"How often should I maintain my bicycle?"
A common and legit question! The most accurate answer is that it depends on where you ride, what conditions you ride in, what kind of equipment you ride on, and how much you ride! A bicycle is a machine…all machines need some form of continuous care. Here is a small list of things to do before and after every ride at a minimum, and a guide to how often your bike needs to visit the shop!
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Check tire pressure
Inspect tires for cracks or peeling
Check and make sure brakes are operational
Check for loose parts and make sure bike does not RATTLE
Check chain for tight links or potential failure points

AFTER EVERY RIDE
Inspect tires again
Clean drivetrain of sand and grime
Clean frame and painted areas of sand, grime and sweat
Re-lubricate chain properly and wipe off excess lube
Hang or store bike in a safe place

TUNE UPS
We recommend a tune up once a year on every bike MINIMUM…if you ride more you might need more than one tune up a year! A tune up on a bike is a lot like an oil change in a car…it needs to be done after a certain amount of mileage, but should always be considered every 6 months or so on a bike that is used and needs to be considered safe and reliable!

We do free estimates and safety checks, anytime. If you are in doubt, get your bike down to the shop and we will inspect it for you!