Prices effective as of 11/08/2023
Freewheel Spa Service Clean, Service & Lube |
Second Freewheel Spa Service Scheduled at the Same Time as First Freewheel |
Chain Restoration Service Clean & Lube |
USPS Priority Mail Return Service |
30.00 |
29.00 |
30.00 |
Actual Cost |
First Freewheel |
for Second Freewheel in same order |
per chain |
for one or two Freewheels in same order |
Free Insurance included for up to $50 in Value |
Includes $3.00 for Insurance Coverage up to $100 in Value |
Subtract $5 (if included with freewheel service) |
Actual Cost for three or more freewheels in same service plus insurance cost |
PayPal Invoiced for Buyer and Seller Protection |
$1:00 extra for Optional Insurance Coverage up to $200 in Value |
$22 Each additional chain in same order |
Actual cost for insurance for each additional freewheel above two. |
100% Satisfaction Guarantee I Promise to Make & Keep you Happy! |
For three or more Freewheels in same order, contact for shipping quote |
If chain is rusted, please contact for evaluation and quote |
Thanks for the opportunity to service your freewheel and/or chain! |
Special "Slippery" Grease Additional Charge: $5.00
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For a small up charge, I offer Finish Line Extreme Fluoro Grease. This is a very expensive fluorinated and Teflon infused grease which is exceptionally slippery. It is also more challenging to work with in regard to placing ball bearings for assembly. If you "race" or compete with your vintage freewheel, or you never liked the spin "feel" of a new sealed bearing (i.e. think cartridge bottom bracket), Finish Line Exteme Fluoro might be for you.
However, my hunch is that the Finish Line grease will not have the same longevity as the Super Lube Synthetic I normally use. I don't believe it is as water, salt and heat resistant, as the synthetic. So keep this in mind. When you schedule your service, just request the "slippery" option! |
Freewheel Spa Policies
- Extra charges will be added in for replacement parts such as new bearings, pawls, internal shims and spacers, outer bearing race/retaining ring, sprockets/cogs, sprocket spacers.
- Prices on replacement parts vary due to availability and condition. I will let you know what parts are needed or recommended and quote a price at the time of service.
- Pictures of work performed and/or parts needed are emailed to each Freewheel Spa customer.
- $100 of insurance is included with each return. Additional insurance is extra and is added to multiple items in same package.
- Most return shipping is handled through USPS Priority Mail flat rate boxes.
- International Shipping is extra. Please contact for a quote.
- Freewheel Spa Customers are sent an invoice when work is complete through PayPal. A PayPal account is not needed to make a payment. PayPal Invoice accepts your personal bank account, credit and debit cards, and the various forms of electronic payments, i.e. Venmo, etc. Payment via check can be accepted, however, using PayPal provides a nice level of protection for both me and the customer against loss, damage, theft, and fraud.
- When PayPal notifies me of payment received, I will prepare the freewheel or other part for shipment (usually within 24 hours). I will notify the customer when shipping occurs and will sign them up for email notifications through the USPS tracking system.
- When there are no challenges, my turn around time is usually in 24-48 hours.
Freewheel Spa Service Costs
(as of April 2022)
$30.00: Clean, Lube and Restore Your Freewheel
$30.00 Chain Cleaning and Re-Lube
Take that dirty filthy chain and make it Quiet as a Kitten! Shimano, SRAM, Wipperman, Campagnolo, Sedis, Sachs, Nashbar, Performance, any chain out there can achieve a resurrection and keep you happy for another 1000+ miles. I use Chain-L brand chain lube to make your chain run like new.
Other Prices
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Postage and Handling:
I combine 2 or more multiple items sent for service at the same time. I prefer to use USPS Flat Rate Boxes.
I charge the actual current rate for USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate. Small Flat Rate Box (can fit 1-2 freewheels) Medium Flat Rate Box (can fit 3-10 freewheels) Large Flat Rate Box (I doubt I'd ever need to use one!) International Shipping Extra: Contact for a quote |
Insurance: $100 of insurance value is automatically included in each purchase of service shipped back through USPS. Also PayPal buyer and seller protection is offered on PayPal completed transactions.
Additional USPS insurance costs: $100-200 in value: add $3.00 $201-300 in value add $4.00, etc. |
Small Parts ~ Prices are a General Guide - Rarer Parts Sometimes More
(Pictures are sent to customers in order to confirm need for replacement)
$10.00 New Bearings: When original bearings have degraded and need replacing.
