velocker

Velocker

With at home pickup and drop-off, taking care of your bike is easy.

How it works

  1. Schedule your pickup time
  2. vélocker picks up, services and/or stores your bike
  3. Select your drop-off date
  4. vélocker returns your bike
“I love getting our bikes out of the way for winter. Its even better getting them back tuned up in the spring.”
Gene H.

FAQs

Q: What kinds of bikes can vélocker service?

A: Our expert mechanics are equipped to service single speed city cruisers, mountain bikes, professional race bikes, and everything in between. We are not offering services for e-bikes currently.

Q: What's included with my bike service?

A: All bikes are given a complete wash and subjected to a 30+ point safety inspection.

Vélocker tune-ups include:

  • Tests of shifting and braking systems. All cables, housing, and brake pads are checked for wear/damage and labor for replacement included.
  • Your bike’s cranks and pedals get inspected and bearings in drive systems are checked.
  • Bottom bracket and/or chainring replacement labor included.
  • Safety check of all stem, cockpit, saddle, and seatpost bolts for proper adjustment/torque.
  • Basic headset adjustment.
  • Labor for replacement of grips/ bar tape and saddle included.
  • Tires inflated to proper pressure.
  • Chain wear checked and chain properly lubed or labor for replacement included.
  • Both wheels are removed from your bike and a basic wheel true is performed.
  • Hub adjustment is performed on both hubs.
  • Labor for tire or inner tube replacement or tubeless sealant installation included.
  • Firmware, charge level, and proper function of electronic shifting systems tested.

Q: Where does vélocker provide service?

A: We currently provide service in select areas of Chicago. You can check availability using your zip code before checkout. We are expanding to include the entire Chicagoland area in 2025.