Bike service intervals
Why servicing pays off
A well-serviced bike works better, lasts longer and is safer to ride. Worn parts also wear out other parts: a stretched chain eats the cassette and chainrings, and worn-out damper oil can damage the internals of your suspension. Regular servicing is therefore cheaper than repairing the faults caused by neglect.
Recommended service intervals at Ride More
| Service | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| First service | after 100–300 km, for mountain bikes and e-bikes after 20–30 riding hours – or immediately if you notice anything unusual |
| Fork lower leg oil change, air piston cleaning and lubrication | at most every 30–50 riding hours |
| Annual fork and rear shock service | at most 1,000 km, 100 riding hours or 1 year |
| Mountain bike annual service | according to the suspension service interval, 1–2 times a year |
| Road and gravel bikes | once a year or every 3,000 km |
| Brakes | bleed when needed, change brake fluid every 2 years |
Race and XC bikes should be serviced more often. And whenever you notice anything unusual – noises, play or weaker braking – bring the bike in for a check.
What you can do yourself
- Wash the bike and clean the drivetrain regularly.
- Lubricate the chain – see chain care.
- Check tyre pressures before every ride.
- Test the brakes and check the bike for play.
- Wipe the suspension dust seals after every trail ride.
The Ride More workshop
We do all servicing ourselves on our own premises, including fork and shock servicing. With every service you get an estimate of the work needed and the costs, and all our service work comes with a 3-month warranty. See the price list on our service page and book a slot through service booking.
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