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April 17, 2019

Mobile Bike Shop - always ready to come to you

Mobile Bike Shop. When you think of it, what pops into your mind?

Picture this...

Taking a wheel off your bike. Loading it into the car or rack (without getting scuff marks on your car or yourself!). Driving to the bike shop and unloading.

Returning to get the bike when it's ready. Paying for the work. Re-loading it into your car carefully and thus getting it back home safely.

Or:

Sending an email to Mobilebikeman.com. Calling to set the time and place. Mobilebikeman Mobile Bike Shop comes and does the heavy lifting.

When the bike is ready, Mobilebikeman delivers the bike to you, at your time and place. Requesting we drop off the bike and send you an invoice to pay by email because you are unable to be there.

As soon as you get home, you exchange your work wear for bike wear and hit the road on two wheels.

Your time is valuable. Therefore, Mobilebikeman.com Mobile Bike Shop is always ready to come to you. We offer you options and save you time.

Because your time is valuable, we work to keep our Mobile Bike Shop - parts stock, equipment, vans, website - updated and always ready to go. Whether it be a bike ordered online that you need some help assembling, a bike you want packed for a trip near or far, a bike you ride every day to work, or a bike that's been sitting and needs some love, Mobilebikeman.com can help you with your bicycle service needs.

Click here to see our Mobile Bike Shop menu of tune ups, other services, details and pricing.

Mobile Bike Shop Service Menu Updates

We updated our Mobile Bike Shop Service Menu so you can see clearly all of your options.

We offer different Tune Up options, including Full Tune Up or Pro Tune Up (Full Tune Up plus bike pick up, degrease, wash and wax, and check suspension PSIs on Mountain Bikes).

Or perhaps you have a well-loved bicycle that needs a good bit of work to get it rolling again. You might need an Overhaul service - Mobilebikeman.com mobile bike shop can help.

Mobile Bike Shop - Service Area Map

Whether you are in the Denver area, up in Lafayette, or down in Castle Rock, Mobilebikeman.com Mobile Bike Shop will come to you for your bicycle service needs. Our website shows you a map of the areas we go to, so you can easily see.

Mobilebikeman.com Mobile Bike Shop Service Area map

Mobile Bike Shop - Reviews

We love hearing from you! We warranty all of our work to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and we highly appreciate reviews. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any issues, because we are here to serve you. 

Here are a few of our recent reviews and feedback. Also see the full list of our reviews here.

"I wanted to write a quick note to say – THANK YOU!  It was like I was riding on a cloud this morning to the gym.  My bike also felt brand new with the great brake pads you installed." - Anne

“I wish I had found out about this a few years ago. MobileBikeMan is a great service. It was easy to schedule an appointment, Jose comes right to your house and he was extremely competent and thorough and addressed all the issues I had with my electric bike. I was really pleased with the service and Jose's responsiveness to everything I needed.” -Martin J. Champagne, Jr. 

“On time and got the work done quickly. Texted ahead and arrived as projected. Friendly and professional. To top it all off, he came to the house to get my wife's bike back on the road. 100% recommend!” Adam Wallen 

“This guy is awesome! I asked him to tighten the cover on my crank at the last rest stop during the Tour de Cure today. Not only did he do that, he fixed a mystery sound in the crank that has eluded other bike shops and techs all summer! You're THE MAN!” - Scott Flanagan

Mobile Bike Shop 2019 About Us

Fast forward to 2019 – Mobilebikeman Mobile Bike Shop has been on the road for 4 years and we’ve learned a lot along the way. In 2018, because of small profit margins and internet shopping, we made the decision to service and repair bicycles only. We now have more time, energy, and resources to focus on serving you and our loved cycling community.

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Happy Riding! :)

July 31, 2018

Cycling Spotlight Parker

Parker - a land where green grasses mix with wild prairie. Neighborhoods mix with wild forest. Deer roam through the plains and backyards. And you feel released to the wild on two wheels.

Here at Mobilebikeman.com we have had the pleasure of visiting Parker many times over the years and we have noticed the abundance of cycling opportunities there.

If you're ready, then lets take a cycling tour of Parker!

Cherry Creek Trail Parker

If you're familiar with the Denver Metro area trails you've probably heard of the Cherry Creek bike path. But did you know that not only does this trail traverse downtown Denver, it also goes all the way south to Parker and into Franktown? Cherry Creek bike path is one of our favorites due to the great Colorado scenery, abundance of amenities (water, restrooms), and accessibility.

