How often between services

[Iainj837]

This question has been asked before but how often should a bike be serviced ?
I last had it serviced back in mid may, I have since done 701 miles.
I was planning on doing the service every 6 months but as it is used every day as my only form of transport.
Should I service it after every 1'000 to 1'500 or every 6 months which ever comes first ?
Regards Iain

 

[raleighnut]

Work should be done as and when needed with a big pull it apart and clean/lube everything after a winter for me.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Never.

If it squeaks oil it, if it rattles tighten it and if it breaks replace it. Bike maintenance is incredibly simple, keep the chain and sprockets clean and oiled, the tyres up to pressure and learn how to make simple adjustments that take minutes. There are videos covering everything on Youtube and loads of knowledge to tap into here. Unless something involves the replacement of parts you are not confident about tackling you need never go near a shop.

 

[User6179]

Plus one for never, most bikes now come with non serviceable cartridge bearings so pretty much not much to service !

 

[KneesUp]

I'd recommend a pull apart and re-grease of the seat-post and the stem (if you've got a threaded one at least) twice a year. The pain of doing that is as nothing compared to getting either stuck. Take the pedals and cranks off and copper grease them too, for the same reasons.

Other than that I just keep it clean and quiet and fettle as necessary.*



* or ignore it for a few weeks and then fettle it.

 

[Apollonius]

I think I am agreeing with the majority here while appearing to say the opposite!
I "service" my bike/s every time I ride it. Before the ride I check it over (M check? Pretty well known). And after the ride a clean up and oil. Major clean up and refurb when needed. But then, I am retired and have time.

 

[morrisman]

I think I am agreeing with the majority here while appearing to say the opposite!
I "service" my bike/s every time I ride it. Before the ride I check it over (M check? Pretty well known). And after the ride a clean up and oil. Major clean up and refurb when needed. But then, I am retired and have time.

^^^^
I'm also retired

 

[numbnuts]

I'm also tired too

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Sorry to Jump on this thread but I have just noticed I have done 3,474.4 miles minimum on my Cube (Excluding turbo miles).
Should I be looking at a new chain or anything????

 

[winjim]

Quite often, when my wife is working nights, I'll stay in on my own and have a tinker.







Sometimes I work on the bike as well.

 

[palinurus]

Sorry to Jump on this thread but I have just noticed I have done 3,474.4 miles minimum on my Cube (Excluding turbo miles).
Should I be looking at a new chain or anything????

You can check chain wear using a chain wear indicator or by measuring a number of links with a steel rule. Plenty of Youtube videos available.

I use a Park Tools chain checker- it's very easy to use, takes a second to check it (and only about an hour to find it in the shed!)

 

[fossyant]

I check every time I ride the bike. No routine servicing, just ensure everything is clean, it works, is oiled and lubed and adjusted as needed.

 

[tadpole]

After every winter, both wheels taken apart and bearing replaced and re-greased i also check and replace as necessary the bottom bracket cassette and chain, I do it as part of my commute is along a road that floods from November to March, (Not all of my commute just a mile or so)

 

[Skyfoil]

Never.

If it squeaks oil it, if it rattles tighten it and if it breaks replace it. Bike maintenance is incredibly simple, keep the chain and sprockets clean and oiled, the tyres up to pressure and learn how to make simple adjustments that take minutes. There are videos covering everything on Youtube and loads of knowledge to tap into here. Unless something involves the replacement of parts you are not confident about tackling you need never go near a shop.

+1

Bike maintenance is on-going and never ending for me.
When it comes to replacement parts, I have collected an assortment of spares when I find them at the right price, which I only use when absolutely needed.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Cold]

How often do you replace the tyres? and what kind of signs should I be looking for regarding wear