How To Maintain your Mountain Bike In 2022

Bikes have evolved from mere recreation tools to true investments over the past few years. High-end mountain bikes consistently top $10,000, which does not require you to be a hardcore cyclist to fit the caricaturist joke.

 You are only just beginning your investment in the bike when you purchase it. To enjoy your bike, ride it safely, and ensure that it lasts so you can one day leverage it to buy your next Thunderbike, you must maintain it, no matter how much you spent on it.

It is fortunate that the pros have mechanics who maintain their rigs–otherwise, they wouldn’t last more than a couple of races. When you are a beginner, you may wonder what you need to do to keep your own bike running smoothly as when you first bought it, especially if you know very little about bike repair.

 Knowing what can harm your bike is also important.  To protect your investment, here are a few tips on how to perform basic maintenance before and after each ride.

Tips to Maintain Mountain bike

Check your tire pressure. 

Make sure that it is set to the correct pressure. In this case, a digital gauge such as the Topeak D2 Smartgauge is a simple and inexpensive way to measure your pressure without having to change your pump every time. There’s nothing more frustrating than having to change a flat tire before–or during–a ride.

 Check your tire wear and inspect for any other damage, such as a rogue goathead that may come out and cause a flat.  Check your brakes. You don’t want to find that there’s an air bubble trapped in your reservoir when testing them on a downhill. Test them out around your house, and pump them up a bit. Pump them a few times or turn your bike upside down if they feel a little loose.

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Otherwise, bleed them. Check your pads to make sure they are not worn, then check your lines to make sure there isn’t a leak. If your brakes feel solid, you don’t need to check your pads every time you ride, but make a habit of checking them for wear regularly. 

Check your shift.

 Run through all the gears on your quick test ride. Check your wheels and make sure they are seated correctly in the skewers or thru-axles if they feel off. It may be necessary to adjust the barrel adjuster on your shifters forward or backward if they are.

However, if you don’t, beware: if you twist things randomly, you might make shifting worse. Check your chain and make sure all links are running across the chainring (front) and cassette (rear) without skipping. If the chain is skipping, a frozen link may be the problem. Lube it.

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Check your pedals.

 The contact points on your bike are often overlooked. Rocks and roots can damage your flats. It is possible for clipless pedals to get dirty or grimy, and freeze. Prior to tackling that tricky rock garden, make sure your pedals are clean and easy to get into and out of.

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