Woman on Cherry Creek Trail Parker

 

Hidden Mesa Open Space 

Hidden Mesa Open Space Entrance

Just 12.6 miles from Parker center you'll find Hidden Mesa Open Space. It's beautiful nature retreat that feels far away from the city life but takes less than an hour to get to. Douglas County offers guided bike tours on both paved and dirt trails. Or of course you can explore on your own! We love these trails for their peacefulness and the opportunity to see Colorado wildflowers.

Hidden Mesa Trailhead

 

Tallman Gulch Trail

The Tallman Gulch Trail is a 3.5-mile long paved pathway that extends from Mainstreet to Buffaloberry Drive along Tallman Gulch. The trail intersects Sulphur Gulch Trail at the north end and wraps around residential neighborhoods to the east side of Parker Road. The south end of the trail goes past Tallman Park, Legend High School and Cimarron Middle School.  There's even a coffeehouse nearby for refreshment!

Tallman Gulch Trail

Fika Coffeehouse

If you're looking for beautiful nature scenes and paved and dirt options, then Parker is a great choice. 

Mobilebikeman.com can help you get your bike ready for your Parker adventures. Perhaps it's time for a new chain, thorn resistant tubes, a tune-up. Or maybe you need help assembling a bike you bought online? Whatever your cycling needs, Mobilebikeman.com can help. We come to you!

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Happy Riding! :)

 

April 20, 2018

Cycling Spotlight Highlands Ranch

Here at Mobilebikeman.com, we have been traveling often to Highlands Ranch. We've noticed the abundance of awesome cycling there! With street routes, bike friendly paths, and easy access to major bike paths, Highlands Ranch presents great opportunities for cycling. Whether you live there already or want to bike out, Highlands Ranch is a great place for cycling in Colorado.

Cyclist on Spring Gulch Trail in Highlands Ranch Area

You may be familiar with the Highlands Ranch area and have some ideas about it already. But did you know that Highlands Ranch was one of the first planned live-work-nature communities in the Denver area? City planners took the time to think about the balance of open space and housing. When you look around Highlands Ranch, you see houses and mature trees, fields, and rolling hills.

Highlands Ranch - Becoming a suburb

In 1978, a large parcel of land in unincorporated Douglas County was purchased by The Mission Viejo Company. As the suburbs of Denver expanded, the company desired to build a new planned suburb, called Highlands Ranch, in northern Douglas County, akin to its first planned development of Mission Viejo, California.

Initial plans were drawn up, many of which are still being realized. These plans laid out several major streets and called for several schools and recreation centers, as well as a town center and public library. Large parcels of land were sold to private housing developers. As these developments appeared, they often carried their own names, creating a series of segmented neighborhoods throughout Highlands Ranch.

Plans for Highlands Ranch also included a snaking "green belt" which provided for undeveloped land for recreation. The plans also allowed for a large number of public parks and bike paths.

The Highlands Ranch area has many cycling options for road, mountain bike, and beyond.

C470 Bikeway

The C-470 Bikeway—also known as the C-470 Trail and Centennial Trail in Douglas County—provides open views of the Colorado foothills as it follows the southwestern segment of Denver's beltway. Along the way, the trail provides access to many desirable destinations such as Chatfield Lake, Green Mountain and Bear Creek Lake Park, as well as retail centers in Centennial.

Spring Gulch Trail

Cyclists on Spring Gulch Trail Highlands Ranch area

Spring Gulch Trail is a 5.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Highlands Ranch, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September

A quick ride southeast of Highlands Ranch will lead you to Castle Rock, another beautiful Colorado community with lots of cycling opportunities.

Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival June 3 2018

The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival began with the cycling boom in 1987.  The first year introduced over 1,200 cycling enthusiasts to the spectacular views of Colorado’s Front Range. For years thereafter, the number of riders grew as word spread about the gorgeous courses and the gracious hosts. The event’s growth continued with the introduction of the mountain bike ride in 1991. That same year and every year since, the festival has attracted more cyclists than any other cycling event in the Rocky Mountain region. The 2017 Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival had over 5,500 riders.

Three course length options traverse the high plains between Denver and Colorado Springs, through famous front range horse country. On a clear day, cyclists will enjoy views of the Front Range from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak.

Colorado Bike Expo June 2-3 2018

The Colorado Bike Expo has a new home at the Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. In its fourth year the expo will bring together industry professionals, recreational riders, biking enthusiasts and utilitarian’s with the latest products, consumer trends, screaming deals, organized rides, clubs & teams, advocacy groups and cycling destinations.

