Cycling maintenance tips, gear tracking guides, and updates from the WatchMy.bike team.
The bottom bracket is the #1 creak suspect for a reason — and the decision between regreasing, replacing the cartridge, or replacing the whole interface depends on what you're riding. Here's the science, the standards, and the actual decision rules.
Most riders attack the loudest suspect first and end up replacing the wrong part. The faster path is binary-search by position and cadence — narrow the bike in half before unbolting anything. Here's how to actually find a creak.
WatchMy.bike now has a built-in AI chat. Open /chat, type a question or instruction, and it does the work — list bikes, add components, plan service, paste a spec sheet. No setup, no menus, no third-party clients. Here's everything it can do, what the limits are, and how it differs from the MCP integration.
A cassette can outlast 2–4 chains — but only if you catch the chain at 0.5%. Past that, you're replacing both. Here's the wear math, the new-chain skip test that tells you definitively whether the cassette is dead, and the signs your chainrings have entered the conversation.
Worn pads don't fail dramatically — they fade. Here's what actually happens as they wear, the numbers manufacturers use, and how to stop guessing when it's time to swap them.
How long do bike tires last? Learn the visual warning signs that your road, gravel, or mountain bike tires need replacing — plus distance guidelines, age limits, and a tracking system so you never ride on worn rubber.
Your chain is silently costing you watts and money. Learn the science behind chain wear, how to replace a chain yourself, when the cassette needs to go too, and how lube choice affects performance — with practical intervals and a system to never miss a service window.
You've finished your dream build. Now where do you showcase it? An honest comparison of bike showcase platforms — Pedal Room, Pinkbike, BikeIndex, WatchMy.Bike, and more.
Most cyclists spend hundreds upgrading their bikes every season. But the biggest performance and financial gains come from looking after the parts you already have. Two simple habits save real money.
Every serious cyclist accumulates bikes. Here's how to create dedicated profile pages for your collection — document what you own, track component details, and share your builds.
Step-by-step tutorial to connect Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, or Gemini to WatchMy.Bike via MCP. Manage your bicycle maintenance, track components, and set service intervals through natural conversation.
Comparing the top bike and component tracking apps in 2026. ProBikeGarage, Componentry, Biker, mainTrack, Geer, VeloBuddy, Strava, and WatchMy.Bike - which one fits your needs?
Learn how to track bike maintenance effectively. From spreadsheets to dedicated apps, find the system that keeps your bikes running smoothly.
How to create and share public bike profiles on WatchMy.Bike. Get shareable links, rich previews, and a permanent place to showcase your builds.
I'm launching WatchMy.Bike - the cycling gear tracking platform that combines maintenance tracking with public bike profiles. Here's why I built it and what makes it different.
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