Neutral Service Bikeshop

At Neutral Service Bikeshop, we service all hydraulic brake systems, including Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo. Our workshop team is highly experienced in accurately diagnosing braking issues and performing the necessary service for each specific system.

We also prioritize educating our customers by explaining why an issue occurred and providing advice on how to prevent it from happening again.

Identifying part wear during your service.

During every service, we meticulously assess the wear of individual components. There are many visual cues to which make up your service in totality, here are just a few examples of the week past.

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Servicing your bottom bracket is one of those things that often gets overlooked — but it’s absolutely critical to how the bike feels and performs.
Here’s why it matters:

1. Smooth Pedalling & Efficiency
Your bottom bracket houses the bearings that allow the cranks to spin. When they’re clean, greased and properly adjusted, pedalling feels smooth and efficient.

2. Prevents Costly Damage
If neglected:
Bearings wear prematurely and
the frame’s bottom bracket shell can be damaged
On high-end frames (carbon in particular), that’s an expensive mistake.

3. Eliminates Creaks & Noise
Many annoying creaks that riders blame on:
Pedals, Saddles, Seatposts
Actually come from the bottom bracket.
Servicing or re-greasing often solves mystery noises instantly.

4. Protects Against Water & Corrosion

Living in Melbourne, you know how unpredictable the weather is — wet roads, winter grime, and bike washes all introduce moisture.

Without proper grease:
Bearings corrode, cups seize, press-fit systems can start clicking
Regular servicing keeps everything sealed and protected.

5. Safety & Reliability

A worn bottom bracket can develop:
Side-to-side crank play, sudden bearing collapse
It’s rare — but when it happens, it’s not pleasant mid-ride.

When Should You Service It?

General guide:
• 🚴 Road bike (fair weather): Every 6-12 months
• 🌧️ Wet conditions / winter commuting: Every 6–12 months
• Gravel: More frequently depending on conditions

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A big thank you to all clients, partners and friends here at Neutral Service. After a tremendous year, we are taking a break to recharge and reinvigorate the service which we provide.

Join us back in the new year from the 12th of Jan.
Have a safe and Merry Christmas all!