MTB nearing a year old - next steps/advice

bigmeanbunny

Hi all

I got myself and my missus very basic bikes last summer (a 27.5 Carrera Vulcan and the entry level decathlon with V brakes)

Best thing I have done if I am honest and annoyed for taking so long to actually do it! they are reaching a year on though and wondering what I should check or keep an eye on now we are back out on them. I was using maintenance spray on them throughout the winter, tyres seem okay (from what I can see). Mainly used for trails/sherwood pines or routes around Sheffield, some offroad but we coast along and you will never see us with a gopro on so they get used but not hammered!


What might a total novice like me miss or should I check for, never had a puncture but should I consider changing the inner tubes anyway?

cooldad

Nope, just adjust, and lube, (on an ongoing basis) and replace anything the wears out.

Crazyjenkins01

Clean and relube drive train perhaps, if it needs it. Replace any parts that aren't comfy; grips, saddle etc. check brake pads and replace if needed.

oxoman

As above and basically ride them. Enjoying your riding is half the battle, as you say no need for gopros and hispeed antics if you don't want to. Enjoy.

rockmonkeysc

Hubs could probably use a service. Either you could take it to a shop to be done or buy the tools to do it yourself. Not the simplest job with cup and cone hubs (which I assume you have) but plenty of online guides.

bigmeanbunny

Cheers all! I am looking to take one of the courses that they offer for maintenance. Might get them professionally sorted then seeing as it's the first time.