Bike repair for Tustin riders

Tustin bikes lead a double life. Point north or east and you're climbing within minutes, toward Peters Canyon, Irvine Regional Park and the bottom of Santiago Canyon Rd. Point south and the Mountains to Sea Trail carries you on a long, flat run to the Back Bay. One side of that wears brakes; the other wears chains and tires. Most of what Tustin riders bring us is one or the other.

Since the 55 drops you onto MacArthur Blvd a few miles from our door, Tustin is one of the easier freeway trips to the shop. We're independent and owner-run, and we talk through what the bike needs, and what it costs, before any work begins.

Getting your bike to the shop from Tustin

About 7.9 miles by road from Tustin City Hall (300 Centennial Way) (6.2 miles in a straight line). Approximate: computed from OpenStreetMap coordinates and routing data. Traffic and your exact start point change it.

From Tustin City Hall (300 Centennial Way): take Newport Ave to the 5 for a short stretch, then the 55 (Costa Mesa Fwy) south for about 3 miles. Exit at MacArthur Blvd and turn right. MacArthur becomes W MacArthur Blvd as you head west; after about 3 miles you reach the shop, between Fairview St and Harbor Blvd, in Suite B.

Coming from the 405 instead: use the Fairview Rd or Harbor Blvd exits and go north to MacArthur.

Directions from Tustin in Google Maps

Repairs Tustin riders ask for most

• Hydraulic brake bleeds — A lever that sinks toward the bar after a few canyon descents usually means old or aerated fluid. We bleed it with fresh fluid for a firm, consistent feel. Book this · More
• Pads, rotors and calipers — Glazed pads and warped rotors are the other half of climbing wear. Pads replaced, rotors trued, calipers aligned. Book this
• Gearing for the foothills — Spinning out on the flats or grinding up Peters Canyon? Cassette, chainring and groupset changes are quoted on inspection. Book this · More
• Drivetrain clean after trail miles — Long Mountains to Sea Trail rides coat the chain with grime. A deep clean of chain, cassette, rings and derailleurs gets shifting crisp again. Book this
• Wheel truing — Lateral and radial truing, spoke tension and broken-spoke replacement. Book this · More

If one bike does both Peters Canyon and Santiago Canyon Rd for you, tell us when you book. Dirt and long descents on the same bike call for different tire and pad choices than a pure road setup, and we'd rather set it up for how you actually ride. Our guide to disc brakes on OC climbs explains the warning signs.

Full repair and service menu

Everything on the bench, on road, triathlon, gravel and mountain bikes of any brand. Pick one to book it, or choose "Not sure, diagnose it" when you book. Prices are confirmed with you before work starts; parts are quoted separately.

Tune-ups & checks

• Tune-up — Safety check, shifting and brake adjustment, drivetrain lube, bolts torqued to spec. Price: Ask
• Full service / overhaul — Our most thorough service for bikes that get ridden hard. Checklist confirmed at drop-off. Price: Ask
• Pre-race check — Safety and performance check before race day or a big event. Price: Ask

Brakes

• Hydraulic brake bleed — Fresh fluid and a firm, consistent lever, road or MTB disc brakes. Price: Ask
• Brake service — Pads, rotor truing and caliper alignment, rim or disc. Price: Ask

Drivetrain & shifting

• Di2 / AXS setup — Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS install, pairing, firmware and fine-tuning. Price: Ask
• Drivetrain deep clean — Chain, cassette, rings and derailleurs cleaned and re-lubed. Price: Ask
• Bottom bracket & bearings — Creak hunting, press-fit and threaded BB service or replacement. Price: Quote on inspection
• Cables & housing — Fresh cables and housing for crisp shifting and braking. Price: Ask

Wheels & tires

• Wheel true & spoke repair — Lateral and radial truing, tension check, broken spokes replaced. Price: Quote on inspection
• Tubeless setup — Tubeless install, sealant refresh, valve service. Price: Ask
• Flat repair & tire install — Fast fix for flats, tire and tube replacement. Price: Ask

Builds & upgrades

• Custom build — Frame-up build with the parts you choose, assembled and torqued to spec. Price: Quote on inspection
• New bike assembly — Assembly and setup of new bikes we sell (including Cervélo) and custom frames. Price: Ask
• Component install & upgrades — Groupsets, wheels, power meters, saddles and cockpit swaps. Price: Quote on inspection
• Bar tape & cockpit — Bar tape wrap, stem and bar swaps, cockpit adjustments. Price: Ask

How a repair works

1. Book or call. Tell us what the bike needs online, or call (714) 760-4908. Not sure? Choose "diagnose it" and describe the symptoms.
2. Drop off and quote. We look the bike over with you and go through the work and price before anything starts.
3. Ride. We call or text when it's ready, and walk you through what we did at pick-up.

Shopping for a new bike instead? We're authorized dealers of Pinarello, Colnago, Cervélo, ENVE, Look, Scott, Princeton, Scope, CeramicSpeed, Shimano, KASK, MET, ASSOS, Q36.5, Velocio, and more: request a bike quote or see all brands.

Questions riders ask

More for Tustin riders: the Tustin rider guide (local rides and routes). Repair pages for nearby cities: Bike repair Irvine, Bike repair Orange, Bike repair Santa Ana, Bike repair Lake Forest.

Veloaded Cyclery has one location, at 3420 W MacArthur Blvd Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92704. We don't have a shop in Tustin.