Bike maintenance timeline
Before every ride
- Do your bicycle ABCs to check for properly inflated tires, functioning brakes, and a smooth chain.
Once a month
- Manually test your brakes and shifters
- Degrease and lube the chain
- Check your tire for any sharp objects
- Lube your suspension in fork sliders (if you have them)
Every three months
- Check for brake pad wearing and replace if needed
- Inspect chainrings and cogs for wear
- Inspect bolts for proper tightness
- Grease the seatpost
Every six months
- Thoroughly clean the drivetrain
Once a year
- Get a full tune-up. Take it to the shop to replace the cables and housing, lube the bearings and replace gritty ones, true the wheels, replace the brake pads and overhaul the suspension fork