The two-day festival  will also include BMX flatland and aerial stunts, a kid zone, bike rodeo, learn to ride clinics, demos, fashion show, live music, beer garden, food trucks and more.

Highlands Ranch Mountain Biking

The Highlands Ranch Community Association is a great resource for area mountain biking. Trails include:

Highlands Point Trail System

Wildcat Trail System

Picture of Wildcat Mountain Overlook - Highlands Ranch Trails

Mountain Biking in Roxborough Park

On the southwestern edge of Highlands Ranch lies Roxborough Park, replete with mountain biking options for all levels of riders. And great views!

Are you excited about cycling in the Highlands Ranch area?

Mobilebikeman.com can help you get your bike ready for the ride. Maybe you need some new tires, thorn resistant tubes, a tune-up. Or perhaps you need help assembling a bike you bought online! Whatever your cycling needs, Mobilebikeman.com can help. We come to you!

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Happy Riding! :)

March 23, 2018

Bicycle Assembly and Bicycle Packing

Mobilebikeman.com offers bicycle assembly and bicycle packing services.

Bicycle Assembly

Did you buy your bike online? Looking for help putting it together?

Mobilebikeman.com can help you with assembling your new (or new to you) bicycle. We will come to you, help put everything together, and get you rolling!

Green Schwinn bike with fork on backwards; bicycle assembly and bicycle packing

Bicycle in need of assembly help - this bike came to us with the fork on backwards

Bicycle Packing

Perhaps you're looking to ship your bicycle for a tour, race, or vacation trip.

A couple on bicycles during Ride the Rockies Tour

Mobilebikeman.com will come to you, disassemble the bike, and wrap and package the parts for safe travel. You will be all set to ship your bicycle to its destination.

Shipping Options

When shipping your bicycle, you have options. One of those is BikeFlights, a bicycle shipping company started by passionate cyclists.  They provide a "Best Way Guarantee, you get the best price, on-time delivery, and best service with each shipment". Mobilebikeman.com works with BikeFlights to ship bicycles for BikeFlights customers as well.

Whatever option you choose for shipping, Mobilebikeman.com can disassemble and pack the bike for you. 

Bicycle Assembly, Bicycle Packing

Whether you need help putting a bike together or taking one apart, we can help!

Bicycles have a lot of parts. If you're trying to put one together and you've never done it before, it can be overwhelming. And it can take time.

Mobilebikeman.com can take the guesswork out of bicycle assembly for you. We can save you the time and make sure your bike is assembled safely, so you can take it out for your first ride! 

The same goes for bicycle packing. Your bike probably means a lot to you, so you want to make nothing is scratched and everything arrives intact.

At Mobilebikeman.com, we are experts at disassembling bikes, packing the parts, and putting them together in a bike box for safe and easy travel.

Mobilebikeman.com works on all kinds of bicycles, and if one thing's for certain, every bicycle is a little bit different. That's why, whether it's a racing bike, cruiser, tandem, you name it, we offer mechanical expertise for all of your put-it-together and take-it-apart needs.

And, of course, we come to you.

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Happy Riding :)

March 13, 2018

Tune up time and Bicycle Maintenance Guide

Tune up time!

It's spring (almost! - wait, 70 degrees this week?!!) and your bicycle is calling!

and your bicycle is saying two things...

Ride me!

and...

Give me a tune up!

Need a tune up fast? Call Mobilebikeman.com. We come to you!

We will tune up your bike and make sure it's safe and ready for you to ride this year.

We'll assess the condition of your bike and recommend any repairs or replacements to help you keep rolling strong.

Whether it's a road bike, commuter bike, mountain bike, cyclocross bike, tandem bike, recumbent bike, Ebike, kids bike, or even a bike like this:

young man rides a high wheeler style bicycle after tune up from Mobilebikeman.com

We service all types of bicycles!

 

New to Colorado? Have you heard about goatheads? 

Goatheads

Goathead thorns bear a remarkable resemblance to their nickname. Tribulus terrestris is an annual that adapted to grow in dry climates and otherwise tough conditions. This makes Colorado an ideal spot to find this invasive plant. Goatheads can be found all over Colorado, but especially in brush and prairie terrain.

Illustration of Goathead thorns AKA Punctureweed

A sound strategy for dealing with goatheads is (T)hreefold: 

  1. Terrain - If road biking, stay on paths / street (versus grass and field) 
  2. Tires - Quality tires will help resist goathead punctures
  3. Tubes - If your tire has slime, the slime helps to keep a puncture from deflating your tire. Some riders opt for tubeless tires. In a tubeless tire, the tire and the rim of the wheel form an airtight seal by adding a liquid sealant. 

