What needs changing when?

[MichaelO]

I was just reading the thread on a new set of wheels, and it got me thinking - I have had my road bike for about a year now, and have covered about 2,500 miles. In that time, I've replaced both tyres (and a few inner tubes!) plus brake pads, but apart from that, that's it.

What should I be worried about checking/replacing? Nothing seems to be wrong with anything - but want to avoid leaving stuff until it's literally falling apart! I clean/lube it regularly, so it's being treated well.

Any pointers welcome!

 

[vickster]

Chain and cassette? Cables? I think it depends on weather, type of riding etc. I'd have the bike serviced if not confident to do

 

[fossyant]

You don't need to change stuff too often.

Chain and cassette are the main ones, and keep an eye on rim wear - you may have a groove in the rim, when this goes, replace the rim.

 

[MisterStan]

I was just reading the thread on a new set of wheels, and it got me thinking - I have had my road bike for about a year now, and have covered about 2,500 miles. In that time, I've replaced both tyres (and a few inner tubes!) plus brake pads, but apart from that, that's it.

What should I be worried about checking/replacing? Nothing seems to be wrong with anything - but want to avoid leaving stuff until it's literally falling apart! I clean/lube it regularly, so it's being treated well.

Any pointers welcome!

As per @vickster I would at least get the chain checked as you may be able to get away without replacing the cassette for a while.

 

[lejogger]

For that sort of mileage I'd be checking chain wear. Everything else should be fine, but if the chain is stretched significantly then you may need a new cassette or the new chain won't take to the existing cassette.

In an ideal world you can get at least two chains to a cassette if not 3 if you look after everything well.

 

[MichaelO]

Thanks all - that's a job for this evening then

 

[summerdays]

Cables? Worth checking replacing those every now and again. (I'm currently deciding whether to stick with black or not and then I'll be changing mine).