Mobile Bike Repair Service

Provide on-location bike repair and maintenance at homes and offices

Startup Cost
$8,000-$30,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
4-8 months
Profit Potential
$5,000-$17,000/month

Overview

Mobile bike repair services charge $40-$120 per call plus parts.

Servicing 80-200 bikes monthly generates $60,000-$200,000 annually with 60-75% margins.

In 2025, cyclists value convenience of mobile repair at home or office.

Services include tune-ups and adjustments ($50-$90), flat tire repair ($20-$40), brake and gear adjustments ($30-$60), bike cleaning and lubrication ($40-$80), safety inspections ($25-$50), and seasonal maintenance.

Successful mobile repair operates from van with tools and parts, services residential and corporate clients, responds quickly to calls, offers seasonal maintenance packages, and targets commuters and casual cyclists.

Can serve office parks.

Marketing through local cyclists, bike clubs, employers, and nextdoor.

Required Skills

  • Bicycle Mechanics
  • Mobile Service Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Route Optimization
  • Parts Inventory
  • Tool Management

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Growing cycling and commuter market
  • Lower overhead than brick-and-mortar shop
  • Convenience appeals to busy cyclists
  • Can serve wide geographic area
  • Recurring seasonal maintenance

Cons

  • Weather affects mobile service
  • Need reliable vehicle and tools
  • Limited by geography and traffic
  • Some repairs require shop equipment
  • Physical demands of mobile work

How to Get Started

  1. Get bicycle mechanic training and certification
  2. Equip van with tools and common parts
  3. Set service areas and pricing
  4. Market to local cyclists and employers
  5. Offer seasonal maintenance packages
  6. Build reputation through quality work
  7. Expand to corporate and cycling clubs

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