METAL MTB GARAGE

Experienced mountain bike mechanic servicing Derby, Branxholm, St Helens and surrounds

MTB Mechanic Derby, TAS!

Metal MTB Garage is run by Ben, a bike mechanic based in Branxholm, less than a 10-min drive away from the world-famous Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails.

Ben is a highly experienced MTB mechanic and Metal MTB Garage offers a full suite of service options from a basic tune up, gold level service to advanced repairs.

Metal MTB Garage offers a fly in / fly out service if you arrive in Derby with your bike boxed. You can relax while your bike is unboxed and built up, ready for you to explore Derby by the next day. Once you are finished riding, you can sit back while your bike is washed and packed up for your journey home.

Metal MTB Garage also offers a wide variety of spare parts for hire if the unfortunate happens, and you want to get back on your bike as soon as possible.

Need your MTB serviced? Emergency part? Or need a safety check? Look no further!

I offer a comprehensive list of services for all mountain bikes. Enduro, downhill, cross-country or hard tails.
I am also happy to service or repair any other kind of bikes, not just mountain bikes.

Bike Service

I offer a range of bike services packages to suit your needs and your budget. From a basic tune up to full suspension servicing.

MTB Part Hire

I have a range of bike parts available to hire from wheels to dropper posts and suspension, so you can get back on your bike as soon as possible.

Bike Safety Check

If you haven’t ridden your bike in a while or would just like it to be given a once over, I can make sure it is ready for you to tackle Derby.

Suspension Service

Do you need your fork or shock serviced or adjusted to suit your weight? I can service anything Fox, Rockshox or DVO.

About Our MTB Garage

I, Ben, have been riding, working on and living for bikes since I was sixteen. I looked at various locations in Tasmania where a mechanic was needed the most. After living in Derby for six months, a great location in Branxholm came up for me to open a workshop, where I could run it as I wanted to. The North East area was also in need of someone to do suspension servicing and repairs. I always pride myself on attention to detail and bike setup to give the rider the best experience on their bike.

Rider: Ben Stephens
Image credit: Dougal

Ben was more than we could ask as our World Cup team mechanic. His kind and chilled out character was bulletproof and attention to detail on the bikes was impeccable. The whole team trusted his work and it was perfect every time, an absolute pleasure to have along in the team!

Harry Molloy

Assistant Team Manager
Madison Saracen Factory Team

    
 
 
         
   Steve Chapman 
 03/06/2026
 
 
  Excellent suspension and gold class service.  Bike came back better than new!
  
 
        
   Eden Humphreys 
 04/04/2026
 
 
  Rang Ben on a whim to get the tiny screw that hold the compression dampener switch on for my sons bike and Ben had it, and delivered by change to derby within 20 min for us (Legend thank you).
  
 
        
   Doug Brown 
 22/02/2026
 
 
  Ben saved my trip and fixed my bike (on a Sunday arvo!) when no one else in Derby could (or couldn't be bothered).
  
 
        
   Simon Goninon 
 17/02/2026
 
 
  Seriously cannot overstate the kind of good human and god-level mechanic Ben is. Massive thanks for the Tassie Traverse rescue, mate! 🙏
  
 
        
   Lachie Gross 
 02/02/2026
 
 
  Blew my shock up while travelling in derby and thought the bike would be out of action for the rest of the trip. Luckily Ben had a shock for me to hire for a few days at a very reasonable price (and delivered to my door) 10/10 customer service
  
 
        
   Gravity Girls Cairns 
 13/01/2026
 
 
  Needed my shock serviced while travelling and Ben made it happen. Super quick service and so much knowledge and super friendly 🙌  went above and beyond to get our daughter back riding with a wheel replacement on the fly. Highly recommended for anyone in northern tas, whether you're travelling or a local!
  
 
        
   Kenzo Mbie 
 27/07/2025
 
 
  There’s simply no one better to work on any part of your bike than Ben. You wouldn’t think it possible… but even snipping a zip tie is done with super attention to detail. Just had a bike film wrapped and built and I just cannot find a fault. Dropper cable outer measured and cut for my preferred seat height. Hoses cut and aligned perfectly. It is like a magazine cover. Suspension setup, brakes and drivetrain is superb. Did I mention… there’s simply no one better to work on your bike? Google needs a six star option. Five isn’t enough.
  
 
        
   Jono Clark 
 16/07/2025
 
 
  Ben helped with some repairs needed before my bike was rideable again. Knowledgeable, helpful, great communication. 100% recommend Ben to any one who needs a good bike mechanic out Derby way. Really fair on price too.
  
 
        
   Steven Paine 
 13/06/2025
 
 
  Exceeded expectations 👌. Ben, provided exceptional service,  very knowledgeable and able to provide every level of service. Do yourself a favor and seek Ben's assistance with all and any MTB needs. Great location and great service.
  
 
        
   Marcus Morse 
 14/02/2025
 
 
  Absolutely brilliant. Amazing mechanic all around for suspension, wheels, and overall bike. Incredible service and care on very short notice and the bike has been running absolutely flawlessly for the month following. Totally recommend, the best mechanic / great knowledge. :)