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flag Bollony
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Posted: Dec 26, 2025 at 13:10 Quote
Most people either don’t track at all (just service by feel) or use a simple notes app / spreadsheet with hours or dates. A few use Strava + reminders or apps like ProBikeGarage or Trailforks ride history to estimate hours.
flag BenLow2019
Posted: Dec 26, 2025 at 13:56 Quote
Toube wrote:
Bollony wrote:
Most people either don’t track at all (just service by feel) or use a simple notes app / spreadsheet with hours or dates. A few use Strava + reminders or apps like ProBikeGarage or Trailforks ride history to estimate hours.

Thanks I think that is true.
If you have n+1 bikes then it can be hard to remember what was serviced and when.

My friend built an WebApp that can help keep things easy and tidy.
https://mtb-tracker.com
Free and no ads.

Trailforks comes with a service tracker. Or you can do it yourself using ridelogs.
flag safetymeeting
Posted: Dec 27, 2025 at 6:57 Quote
I have done service by feel. For a long time, I did keep logs of riding hours, then found that I was able to feel the suspension performance degrade about exactly the same number of hours the manufacturer recommended to do the service. Go figure.
flag barkingseal
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Posted: Dec 28, 2025 at 10:05 Quote
Coming from the moto world, but service varies wildly based on quality of components, terrain, rider ability/aggression, etc... Its great to be able to "feel" when service needs to happen, but thats no replacement for being regular bout yer service. Best to be pro-active and have a schedule vs face component failure (whilst hurdling at speed at a tree).

Example #1: tire sealant needs to be replaced (intervals vary based on temps, etc...) but how many folk do this prior to losing air in a tire?

Example #2: suspension fluids need replacing regularly, but so many folk dont even touch/tune their suspension (which shocks me, but whatever).

Recommend being able to do the basics yerself, while taking an interest in understanding what needs service when, and finding a good shop/mechanic to educate you (vs sell you stuff).

For small stuff (tire changed, chain lubes, etc...), I dont keep a record, but keep a service log for any major service using any kind of notes app. Another option is simply use yer calendar app, as most allow for custom calendars (ie: "MTB service"),
flag Toube
Posted: Jan 14, 2026 at 9:44 Quote
Features:
https://mtb-tracker.com/promo
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