We can help you prepare your bike to lessen the impact of goatheads.

 

Tune up time - who, me?

But, you say, I haven't really been riding my bike - it's been sitting in my garage/balcony/storage area.

Well, we can help you with that, too!

Often times, bikes that have been in storage need a little love. Perhaps some chain lube, new brake pads if they're worn down or dried out, and some slime for the tires (or thorn resistant tires) to help prevent goathead damage. These little things can go a long way. 

Perhaps you've an avid rider. You've mastered some bicycle maintenance yourself (good for you!). We can check over your bike and make sure the wheels are straight, check out the parts that get more wear and tear, and get you all set for another year of riding.

Best of all, you get back the time of hauling your bike back and forth to the shop, so you can get done all of those other things you need to get done. So when your bike arrives back to you, you'll be ready to ride!

Once you're gotten a great tune up, a little maintenance will go a long way to maintain it. Here's a handy guide from bicyclehabitat.com that breaks it down.

Bicycle Maintenance Guide

EVERY RIDE
(a safety check)
MONTHLY
(or every 500 miles)
EVERY 6 MO.
(or 2,500 miles)
YEARLY
(or every 6,000 miles)

Check tire pressure.

If it's low (if the tire feels squishy), fill to the correct PSI - which is listed on side of your tire.

Wipe down bicycle frame with a cloth.

Inspect frame and parts for signs of wear, such as cracks or dents.

Clean the frame to protect the paint/finish.

Once it's clean, inspect bike frame and fork for any cracks or dents.

Check all bearing systems: hubs, bottom bracket, headset and pedals.

Adjust and/or overhaul as needed, based on their condition.

Glance over the tire tread on both tires for embedded debris, to avoid getting a flat.

Wipe the chain and cassette cogs clean with a rag + earth-friendly degreaser.

Re-lube chain.

Check tires for wear such as dry rot or areas where tread is too worn. Replace if cracks or wear are significant.

Check your spare tube and patch kit: make sure the spare still holds air and the patch kit has glue + patches.

Check all brake and gear cables + cable housing for fraying, breakage, rust, corrosion.

Replace if necessary.

If you have quick release parts (such as wheels or seatposts), check that they are tight and that the wheels are secure. Check the wheels for loose spokes. If the spokes are loose, the wheels may have to be re-trued. Check the condition of hubs, bottom bracket, headset. adjust and/or overhaul as needed. Replace brake pads, and rubber brake hoods and handlebar tape if necessary.
Spin wheels to check for wobbles. If the wheel wobbles, this indicates that you need to have your wheel trued Using a wrench, test the tightness of the moving and connecting parts: crankarms, pedals, chainring bolts, seat bolt, seatpost bolt, stem bolts, handlebar bolts and all accessory mounting bolts/screws. Check all cables and housings for fraying, breaks, rust, and corrosion. Replace if necessary Clean and check wheels carefully for signs of wear such as worn sidewalls or cracks where the spoke touches the rim or hub.
Squeeze brakes to make sure they're grabbing and that the pads touch the rims, not the tires. Lube the pivot points of the brakes, derailleurs, and pedals. Check for worn brake pads and replace if needed; also replace worn handlebar tape or grips. Check the hubs, bottom bracket, and headset: adjust and/or overhaul as needed.
If you have a mountain bike, push down on and release the suspension to be sure that it's responding properly. Lube the brake and gear cables to prevent binding. Check the cables for fraying and rusting. Replace if necessary. Check for chain, cassette, and chainring wear and replace worn parts as needed. Overhaul the pedals to check the bearings and add fresh grease (this can be tricky!).
Look over the bike chain. Add chain lube if it looks dry. Check clipless pedals and cleats for loose screws/bolts. Clean the drivetrain (chain, chainrings, cassette, front and rear derailleurs) with biodegradable solvent and rags. Maintain and lube your suspension components according to the advice in the owner's manual.
Make sure you are prepared with tools (spare tube and/or patch kit, tire levers, pump), in case you get a flat while riding. (Or that you know where your closest bike shop is.) If you have a mountain bike, maintain and lube your suspension. If you have a mountain bike, maintain and lube your suspension components. Check basket, racks and accessories - be sure attachments and bolts seem in OK condition.

Ready to get your tune up done?  Contact us at Mobilebikeman.com. We come to you.

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Happy Riding :)

 

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