21 point Maintenance Check!

Every Month 21-point maintenance check

1. Wipe down the entire bicycle with a wet rag.
2. Clean rims.
3. Clean and treat leather saddles with saddle soap or leather dressing.
4. Degrease the chain, cogs, and chainrings.
5. Check frame, rims, crank, fork, handlebar, and stem for cracks.
6. Check crankbolts and chainring bolts for tightness.
7. Check cables for kinks and fraying.
8. Check tires for excessive wear.
9. Check stem bolt: Hold the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and try to turn the handlebar with one hand; if it moves easily, tighten the stem bolt(s).
10. Check that all brake hardware is secure.
11. Check headset for proper adjustment.
12. Check rear suspension pivot bolts for proper torque (if you have suspension).
13. Check accessory hardware (racks, bottle holders, etc) for tightness.
14. Check chain: Measure the chain and check the cogs and chainrings for excessive wear; replace if necessary. (Covered in Intermediate Maintenance class)
15. Check brake pads. Adjust as needed. Replace if excessively or unevenly worn.
16. Check the spoke tension and trueness of wheels. Adjust as needed.
17. Lubricate suspension dust wipers to keep them from drying out (if you have suspension).
18. Lubricate the chain.
19. Lubricate rear and front derailleur: bushings of the idler and jockey pulleys on the rear derailleur; pivot points on the front and rear derailleur.
20. Lubricate pedals: springs and pivot points on clipless pedals.
21. Lubricate hub: Add 2-4 drops of oil to three-speed hubs.

Clean –> Check –> Adjust/Replace –> Lubricate