the Castlemaine Repair Café, which is at the Community House every last Sunday.
What the people say
Here some customer reviews
*****
Matt is very professional and knowledgeable; it’s just what our community needed. My bike is in best condition it’s ever been. [Aleksandar, Castlemaine]
*****
Matt serviced my old racer and got it up and running beautifully. We came back again this weekend to service my son’s bike as the brakes were not working and it needed some servicing. He fixed it on the spot for us. He is very reasonably priced, friendly and knowledgeable! Will be back for sure! [Eliza Castlemaine]
*****
Matt is everything you want with a service provider: highly skilled, knowledgeable, communicative, thorough and punctual. He's fixed a couple of our more complex European bikes which always come back running very smoothly
[Tristan Castlemaine]
*****
I had a mountain bike serviced and a e-mountain bike fixed. Very happy with service provided. Highly recommend Matt. [Leslie Castlemaine]
*****
Helpful, efficient and timely bicycle repair and servicing. Thank you! [TimTim - Castlemaine]
*****
“Canno recommend Matt highly enough.
Very professional and thorough service.
so convenient !” [Sima Harcourt]
*****
“Matt has been so helpful with fixing my bike exactly when I needed it. There was not waiting time and he had all the know how needed, from mechanical to mechanical electrical. I have a beast of an electric cargo bike and am so glad to have find someone who can fix it when I need it. Gotta keep it on the road as part of our compost transport!”
[Lucy Castlemaine]
*****
“Matt came to our place and did an amazing service on my E-Cargo Bike!
Great communication, really community minded and excellent bike knowledge. Will be using The Bike Ranger for all my future bike servicing. Thoroughly recommend”
[Jessie - Castlemaine]
*****
“Our electric cargo bike was out of action and needed fixing. We booked Matt to come to the rescue, and we are so glad we did! He's very professional and friendly, and we are having so much fun zipping around on the bike again! Thank you so much!” [Tys & Ruth Castlemaine]
*****
”Very punctual, professional and convenient. I booked “the rebuild” and Matt did wonders on my bike. It genuinely feels brand new. And the best part is that he came to our house. Will definitely use his services again.”
[Cyril - Castlemaine]
*****
”Matt is very approachable, reliable, organised and knowledgeable. He provides a comprehensive and thorough service, and I would highly recommend him for all your bike needs.” [Lisa - Castlemaine]
*****
”Matt fixed my bike so well! I asked him to have a look at the brakes. They were pretty bad! He did such a great job, they were so good when I rode it again. He also looked at the gears and they were smooth when he finished. The whole bike seemed like it had a new lease on life.” [Tiffany - Taradale]