To maintain your bike correctly, you need to have the right tools.

Read the article below to find out what checks you need to make on your bike before going out for a ride:

The tyres are the only part of your bike that is in contact with the ground. It's important to minimise the risk of them losing grip, which is why it's important to make sure they are inflated to the right pressure. 

Check out our tips at the following link:

Riding with worn tyres comes with risks:

Loss of grip.

Greater exposure to punctures.

In this article, we'll tell you how to spot a worn tyre:

Since both the frame and the seat post are made of carbon, you can sometimes hear a creaking sound while riding. 

It is often due to a seat post that isn't greased sufficiently. 

Disassemble the seat post, apply a bit of carbon grease on the seat post, and then reposition it to the correct adjustment.

The chain is a key part of your bike's drive train. 

It is an important part of the drive train, since it connects the bottom bracket and the cassette. 

It transfers energy for efficient movement, so it is fundamental to keep your chain in good condition. 

In this article, you'll find out how to recognise a worn-out chain:

It is time to replace your brake pads when they aren't as reactive as they were at first; that is, they lack a little bite.

If you hear an abnormal sound when braking abruptly, that can be a sign of wear.

It's always worth checking how much brake pad lining is left.
You'll need to change the pads if the lining is less than 0.5 mm thick.

Although disc brakes are designed to wear out the brake pads and not the disc, the disc will end up wearing out through use over time.

It can be dangerous to ride with an overly worn disc; it can give out if you brake suddenly or intensely.

The maximum wear value for a disc corresponds to around 10% of its original value.

Are your pedals broken? Do you want to change your pedals for clipless ones? Here's our advice.

NB: please note that the screw thread on the left pedal is inverted and that the pedal thus screws on in an anti-clockwise direction. The right pedal has a standard screw thread. 

Please use the correct tool to take your pedals off as force needs to be exerted to unscrew them.

If you pick up a puncture, our tutorial will tell you how to change your inner tube.

The tape on your handlebar will wear over time and you'll need to change it occasionally.

There are several things you can do if your brakes aren't working as well as they used to:

- Use a degreaser to clean the disc.

- Check the brake pads for wear.

- Check the tension of the cable.

Are your brake pads worn out? Want to replace them?

Check out the demonstration in this video:

If your disc makes noise:

- Check that your wheel is properly centred. To do this, loosen the wheel and tighten it up again.

- Check that the brake calliper is in the right position.

- Check the brake pads for wear.

- Check the tension of your brake cables.

There are several things you can do if your brakes aren't working as well as they used to:

- Use a degreaser to clean the disc.

- Check the brake pads for wear.

- Check the tension of the cable.

If your brake pads are worn, you must change them. Watch the following video tutorial.

If your derailleur is no longer responding to your gear changes, you may have to replace the cables and housings on the derailleur.

Watch our video tutorial to find out how:

If the gears are skipping, you should check the following:

- The wear on your drive train.

- The tension of the cables.

If the problem lies elsewhere, then you should adjust your derailleur.