Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is the traditional Gold Service model broken? As we look towards 2026, we are rethinking how bike shops should charge for their work. Join us on Skool.com here: skool.com/mapdec
In this video, we break down the 4 main pricing models—Menu, Hourly, Tiers, and Outcome—and explain why the most popular methods (like the "Gold/Silver/Bronze" tiers) often reward sloppy mechanics and cost riders more money.
We believe you should pay for a silent, safe bike (the Outcome), not just a list of ticked boxes (the Process).
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 The changing landscape of workshop pricing
00:50 Model 1: The "Menu" Price (Why it causes arguments)
02:38 Model 2: The Hourly Rate (The race to the bottom)
04:12 Model 3: The "Tiered" Tick List (Gold/Silver/Bronze)
06:28 Why Tiers reward fast, sloppy work
07:35 Model 4: The "Outcome" Promise (Mapdec's Choice)
10:15 The problem with Outcome Pricing: Trust
11:10 The Debate: Which model do you prefer?
Is the traditional Gold Service model broken? As we look towards 2026, we are rethinking how bike shops should charge for their work. Join us on Skool.com here: skool.com/mapdec
In this video, we break down the 4 main pricing models—Menu, Hourly, Tiers, and Outcome—and explain why the most popular methods (like the "Gold/Silver/Bronze" tiers) often reward sloppy mechanics and cost riders more money.
We believe you should pay for a silent, safe bike (the Outcome), not just a list of ticked boxes (the Process).
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 The changing landscape of workshop pricing
00:50 Model 1: The "Menu" Price (Why it causes arguments)
02:38 Model 2: The Hourly Rate (The race to the bottom)
04:12 Model 3: The "Tiered" Tick List (Gold/Silver/Bronze)
06:28 Why Tiers reward fast, sloppy work
07:35 Model 4: The "Outcome" Promise (Mapdec's Choice)
10:15 The problem with Outcome Pricing: Trust
11:10 The Debate: Which model do you prefer?
