At CycleOMania we pride ourselves on being the first in many services offered to bicycle owners in Oman.
While several shops had options and tools to measure customers and bring the right frame size bikes for the customer, it was rarely done (unless the customer already knew the information). So we took the lead and made sure that every bike we sold was a good fit for the customer. We studied as much as possible to offer bike fitting. What most use machines to do, we have done visually since 2017 and are still on the point many times compared to most shops in Oman.
We were the first to educate our customers NOT to use the standard WD40 and similar copies on bicycle components for the damage they do. Now it is almost common knowledge.
Then we introduced ultrasonic chain cleaning at no extra cost with every bike service (removable chains).
Derusting or Rust Removal
We know that Oman has very similar weather to our neighbours the UAE. However, the “climatic conditions” are different. Compared to Oman, Dubai has a very high amount of dust in the air, and possibly the same amount of humidity as Oman. Therefore, the dust tends to overpower humidity and thereby not allow oxidation or rusting. While in Oman, the low volume of dust in the air allows the humidity to settle and cause rust. That is why a person moving from Dubai will say, my bike was on the verandah for the last 3 years in Dubai… no rust, but in Oman, it has rusted within 3 weeks.
Rust destroys several components on the bike and some of the destruction can lead to expensive repairs if not taken care of. We have witnessed this many times at our shop.
So for a while, we have been manually removing as much rust as possible while doing service. Now we introduce proper rust removal.
For the first time in Oman, bicycle component rust removal is offered officially in any bike store. We are happy to be the first.
We use multiple tools and methods to remove rust. The methods and techniques we follow are listed below;
- Ultrasonic Rust Removal (45 minutes to 90 minutes)
- Removable chains
- Smaller cassettes and freewheels
- Derailleurs and
- Other small components
- Electrolytic Rust Removal (overnight)
- Removable chains
- All cassettes and freewheels
- Derailleurs
- Handlebars
- Disc brake rotors
- Loose spokes (not spokes on wheels)
- Other small components
- Manual Rust Removal
- Removable chains
- All cassettes and freewheels
- Derailleurs
- Handlebars
- Disc brake rotors
- Spoke on wheels
- Larger components
- Other small components
To make these services visible, we have included them in the all-new 1-step appointment form “Essential Appointment Service Form (just click to add rust removal options). They are also available under /rust-removal-derusting/
We are excited and expecting to see a lot of you bike lovers coming in to take advantage of this new service.
Take a look at these before and after photos… they depict BOTH the full bike service AND the rust removal service (chain). Notice the chain and the frame!
BEFORE
AFTER
They say a photo or a picture is worth a thousand (1,000) words… there you have it, two thousand words in two pictures!
Thank you!
Come and visit us.
Team CycleOMania
