How Often For Scheduled Servicing

[Kaleidopete]

I was just browsing the Trek website and was shocked to see their recommended servicing schedule.
They're recommending every 50 hours! Wow! That would be once a month for me. I never even thought
of this, I lube and clean the chain and check tire pressure once in a while. Maybe once a year a new chain
and sprocket and brake pads. I'm usually at 4000 miles 700 hours a year. This recommended servicing is
blowing my mind. Is this really how it's supposed to be? $175 + parts every month.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

if I put that many miles on a mtb I would say twice a year to a shop is what I would do

 

[JimN]

I just wait until 2-3 things are not functioning at all and then bring it to the shop.

 

[stb222]

I think this is kinda like when pep boys still recommends oil changes every 3k when most modern cars triple that.

However, 50 hours for air service for fork and shock is a pretty good. I think fox recommends 30-50. If you do consistent maintenance these overhauls aren't needed.

 

[bergsnj]

I find the component that needs service more than anything else is my dropper post. I usually need to send it in for a rebuild once a year. doing a lower leg service on the fork and oil change on the shock is a good idea once or twice a year but for a non-pro i believe 50 hours is overkill.

 

[Becks]

After every ride I wash my MTB, especially if riding Six Mile's fine silt trails. Fork and seat post get wiped down with slick honey bike grease after every wash.
A little goes a long way.
Depending on my mileage, I remove tires, wipe down and reload sealant. I use dry lube for the chain do to silt @ Six Mile. Fork and BB I tear down once a year based on my mileage on the MTB.

 

[rick81721]

For all my bikes, I'm on the once a year or when something breaks schedule, whichever comes first.

 

[shrpshtr325]

yea THIS ^

i do service as its needed, except suspension, that gets serviced annually, beyond that, if it aint broke, i aint fixing it.

 

[Soundguy]

I will say after servicing my fork on my own this week and seeing how simple it is, I will be doing this much more often. YouTube and a little patience can save a shit ton of dough.