La Vuelta del Mundo · Bicycle workshop
Bicycle workshop in Neuchâtel
Your bike. Your adventure. Our experience.
La Vuelta del Mundo is a bicycle shop in Neuchâtel for people who use their bike for more than short journeys. We help you maintain and equip your bicycle sensibly and prepare safely for a cycling trip, everyday life with an e-bike or a longer adventure.
Maintenance, repairs and preparation
Our work combines bicycle mechanics, travel experience and personal advice. If your bike needs servicing, a repair or a check before departure, please arrange an appointment by telephone. Depending on spare-parts availability, servicing or a repair usually takes one to two days.
We maintain and repair conventional bicycles and e-bikes and sell equipment to prepare you for cycling trips around the world.
Servicing & maintenance
For conventional bicycles and e-bikes.
Repairs
Average time: one to two days, depending on spare-parts availability.
Pre-departure check
Preparation for a cycling journey, everyday e-bike use or a longer adventure.
Travel preparation – Set off safely and well prepared
Pre-trip safety check
Before a longer cycling journey, it is worth having your bicycle checked thoroughly. We inspect the brakes, gears, wheels, tyres, bearings, fastenings and other safety-related components.
This helps identify possible defects early and allows necessary repairs to be completed before departure.
Ready-to-travel check
Ready to travel – Safety check & flight preparation
On request, we combine the safety check with preparing and packing your bicycle for air transport.
Both services are also available separately.
Professional bicycle packing for air travel
If you want to take your bicycle on a plane, it needs to be carefully prepared and packed.
We prepare your bicycle for air transport and pack it carefully, taking your airline’s requirements into account.
Guided bicycle packing
Pack together – Learn for your next journey
You pack your bicycle together with us. We show you which parts need to be removed or protected, how to secure delicate components and what to consider when transporting it.
You gain practical knowledge that will also help on your return journey and future cycling trips.
Please note: Packing requirements vary between airlines and must be checked in advance.
Touring bike and e-bike advice
Choosing the right bicycle for travelling is not the same as choosing a bicycle for a short weekend ride. Comfort, reliability, repairability, luggage capacity and riding position all matter. We advise customers on touring bikes, e-bikes and practical equipment according to their age, destination, duration of travel and personal goals. Our brands:
Surly Disc Trucker
A touring bike for longer journeys with luggage, mainly on paved roads.
WORKSHOP · PRICE LIST 2026
Labour charges in CHF · Parts and consumables charged separately unless otherwise stated.
Service packages and safety checks
Quick safety check
CHF 49
Pre-trip safety check
CHF 79
Basic bicycle service
CHF 89
Standard bicycle service
CHF 139
Major bicycle service
CHF 219
Comprehensive overhaul
from CHF 349
E-bike service
from CHF 159
E-bike diagnostics
from CHF 49
Individual repairs
Tyres and wheels
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Replace inner tube, front wheel | CHF 25 |
| Replace inner tube, rear wheel | CHF 30 |
| Replace tyre | CHF 29 |
| Fit tubeless tyre | CHF 39 |
| Tubeless conversion, per wheel | CHF 59 |
| Minor wheel truing | from CHF 39 |
| Replace spoke | from CHF 45 |
| Build and lace complete wheel | CHF 119 |
| Adjust wheel bearings | CHF 29 |
| Service wheel bearings | from CHF 59 |
Brakes
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Adjust mechanical brake | CHF 25 |
| Replace brake pads, per brake | CHF 29 |
| Replace rim brake pads | CHF 29 |
| Replace brake rotor | CHF 29 |
| Bleed hydraulic brake | CHF 49 |
| Replace brake cable | CHF 29 |
| Replace brake cable and housing | from CHF 45 |
| Replace hydraulic brake hose | from CHF 69 |
| Install complete disc brake | from CHF 79 |
| Install V-brake or cantilever brake | from CHF 39 |
| Install brake lever | from CHF 39 |
Gears and drivetrain
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Adjust gears | CHF 29 |
| Replace gear cable | CHF 29 |
| Replace gear cable and housing | from CHF 45 |
