every ride |
monthly
(<>500 miles) |
six months
(<> 2,500 miles) |
yearly
(<> 6,000 miles)
|
check tire pressure & add air if needed |
clean the bike with a rag (or soap and water if it's real dirty) and inspect the frame and components for signs of wear such as cracks |
clean and wax the frame to protect the paint/finish (not necessary on bare titanium frames); once it's clean, inspect the frame and fork for any cracks or damage |
check all bearing systems: hubs, bottom bracket, headset and pedals: adjust and/or overhaul as needed |
check the tire tread for wear and embedded debris that could cause a flat |
wipe the chain and cassette cogs clean with a rag and earth-friendly degreaser and relube |
check and replace tires if needed; also check your spare tube and patch kit to make sure the spare holds air and the kit has glue & patches
|
check all cables and housings for fraying, breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if necessary |
check that the wheel quick releases are tight and that the wheels are secure |
check the wheels for loose spokes |
check the hubs, bottom bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul as needed |
replace brake pads, rubber brake hoods and handlebar tape if necessary |
spin wheels looking for wobbles, which indicate you should have your wheel trued |
test with a wrench, the tightness of the: crankarms, pedals, chainring bolts, seat bolt, seatpost bolt, stem bolts, handlebar bolts and all accessory mounting bolts/screws |
check all cables and housings for fraying, breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if necessary |
clean and check wheels carefully for signs of wear such as worn sidewalls (braking surface) or cracks at the spoke nipples |
squeeze brakes to make sure they're grabbing and check to see that the brake pads are in good condition and that they strike the rims (not the tires!) |
lube the brake, derailleur and clipless-pedal pivot points |
check for worn brake pads and replace if needed; also replace worn handlebar tape or grips |
check the hubs, bottom bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul as needed |
compress and release the suspension to check that it's working properly |
lube the cables to prevent binding and check the cables for fraying and rusting and replace if necessary; |
check for chain, cassette cog and chainring wear and replace worn parts as required |
overhaul the pedals to check the bearings and add fresh grease; if you're using toe straps, check them for wear and replace if needed |
check chain & add lube if it looks dry |
check clipless pedals and cleats for loose screws/bolts |
clean the drivetrain (chain, chainrings, cassette, front and rear derailleurs) with biodegradable solvent and rags |
maintain and lube your suspension components according to the advice in the owner's manual |
make sure you've got your spare tube, tools, pump, etc. |
maintain and lube your suspension components according to the advice in the owner's manual |
maintain and lube your suspension components according to the advice in the owner's manual |
lube your frame and home pump |
