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What to do
Before every ride
monthly
Annually
Lighting
Check
Tyres
Check pressure
Tyres
Check tread and side walls
Brakes (rim-)
Check lever travel, wear of brake pads, position of
pads relative to rim
Brakes (rim-)
Test brakes in stationary
Brakes, (rim-), brake pads
Clean
Brake cables
Visual inspection
Brakes (disc-)
Replace liquid
(Dot-liquids)
Suspension fork
Check and retighten bolts, if necessary
Suspension fork
Change oil or grease elastomers
Suspension seat post
Service
Suspension seat post
Check for play
Rims with rim brakes
Check thickness, replace if necessary
At the latest after second set of brake pads is worn down
Bottom bracket
Check for play
Bottom bracket
Regrease (shell)
Chain
Check and grease, if necessary
Chain
Check and replace, if necessary
After 800 km (620 miles)
Crankset
Check and retighten, if necessary
Painted / anodised surfaces
Impregnate
At least every 6 months
Wheels / spokes
Check for trueness and tension