Bike Maintenance Isn't Just For Spring - 4 Reasons To Visit The Bike Doctor More Often

A lot of you bring your bike(s) in for maintenance in the spring just as you transition from indoor training to finally hitting the road.  You'll get a regular top-to-bottom spring tune up and swap out your trainer tires for road-worthy rubber. And for some of you, that's about it. But there are lots of reasons to come and see us more often:

1.  Keep it clean!

Grit and grime in your chain and cassette will cause extra wear and will result in having to replace them earlier than a clean drivetrain.  If you aren't the sort to clean your bike regularly, and certainly after riding in rainy conditions, we're here to help.  Bring your bike in for a spa day and you bike will ride better and your parts will last longer.

2.  Check your tires

If you ride a lot, your tires can take a beating.  You check for proper tire pressure every time you ride but if you aren't sure how more miles your current tires are going to last, we can help you monitor them through the season.

3.  Bike Fit

As you start put more outside miles on your bike, your should consider whether your bike fit position is changing. As you get fitter, you might want to transition to a more aggressive position. Or if you are experiencing some aches and pains that are preventing you from riding as hard or a much as you had planned, your position should be assessed so we can get you more comfortable.  Don't suffer more than you need to!  Yes, we expect our muscles to scream at us after a hard climb or sprint, after a long ride or race but riding your bike shouldn't damage your body!  And a good bike fit doesn't need a lot of expensive equipment:  a great bike fit requires communication between the rider and the fitter and the ability to problem solve and find a solution for the cyclist.  

4.  Saddle!  

If you aren't happy with your current saddle yet, it's time to change it up.  There are tons of saddles out there and you can always find at least on review that says any one of them is the solution.  It can be mind-boggling and expensive to sort through all the marketing noise on this one.  But we've worked with literally 100's of saddles and 100's more customers so we've been able to put together a curated selection of saddles that have worked for a wide variety of saddles.  Ask us and we'll help you find your happy place sooner.  If you're not in Edmonton, reach out and ask us for some suggestions.