A Good question!
When you buy your bike from us you get 3 free services in the first year – please take advantage of this offer for your bike's sake and your peace of mind.
After that, we recommend a service every 6 months for regular commuters (once a year for occasional use).
For frequent mountain biking, you probably need a service several times a year.
Customers, who bought their bikes from us, get priority in our extremely busy workshop.
Always ring to book your bike in in advance.
Meanwhile, here are a few tips to help keep your bike running smoothly...
- Inflating the tyres
Keep the tyres inflated to the pressure specified on the side-wall of the tyre.
If you run out of steam attempting this by hand, do not hesitate to ask us if you may borrow our track-pump or better still invest in your own track-pump as they are truly a boon and a blessing (!)
- Check your tyres
Look for cuts and/or worn tread pattern. Also check for any embedded glass, stones etc.
- Check your brake blocks for wear
Look closely to see whether the pads are worn out or unevenly worn.
Make sure that when you apply the brakes, the brake blocks hit the wheel rim and effectively stop the bike
- Give your bike a bit of a shake.
Listen out for any rattling which could be loose nut and bolt somewhere
- Keep it Clean
Start by wiping the dirt off your bike with an old rag (a perfect opportunity to employ those old knickers which you never wear).
Do not jet-wash your bike as the pressure will force water into places where you do not want to allow water to ingress and cause damage.
Better to use an old washing-up brush and a bucket of hot water.
If the dirt is oil-based, there are some very good biodegradable chain-cleaners on the market.
These remove dirty and sticky old oil and are harmless to the environment.
- Keep the chain, cassette etc. lubricated
Use a 'dry lubricant' such as Super Spray Lube or Finish Line Professional Lube.
These 'lubes' actually dry to a film and therefore attract less dirt |