$ 5.00 Pawl Replacement (each): If the original pawl is damaged.
$ 5.00 Pawl Spring(s) Replacement (each): Some freewheels use two springs, others use one spring.
$ 2.00 Shim Replacement (each): Thin shims (between outer bearing race & inner body) are damaged when originally tightened.
$10.00+ Bearing Race/Retaining Ring: Removal Tools, especially 2 prong types, can damage threads.
$ 2.00+ Sprocket/Cog Spacers: Some spacers are rare and difficult to source.
$10.00+ Sprocket/Cog: Some sprockets are more abundant, others very difficult to find, worn and used sprockets will be less.
$25.00+ Body Replacement: Sometimes an inner body is damaged by removal tool and a transplant is needed.
$ 5.00 Pawl Replacement (each): If the original pawl is damaged.
$ 5.00 Pawl Spring(s) Replacement (each): Some freewheels use two springs, others use one spring.
$ 2.00 Shim Replacement (each): Thin shims (between outer bearing race & inner body) are damaged when originally tightened.
$10.00+ Bearing Race/Retaining Ring: Removal Tools, especially 2 prong types, can damage threads.
$ 2.00+ Sprocket/Cog Spacers: Some spacers are rare and difficult to source.
$10.00+ Sprocket/Cog: Some sprockets are more abundant, others very difficult to find, worn and used sprockets will be less.
$25.00+ Body Replacement: Sometimes an inner body is damaged by removal tool and a transplant is needed.
Other Services ~ Performed in Conjunction with other Services
$15.00 Sprocket Polishing: Regina Oro & Nickle sprockets can really shine, Japanese ones, not so much. Please consult.
$10-30.00 Interior Modifications: Sometimes the interior bodies need adjustments which require careful grinding. Please consult.
$10-30.00 Interior Modifications: Sometimes the interior bodies need adjustments which require careful grinding. Please consult.
144BCD & 122 BCD Triplizers & 122 BCD 37 Tooth Chainring:
I don't provide these Stronglight compatible 122BCD and Campagnolo 144BCD triplizers and chainrings. My friend, Jon, over in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, has these custom made and offered through Red Clover Components. You can click on the title above to open a new window or tab in your browser which will take you to his site.
Jon provides a top-notch product that can be found nowhere else on planet Earth. He's a pleasure to deal with and I can vouch for his chainrings. I'm using a 122BCD Tripizer on a vintage Gitane TdF. The Red Clover Triplizer is top shelf, durable, and gets the job done--- which is to help haul our sorry selves up long steep hills!
I don't provide these Stronglight compatible 122BCD and Campagnolo 144BCD triplizers and chainrings. My friend, Jon, over in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, has these custom made and offered through Red Clover Components. You can click on the title above to open a new window or tab in your browser which will take you to his site.
Jon provides a top-notch product that can be found nowhere else on planet Earth. He's a pleasure to deal with and I can vouch for his chainrings. I'm using a 122BCD Tripizer on a vintage Gitane TdF. The Red Clover Triplizer is top shelf, durable, and gets the job done--- which is to help haul our sorry selves up long steep hills!
About Spa Service Times
Return Shipping and Insurance
As most US residents are aware, the prices for USPS Priority Mail Shipping have increased. Priority Mail delivery times have also slowed down. And finally, the value of vintage freewheels has increased.
My average turnaround time to receive your freewheel, clean, service and lube it, send a PayPal invoice, and have it ready for return shipping is 24-48 hours (if no complications are discovered). The largest factor in the process has become the shipping time.
USPS includes $100 in insured value with Priority Mail shipping. However, this amount only covers the value of the most common vintage freewheels. With their value increasing substantially in recent years, I feel it is paramount to include adequate insurance when I return your freewheel(s).
At this time, I include the actual cost of Priority Mail Shipping plus the estimated insurance replacement value on the PayPal invoice I send to you.
My average turnaround time to receive your freewheel, clean, service and lube it, send a PayPal invoice, and have it ready for return shipping is 24-48 hours (if no complications are discovered). The largest factor in the process has become the shipping time.
USPS includes $100 in insured value with Priority Mail shipping. However, this amount only covers the value of the most common vintage freewheels. With their value increasing substantially in recent years, I feel it is paramount to include adequate insurance when I return your freewheel(s).
At this time, I include the actual cost of Priority Mail Shipping plus the estimated insurance replacement value on the PayPal invoice I send to you.
