Service & care
Know what wears before it fails on the lane
These topics describe what riders and mechanics often inspect — not shop hours, credentials, or guaranteed outcomes.
Common check areas
- Tires — Tread wear, embedded glass, and sidewall cracking; pressure drops with temperature swings.
- Brakes — Pad material, rotor or rim wear, and cable stretch that lengthens lever travel.
- Drivetrain — Chain stretch, cassette hooking, and derailleur hanger alignment after bumps.
- Shifting — Indexing drift as cables settle; barrel adjusters fix small slips before they become skips.
On the bench
A controlled lift and spin let you hear grinding before you feel it under load. Tension and alignment are checked in sequence — one change at a time.
Between visits
Wipe the chain after wet rides, inflate tires weekly, and listen for new clicks after curb hits. The commuting checklist ties routine care to daily habits.
Everyday ride setup