Repair and care
Something wrong, or want to look after your bike? Start here.
This guide is compiled from manufacturer manuals and well-known bike care sources; it has not been reviewed by a mechanic. You can confirm the information with reliable sources and with our store. When in doubt about safety, don’t ride.
- Open the troubleshooterNo technical terms needed. Pick what is happening; a few questions lead to a safe next step.
- 60 seconds before you rideSeven quick checks. Do each one and mark it; if something is off, we tell you what to do.
Care
Basic care you can do safely. There is no fixed schedule; look for the signs your bike gives.
- Safe to check yourselfA quick clean after the rideWiping off mud and salt early helps parts last longer.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfChecking the chainA clean, smooth chain is quiet and protects the gears.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfLubing the chainA little of the right lube; too much collects dirt.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfChecking the tyresSpotting cuts, bulges and wear early prevents sudden flats.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfTyre pressureThe right pressure directly affects grip, comfort and the risk of flats.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfChecking the brakesObserving the brakes is your part; repairing them is the workshop’s.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfNoticing loose partsNoticing looseness is your part; tightening critical connections is the workshop’s.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfA full cleanA clean bike runs quieter and makes problems easier to spot.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfStoring for a longer timeA dry, shaded place and a few simple steps protect the bike.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfE-bike basic careBattery and electrics are protected by following the manufacturer’s instructions; they are never opened.Open the guide
- Take care: have it checkedChecking how the wheels are fixedA loose wheel can come out while riding; this check takes half a minute.Open the guide
- Take care: have it checkedReplacing a punctured inner tubeThe most useful job to learn so you are not stranded: a spare tube, two tyre levers and a fitting pump are enough.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfLights, reflectors and bellBeing seen at dusk and in tunnels matters as much as good brakes.Open the guide
- Safe to check yourselfWhen does it need a workshop check?Home care solves a lot; but bearings, cables, brake and gear adjustment need a regular expert look.Open the guide
