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News, updates and guides about Componentry and bike maintenance
Di2 Battery Life: How to Track, Extend, and Never Get Caught Dead on a Climb
Electronic shifting battery failures happen at the worst moments. Learn Di2 and AXS battery life expectations, charging practices, and how to track battery health across multiple bikes.
How Often Should You Re-Wax Your Bike Chain? The Data-Driven Intervals Guide
Hot-melt wax lasts 300–400 km on dry roads. Wax drip lubes last 100–200 km. Here are the data-backed intervals for re-waxing your chain, plus the visual cues that tell you when you've waited too long.
Your Service History Is Your Resale Value: The Case for a Digital Bike Log
Documented maintenance records command measurable price premiums on used bike marketplaces. Here's what buyers pay for, what sellers leave on the table, and how to build a service history that pays di...
The Quick Maintenance Check: Catching Brake, Tire and Chain Wear Early
A quick maintenance check on your brakes, tires and chain catches wear early and turns one-off glances into a trend you can act on. Here is how to do it.
May 2026 Update
One-pass bike setup, full-history FIT import, tire pressure tracking, an iOS home-screen widget, in-app live chat, and Dutch language support.
Strava Bike Maintenance: What Your Favourite Riding App Can't Do (And What Fills the Gap)
Strava tracks every ride but not what those rides do to your components. Here's how Componentry bridges the gap — and why serious cyclists need both.
The Same Distance, a Different Wear Story: How Componentry Now Predicts Your Component Lifespan
Distance-based component tracking treats every rider the same. Componentry's new predictive system accounts for your terrain, power output, weather exposure, and riding volume to produce a lifespan es...
How to Tell When Your Bike Tyres Are Worn Out (Beyond the Tread)
Most cyclists only check tread. Casing failure — sidewall cracks, bulges, and thread count degradation — is the more dangerous and more overlooked wear mode. Here is how to assess both.
Automatic Indoor and Outdoor Profile Matching
Profiles can now auto-match to indoor or outdoor activities. Set it once and the right profile activates based on your ride type.
How Long Does a Bike Cassette Last? (And When to Replace It)
Bike cassette lifespan ranges from 10,000 to 30,000 km — but the real answer depends on one thing: how well you tracked your chain changes.