| Replace and adjust rear derailleur | CHF 49 |
| Install gear shifter | from CHF 39 |
| Install front derailleur | from CHF 59 |
| Replace chain | CHF 29 |
| Replace cassette | CHF 29 |
| Replace chainring (depending on single/double/triple crankset) | from CHF 45 |
| Replace crankset | from CHF 59 |
| Replace bottom bracket | from CHF 79 |
| Replace drive belt | from CHF 49 |
Steering, cockpit and peripherals
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Adjust headset | CHF 29 |
| Service headset | CHF 45 |
| Replace headset | from CHF 69 |
| Replace handlebars | from CHF 49 |
| Replace stem | CHF 29 |
| Replace handlebar tape | CHF 49 |
| Replace grips | CHF 19 |
| Replace and adjust saddle | CHF 19 |
| Replace pedals | CHF 11 |
| Install 1 1/8-inch stem | from CHF 29 |
| Install 1-inch stem | from CHF 69 |
| Install handlebars | from CHF 79 |
| Install dropper seatpost | from CHF 29 |
| Install bar ends | from CHF 49 |
| Install remote-operated dropper seatpost | from CHF 79 |
| Install luggage rack | from CHF 49 |
| Install mudguards | from CHF 49 |
| Install bicycle computer | from CHF 29 |
| Install kickstand | CHF 19 |
| Install bicycle lock | from CHF 19 |
| Install panniers and luggage rack, adjust mounts | from CHF 29 |
| Install bottle cage | CHF 9 |
Accessories and lighting
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Install lights | from CHF 25 |
| Diagnose lighting fault | from CHF 29 |
Specialist work and touring equipment
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Rohloff oil change, labour | CHF 49 |
| Replace Rohloff shift cables | from CHF 69 |
| Pinion oil change, labour | CHF 49 |
| Service internal gear hub | from CHF 89 |
| Install hub dynamo | from CHF 119 |
| Assemble bicycle supplied partly assembled | from CHF 99 |
| Build bicycle from components | from CHF 199 |
| Pre-purchase inspection of used bicycle | CHF 69 |
| Accident or damage assessment | from CHF 79 |
| Repair estimate | from CHF 29 |
| Basic suspension fork service | from CHF 129 |
| Full suspension fork service | from CHF 189 |
| Rear shock service | from CHF 159 |
| E-bike software diagnostics, compatible system | from CHF 49 |
Workshop labour time
Hourly labour rate: CHF 100. Charged in 5-minute increments according to actual working time.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | CHF 8.50 |
| 10 minutes | CHF 17.00 |
| 15 minutes | CHF 25.00 |
| 20 minutes | CHF 33.50 |
| 25 minutes | CHF 42.00 |
| 30 minutes | CHF 50.00 |
| 35 minutes | CHF 58.50 |
| 40 minutes | CHF 67.00 |
| 45 minutes | CHF 75.00 |
| 50 minutes | CHF 83.50 |
| 55 minutes | CHF 92.00 |
| 60 minutes | CHF 100.00 |
For major repairs, we inform you of the estimated cost in advance. “From” indicates a starting price; additional work and parts are charged separately.
Equipment for long cycling journeys
A good touring bicycle is more than its frame and components. Tyres, bags, lights, tools, spare parts, saddle, handlebar position and navigation make a big difference on the road. We help you choose useful equipment and avoid unnecessary weight or expensive unsuitable purchases.
A bicycle for travel has different requirements from one for short rides. Comfort, reliability, repairability, luggage carrying and riding position are crucial. We advise you on touring bicycles, e-bikes and suitable equipment according to your destination, trip length, budget and experience.
Personal preparation before your journey
Many customers come to us because they want more than an ordinary repair. They want to understand their bicycle better, solve small problems themselves and set off with greater confidence. We also offer workshops and personal advice to help with this.
Arrange a workshop appointment
La Vuelta del Mundo is located at Rue de Fontaine-André 5, 2000 Neuchâtel. We have no fixed official opening hours. Please call us on +41 (0)77 523 04 23 to arrange an appointment.
La Vuelta del Mundo opens by appointment or when a booking has been made; please call or email us. We also ask you to arrange an appointment for the bicycle workshop.
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Advice: Monday–Thursday, 13:30–18:30. Workshop: Monday–Friday, 13:30–18:30. Neuchâtel local time. Payment on site; no online payment. Please contact us to change or cancel your appointment.