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  • Service fees

    Puncture repair $35 includes new tube Shop rate $70/hour Standard Service (Nose to tail bolt check and adjust, brakes, derailleur hanger align, lube, gears, tires, test ride) $70 kids bike $120 adult bike $210 e-bike/full suspension bike Full service (same as standard service plus both wheels spoke tension/ trueing, thorough clean) $210 adult bike, $280…

  • New open hours!

    For bike repairs at 1048 New North Rd, Mt Albert. Please respect my family time and home- no after hours without prior arrangement! Bookings no longer required. During open hours, (but still welcomed). As of 10 Oct 2022: Mon 09.30 – 4.00 Tue 09.30 – 4.00 Wed 2.00 – 6.00 Thu 09.30 – 4.00 Fri…

  • 2022 bike repairs protocol

    Kiaora 2022, I am operating as per the current govt guidelines and traffic light levels. Please wear a mask when interacting at the shed door. As always, bookings for bike drop offs are required as I don’t have strictly regular open times, however if you see the garage door open please ask! Hourly bike repair…

  • Operating contactless(ly) at lockdown Alert level 3, 2021

    Kiaora Tamaki Makaurau! Hooray for level 3! I will be operating, however at a reduced capacity for bike repair, due to family life at L3. Totally contactless drop-offs and pick-ups outside of my workshop using a code lock, with a tracer-app QR code available. All comms via phone 0212528655 or email joscatcraft@gmail.com please, as I…

  • September update- Ready for your bike repairs

    Last month’s wait time has shortened right down. Hit me up for all sorts of bike repairs. Fixing bikes sinces 2003- 17yrs on the wrenches! Bypass the bike shop repair prices and go straight to the mechanic! 0212528655 or joscatcraft@gmail.com for bookings. I do not have fixed open hours at Le petit grotte à vélo…

  • August/September 2020 covid update

    A lot of interest in my bike services this month, thankyou Mt Albert community for being so keen on bikes! However, for a variety of reasons during lockdown, my waiting list currently extends well into late September. A quick explanation of my bicycle repair protocol during the national Coronavirus 19 Alert level 2 (or 3):…

  • Covid update, Level 1 and beyond

    Contactless transaction is not currently required. Book your bike repairs to arrange a time for dropoff at the garage door. Bike repairs are coming in frequently – I aim to turn around bikes within the week. Booking waitlist sometimes varies but is usually a short wait. For woodwork or sign painting please call to discuss…

  • Covid level 3 contactless bike repairs

    Kia Ora! I will be accepting a limited amount of bike repair work at L3. Pick ups and drop offs to the garage door, just as before, must be pre-arranged over the phone or email, and interaction will be brief and contactless. Please call 0212528655 or contact joscatcraft@gmail.com. A quick explanation of my bicycle repair…

  • Cantilever Floating Shelves

    Cantilever Floating Shelves

    Custom made twin floating shelves from reclaimed cedar slabs. These were sanded back to clean wood and matte finished with varnish, then slid onto cantilevered steel pins threaded into the wall framing.

  • Buzz-wire games

    Buzz-wire games

      A little while ago, I made these 5 portable buzz-wire games (remember- the classic battery powered science project, a steady-hand game with a wiggly wire you follow with a hand held wire hook, and a buzzer goes off when they touch). Well these games were for a serious customer, used for a fun excercise…