Tue–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–4:30

TheBicycle Restore

A full-service bike shop on Flournoy Drive in South Austin, with more than 30 years of repair behind the bench. Tune-ups, brakes, shifting, wheels, full overhauls and custom builds, with parts in stock for a wide range of bikes.

5.0Google rating from 160 reviews
30+years of bicycle repair
Same daytube and tire replacements

Behind the bench

Trued, tuned and torqued by hand.

Tune-ups, wheel truing, shifting and full overhauls, done on the stand in the shop on Flournoy Drive.

A bicycle on the repair stand in front of the shop's wall of parts
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Tune-ups

Three levels, depending on how much the bike needs.

Basic

$89

Advanced

$159

Premium

$258

Each level covers more of this list: brake adjustment, shifter and derailleur adjustment, headset adjustment, wheel truing, crank torque, cockpit check, frame and fork cleaning, wheel lubrication, tire inflation and drivetrain cleaning. Ask the shop which level fits your bike.

Rate card

Labor prices from the shop, updated September 2026. Parts are extra where noted.

Tube replacementPlus tube ($6.99–$15), and tire if needed ($12–$60+)$15.50 front / $18.50 rear
Tire installation$15.50 front / $18.50 rear
Wheel truing$18–$37 per wheel
Wheel replacement$15.50 front / $18.50 rear
Tubeless installationVaries by wheel
A blue vintage Schwinn Hollywood cruiser with chrome fenders
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Old bikes, back on the road

Vintage, antique and cruiser bikes get the full treatment: taken down to the frame, cleaned, inspected and rebuilt so they ride right again.

Paint and chrome work are no longer offered. The shop also doesn't service these:

  • Electric bicycles
  • Motorized bicycles
  • Adult tricycles

I have a vintage steel frame bike that needed a lot of love to get up and running again. Chris was fast, communicative, super nice, and went above and beyond to make it happen. It’s been such a joy to ride again, and I know I’ll be back to see Chris for all my cycling needs in the future.

Cheyney Teagan on Google, January 2026

Reviews

5.0 stars from 160 reviews on Google. A few of them, word for word.

At this point, Chris clearly doesn’t need another great review, but I’m leaving one because he deserves the praise.

He’s knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely takes pride in his work. He explains things clearly, doesn’t try to upsell you, and makes sure you understand what your bike actually needs.

Beyond being a great mechanic, Chris is one of those authentic local business owners who represents what makes Austin special. We ended up talking about music for nearly 30 minutes, and I really enjoyed the conversation. He’s friendly, engaging, creative, and clearly cares about the people who walk into his shop.

Fair prices, quality work, and an owner who truly cares about his craft and his customers. Highly recommended. Thanks Chris!

J T on Google, July 2026

Very knowledgeable, passionate owner. Such a breathe of fresh air when it comes to customer service. Would highly recommend. Walked me through the issues of my bike and laid out a plan of attack with an estimate of cost.

Raul Sandro on Google, April 2026

Great local bike shop! Chris is super friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his customers. I’ve been fixing my own bikes for the past 5 years, and I really appreciate the honest advice and quality service. Quick, professional, and fairly priced, highly recommend!

Ramon Montiel on Google, April 2026

No need to go to other bike shops for repairs. Chris is fast, assesses the issue(s) quickly & is knowledgeable with what needs to be done. Pricing is very fair and of course, supporting a local small business always a great thing to do. Chris and his shop will be my go to when my bike needs to be fixed or tweaked a bit to ride well.

Kurt Grandsire on Google, March 2026
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Christopher Mallett

Owner, lead mechanic and artist

MondayClosed
Tuesday10am – 6pm
Wednesday10am – 6pm
Thursday10am – 6pm
Friday10am – 6pm
Saturday10am – 4:30pm
SundayClosed