We now offer premium bike servicing to all local cycling customers with performance bikes, not just our Vaaru customers. We suggest that this service is for premium bikes as that is where our experience lies, in producing and finishing high-end bicycles and their associated components.
We are based at Chalk Meadows, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7LW and all servicing takes place in our own Vaaru workshop. We offer an appointment-only service so please do contact us before travelling.
How to book
We offer a range of services including a diagnostic service for faults that you may not have been able to resolve before.
Please contact us for more information.
Why choose Vaaru for your bike servicing?
Whether you rely on your bicycle for daily commuting, weekend trail rides, or competitive racing, expert care makes all the difference in performance, safety, and longevity.
With over two decades of hands-on experience in the cycling industry, James Beresford brings a level of mechanical precision and technical insight that goes far beyond standard workshop repairs.
What can you expect from Vaaru servicing?
Elite Competitive Servicing: Preparing and fine-tuning precision machines for world-class athletes, where micro-adjustments directly impact performance under the most demanding conditions.
Custom Design & Manufacturing: Engineering and fabricating bespoke bicycle components from initial blueprint to final physical part.
Complete Custom Builds: Hands-on experience tearing down bikes to their frame, integrating custom-manufactured components, and rigorously testing real-world performance to guarantee flawless execution.
Bespoke Bike Fitting & Geometry: Expert frame fitting tailored specifically to the rider—whether craft-building bikes around custom geometry or conducting comprehensive fit checks on your existing setup for maximum efficiency and comfort.
High-End Maintenance: Master-level diagnostic and overhaul services for advanced groupsets, carbon frames, suspension systems, and custom setups.
Every bike that enters the workshop receives the exact same standard of meticulous care, engineering rigor, and attention to detail developed over 20+ years at the absolute peak of the industry. From routine tune-ups to complex custom integrations, your ride is in expert hands.
Servicing Options
All services exclude the cost of replacement parts unless specified.
1. The Essentials Service (Road & Gravel)
Ideal for routine maintenance, pre-race checkovers, or seasonal tune-ups.
- Complete safety check and frame inspection for stress or damage.
- Precision gear indexing and limits adjusted (Mechanical or Electronic).
- Brake system inspection, alignment, and pad adjustment.
- Full drivetrain clean, de-grease, and fresh lubrication.
- Wheel true check and spoke tension inspection.
- All fasteners checked and torqued to manufacturer specification.
- Tyre pressure check and inspection for wear or tears.
2. The Performance Service
Our most popular service—recommended every 6–12 months or before a major event or gravel bikepacking trip.
- Includes everything in The Essentials Service, plus:
- Complete strip down of drivetrain (crankset, chain, cassette, derailleurs) and deep ultrasonic clean.
- Bottom bracket removal, inspection, regrease, or replacement.
- Headset and integrated cockpit inspection, clean, and regrease.
- Wheels trued laterally and radially in a truing stand.
- Hydraulic brake system inspection and fluid top-up/top bleed.
- Gravel Specific: Tubeless sealant refresh and valve check.
- Road Specific: Electronic drivetrain firmware update and battery diagnostics (Di2/AXS).
3. The Grand Tours / Ultimate Overhaul
A complete frame-up rebuild designed to bring your high-end road or gravel machine back to factory-showroom condition.
- Includes everything in The Performance Service, plus:
- Complete bike teardown down to the bare frame and fork.
- Bare frame ultrasonic clean, polish, and protective wax/coating applied.
- Full hydraulic brake system bleed (front and rear) with fresh fluid.
- Complete recabling (internal or external gear cables/housing or brake lines).
- Hub overhaul: Bearings inspected, cleaned, and freshly greased (or replaced).
- Full tubeless setup refresh (new rim tape if required, fresh sealant, new valve cores).
- Final race-ready setup, road tested, and tuned.
Service Pricing Chart
| Service Package | Ideal For | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Essentials Service | Routine maintenance & pre-race tune-ups | £75 |
| The Performance Service | Deep clean, bearing service, & hydraulic check | £160 (+£40 for fully integrated internal headsets) |
| The Grand Tours Overhaul | Complete strip-down rebuild & showroom finish | £280 |
A La Carte & Specialized Services
Have a specific job or custom build in mind? We offer individual specialized services tailored to modern high-end builds.
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brake Bleed | Per brake (Front or Rear) using brand-specific fluid | £35 / brake |
| Electronic Drivetrain Service | Shimano Di2 / SRAM AXS pairing, limits, & firmware update | £35 |
| Internal Cable Routing | Complex / fully integrated cockpit & hidden headset routing | £65 – £90 |
| Tubeless Conversion / Refresh | Per wheel (Includes tape, valve, and sealant) | £30 / wheel |
| Bottom Bracket Service | PressFit or Threaded inspection & replacement | £45 |
| Hot Chain Waxing | Ultrasonic clean, thorough degrease, and hot melt wax application | £30 |
| Custom Frame Build | Bare frame to race-ready machine | £280 – £350 |
| Wheelbuilding & Truing | Custom wheel builds or precision spoke balancing | £35 / wheel |
| Workshop Hourly Rate | General labour for custom work or repairs | £65 / hr |
Book Your Service
To ensure each bike gets the attention it deserves, all workshop services are by appointment only.
- Get in Touch: Call us, email us, or fill out the booking form below.
- Drop Off: Bring your bike in for an initial consultation and drop-off assessment.
- Ride Ready: Collect your precision-tuned machine and hit the road or gravel.