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Message started by Phantom Rider on Jul 29^th, 2013, 3:52pm

Title: Maintenance Log
Post by Phantom Rider on Jul 29^th, 2013, 3:52pm

I'm curious how others are tracking maintenance actions and component changes performed. I have discovered Strava(free) allows for component changes that are performed on a specific bike and provides mileage on the component. RidewithGPS (paid) provides a maintenance log and does real time calculations as to when the next action should occur. I haven't discovered any other tools but would appreciate some feedback before I exert energy and create something of my own, after all why do that when I can ride and use something that already exists.

Currently I am using these tools to log mileage and routes, my hope is to eliminate a bunch of this redundancy very soon and would not be opposed to a paid service that can provide all if the price is right. I use a Garmin 800 on all rides and upload data accordingly.

Strava(free)
Endomondo(premium)
Bike Journal (free)
Ridewithgps(free)
Garmin connect(free)

Each has their pros and cons and so far it appears that ridewithgps is the only tool I have found that can provide all aspects, the annual fee is $50/$80...is there something better out there?

Title: Re: Maintenance Log
Post by Sweeper on Jul 29^th, 2013, 4:36pm

I usually just ride till something brakes, then fix it. Sure saves a lot of time and money on maintenance logs and charts and etc. (LoL)
JUST kidding, kinda.

Title: Re: Maintenance Log
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Jul 30^th, 2013, 8:33am

Where/how does Strava track component changes on a bike?

Title: Re: Maintenance Log
Post by LightningPilot on Jul 30^th, 2013, 12:41pm

Sweeper wrote:

I usually just ride till something brakes, then fix it. Sure saves a lot of time and money on maintenance logs and charts and etc. (LoL)
JUST kidding, kinda.

Ditto, except Warren fixes it [smiley=kiss.gif]

Title: Re: Maintenance Log
Post by Phantom Rider on Jul 30^th, 2013, 3:24pm

Monkeywrangler22 wrote:

Where/how does Strava track component changes on a bike?

go to my profile, select bikes, add your bikes if you haven't already done so then choose components. I discovered this yesterday, works well as I added new tires and cassette that was installed months ago and it automatically calculated the miles on the components. yes this is the free version as I have not yet found a good reason to pay for the service.

Title: Re: Maintenance Log
Post by amberlefty on Aug 7^th, 2013, 1:49pm

Just use Excel to keep ride logs (distance, time, etc) and add notes for needed and completed maintenance, parts etc.