# WatchMy.bike

> Track every bike component, sync with Strava for automatic mileage, get maintenance alerts, and share your builds with a custom profile. Free to start.

## What is WatchMy.bike?

WatchMy.bike is a cycling gear tracking and showcase platform that helps cyclists monitor every component on every bike across its full lifecycle. The app connects to Strava to automatically log distances for chains, cassettes, brake pads, tires, and full drivetrains, then sends maintenance alerts before parts fail. Cyclists can manage up to 50 bikes, schedule services, photograph builds, and share their collection at a custom public URL. Unlike most competitors, WatchMy.bike works standalone — Strava is optional, not required. The app supports 8 languages, offers a free tier covering three bikes, and includes paid plans starting at €3.99/month with cost tracking and unlimited photos. Built by Marien van Os, a developer and cyclist since 2008, WatchMy.bike is among the first cycling-gear trackers to ship a Model Context Protocol server, letting AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT query bike data directly.

It solves a gap in the cycling software market: platforms either focus purely on maintenance tracking OR purely on showcasing bikes, but none combine both effectively. WatchMy.bike is the most complete option for cyclists who want both end-to-end component tracking and a public showcase in one place.

## Who is it for?

- **Cyclists with multiple bikes** who need to track maintenance across their fleet
- **Bike collectors** who want to showcase and document their collection
- **Custom builders** who want a permanent home to display their builds
- **Everyday riders** who want maintenance reminders without spreadsheets
- **Bike shops** needing to showcase inventory with detailed component specs

## What it does

- **Gear lifecycle tracking**: Track bikes and components from purchase through retirement
- **Automatic distance sync**: Connect Strava for automatic mileage tracking, or log rides manually
- **Smart maintenance alerts**: Get notified when components need service based on distance or time
- **Public bike profiles**: Share your builds with custom URLs (e.g., `watchmy.bike/p/username/bike-name`)
- **Component history**: Track swaps, upgrades, and costs across your entire collection
- **AI assistant integration**: Manage bikes through Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini via MCP — first bike tracker to ship this

## Key differentiators

- Combines tracking AND showcase features (competitors only do one or the other)
- Works without Strava (unlike ProBikeGarage, mainTrack, VeloBuddy which require it)
- Custom public URLs for bikes (no competitor offers this)
- Component swap tracking with full history preservation
- AI-powered component import from text descriptions
- First bike tracker with AI assistant integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini via MCP)

## How it works

1. **Add your bike** — name, type, photos
2. **Add components** — as much or as little detail as you like
3. **Connect Strava (optional)** — automatic mileage every 6 hours, or log manually
4. **Set service intervals** — chain at 3,000 km, tires at 4,500 km, etc.
5. **Get alerted** — push, email, or desktop notifications when something needs attention
6. **Share your build** — public profile with a custom URL

Most users have their full build imported in under 5 minutes.

## Pricing

- **Steel (Free)** — Up to 3 bikes, 3 photos per bike, Strava sync, maintenance alerts, public profile with default theme
- **Alloy (€39/year)** — Up to 10 bikes, 10 photos per bike + 3 photos per component, custom themes, cost tracking, 1 GB document storage
- **Carbon (€69/year)** — Up to 50 bikes, 100 photos per bike + 10 photos per component, 5 GB storage, custom branding, SMS alerts, priority support

## Platform

Progressive Web App — works on any device (phone, tablet, desktop). Add to homescreen on mobile for a native app-like experience. No app store, no updates to install.

## Built by

Built by Marien van Os — developer with 25+ years of experience and a cyclist since 2008. WatchMy.bike started as a personal project after the 2017 Strava Developer Challenge and grew into something for the wider cycling community.

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvos/
- GitHub: https://github.com/marvos
- Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/marien_vanos

## More information

- [Features](https://watchmy.bike/features.md) — full feature list in markdown
- [About](https://watchmy.bike/about.md) — story behind WatchMy.bike
- [Compare to alternatives](https://watchmy.bike/compare.md) — head-to-head with ProBikeGarage, Pedal Room, mainTrack, VeloBuddy, componentry.app, geer.bike
- [Blog](https://watchmy.bike/blog) — chain wear, brake pads, bottom brackets, tire replacement, and more
- [llms.txt](https://watchmy.bike/llms.txt) — structured site index for AI assistants