Fast, Reliable Bike Repairs in Leiden — By Appointment Only
At BackToTheFietsen, your bike gets immediate, expert attention — not a place in a two‑week queue. We work by appointment, meaning your bike is assessed and repaired straight away. No delays, no excuses. Need to stay mobile? We offer loan bikes while your repair is being completed.
Bij BackToTheFietsen geloven we dat jouw fiets directe en vakkundige aandacht verdient. Daarom werken wij uitsluitend op afspraak. Geen lange wachttijden — jouw fiets wordt meteen bekeken en gerepareerd. Indien nodig is een leenfiets beschikbaar.
## Service Prices (Prijslijst)
Service | Price (EUR) | Dutch | Chinese | Typical Parts Cost |
Brake Adjustment | 20 | Remmen afstellen | 刹车调整 | - |
Chain Lubrication | 10 | Ketting smeren | 链条润滑 | 3 |
Chain retension | 10 | Afstellen van kettingspanning | 调整链条张力 | - |
Seat Adjustment | Free with other services | Zadel afstellen | 调整座椅 | - |
Light Installation | 15 | Verlichting installeren | 安装灯光 | 0n request |
Puncture Repair | See Below | Lekke band repareren | 修补轮胎 | |
Replace Outer Tire (Rear) | 25 | Buitenband vervangen (achter) | 更换后外胎 | 35 |
Replace Outer Tire (Front) | 20 | Buitenband vervangen (voor) | 更换前外胎 | 35 |
Replace Inner Tube (Rear) | 25 | Binnenband achterwiel vervangen | 更换后轮内胎 | 10 |
Replace Inner Tube (Front) | 20 | Binnenband voorwiel vervangen | 更换前轮内胎 | 10 |
Replace Brake Cable (Outer) | 15 | Remkabel buiten vervangen | 更换外刹车线 | 15 |
Replace Brake Cable (Inner) | 15 | Remkabel binnen vervangen | 更换内刹车线 | 7 |
Replace Brake Pads | 15 per pair | Remblokken vervangen | 更换刹车片 | 15 per pair |
Bleed Brakes | 30 | Remmen ontluchten | 排气刹车 | 15 |
Adjust Gears (Derailleurs) | 20 | Versnellingen afstellen (derailleur) | 调整齿轮（变速器） | |
Adjust Gears (Hub) | 20 | Versnellingen afstellen (naaf) | 调整齿轮（花鼓） | |
Replace Gear Cable (Outer) | 15 | Versnellingskabel buiten vervangen | 更换外变速线 | 15 |
Replace Gear Cable (Inner) | 15 | Versnellingskabel binnen vervangen | 更换内变速线 | 5 |
Replace Nexus 3,5,7,8 | 40-60 | Vervang Nexus 3,5,7,8 | 更换 Nexus 3、5、7、8 | 25+depending on model |
Replace Chain (Closed) | 30 | Ketting vervangen (gesloten) | 更换链条（闭合） | 25 |
Replace Chain (Open) | 20 | Ketting vervangen (open) | 更换链条（开放） | 30 |
Replace Rear Sprocket | 25 | Achtertandwiel vervangen | 更换后齿轮 | 10 (cassettes more depending on speeds) |
Replace Pedals | 15 | Pedalen vervangen | 更换踏板 | |
Replace Bottom Bracket | From 40 | Trapas vervangen | 更换中轴 | 50 |
OUR MOST REQUESTED SERVICES
Puncture & Tyre Repairs (Lekke band / Bandenservice)
Fast puncture repairs and tyre replacements using quality parts only.
Brake Adjustment & Repair (Remmen afstellen / Remservice)
Precise brake setup for smooth, safe stopping on city bikes, cargo bikes and e‑bikes.
Gear Adjustment (Versnellingen afstellen — derailleur & naaf)
Clean, accurate shifting — no skipping, clicking or hesitation.
Wheel Truing & Spoke Work (Wielen richten)
Straightening wobbly wheels, spoke replacement and tension balancing.
Chain, Drivetrain & Bottom Bracket Repairs
Including chain replacement, sprockets, pedals, and full bottom‑bracket removal & installation.
Mechanical E‑Bike Repairs (E‑bike mechanische service)
We repair mechanical systems such as tyres, chains, brakes, gearing and bottom brackets.
🔧 Bosch Gen2 mechanical diagnostics available.
(A small surcharge applies due to extra setup time.)
Cargo Bike (Bakfiets) Repairs
From daily-use bakfiets maintenance to heavy‑duty repairs — we keep family bikes running safely.
Bolt Removal & Specialist Repairs
Seized, rounded, snapped or rusted bolts removed safely.
We fix things other shops won’t touch.
Important note
Worn and safety critical parts will be repaired/replaced if they are noticed when your bike is on the stand or during a test ride, regardless of what you came in for. Things like headset bearings, brake pads, torn cables are important for yours and other road users safety.
For bigger components that are excessively worn, in order to achieve a high quality service, we will quote and seek authorisation for the parts and work needed. Safety critical components (brakes, tires, stering components) will be replaced or repaired before the bike is returned.
Replace lock: on request. Proof of ownership and ID required. From: 30euros
Vanmoof (non electric) repairs available, please discuss with Doc!
Integrated Vanmoof no.5 Slot Lock replacement from €200
Bottom bracket replacement
Customisation, modification, rebuild and repair.
Garmin Tacx, Wahoo, Elite, Turbo Trainer/Indoor cycle trainer installation and set up available. Must include gear adjust before installation!
Bike pick up and return: Leiden +/- 10km : €25
Brands we repair:
BackToTheFietsen – Fietsenmaker Leiden
Repairs by appointment only
Email: backtothefietsen@gmail.com