The 15-Minute Maintenance Routine

Keep your bike fast, quiet, and safe with simple maintenance routines that anyone can handle. You don’t need to be a mechanic to perform basic tasks like lubricating the chain, adjusting the brakes, or checking tire pressure. These easy steps ensure your ride stays smooth and reliable every time you hit the road.

4 Main Tasks to Maintain your bike

Task	Frequency	Time
Check tyre pressure and wheels	Pre-ride	3 min
Test Brakes & Shifting	Pre-ride	2 min
Clean & Lube Chain	Every 5 Rides	5 min
Quick Frame Scan	Weekly	2 min

Checking Tyre pressure and wheels

ABC

Testing Brakes and Shifting

ABC

Cleaning and Lube Chain

Quick Frame Scan

Tool Kit

• Floor pump + digital gauge

• Microfibre rags & drip lube (or hot-wax every 500 km)

• Multi-tool with chain link, mini-pump/CO₂, tyre levers, spare tube or plugs

Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

• Spraying industrial degreaser onto hubs and rims

• Riding with loose quick-releases or thru-axles

• Trusting decades-old pump gauges

Takeaway

Fifteen minutes of care prevents catastrophic (and expensive) failures later.