Getting started with Componentry

Componentry is a comprehensive bike maintenance and activity tracking platform that helps you know your bike down to the individual component. It tracks the usage and wear of each component so you know exactly when it's time to charge, service, or replace parts.

What is Componentry?

Componentry serves as a companion app for your bike - think of it as "Strava for your bike components." While Strava tracks your activities, Componentry tracks the health and maintenance needs of every component on your bike, from your chain and cassette to electronic shifting systems and power meters.

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Key Concepts

Understanding these core concepts will help you get the most out of Componentry:

Activities

Activities are the foundation of Componentry's tracking system. These can be:

• Automatically synced from connected services like Strava
• Created manually for activities not captured digitally

Activities provide the usage data that drives component wear calculations and maintenance scheduling.

Gear (Bikes and Components)

Gear represents your physical equipment:

• Bikes - Your complete bicycle setups
• Components - Individual parts like chains, cassettes, brake pads, batteries
• Devices - Electronic components like power meters, heart rate monitors, bike computers

Each piece of gear can be tracked independently for usage, wear, and maintenance needs.

Activity Tags

Activity Tags help organize and categorize your rides:

• System Tags - Automatically applied based on conditions (Wet, Gravel, Road, Trail)
• Strava Tags - Synced from your Strava activities
• Personal Tags - Custom tags you create (Base Training, Recovery, Hill Repeats)

Tags enable powerful filtering and analysis of your training patterns.

Devices

Devices are electronic components that can be:

• Paired with activities to track usage
• Monitored for battery life and charging needs
• Associated with specific bikes or used across multiple bikes
• Set up with maintenance reminders

[Screenshot placeholder: Navigation menu showing the main sections: Home, Activities, Gear, Devices, Activity Tags]

Core Features

Automatic Activity Sync

Componentry automatically syncs your activities from connected platforms:

• Strava Integration - Seamless two-way sync with your Strava activities
• Direct File Upload - Support for .fit, .gpx, and other activity file formats
• Smart Matching - Activities are automatically matched to the appropriate bike/gear

Component Tracking

Track every component on your bike:

• Usage Monitoring - Distance, time, and activity count for each component
• Wear Calculations - AI-powered models predict when components need attention
• Maintenance History - Keep records of services, replacements, and upgrades

Smart Notifications

Stay on top of maintenance with intelligent reminders:

• Component Wear Alerts - Notifications when parts are approaching replacement time
• Battery Reminders - Alerts for electronic components needing charging
• Service Scheduling - Customizable maintenance intervals for different components

Comprehensive Dashboard

Get a complete overview of your bike's health:

• Activity Summary - Recent rides and activity breakdown
• Component Status - At-a-glance view of all component wear levels
• Maintenance Calendar - Upcoming service needs and reminders

[Screenshot placeholder: Dashboard showing recent activities, component wear status, and upcoming maintenance items]

Getting Started

To begin using Componentry effectively, follow these steps:

1. Set Up Your Gear

Start by adding your bikes and components:

• Navigate to Gear in the main menu
• Add your bike(s) with details like manufacturer, model, and year
• Add individual components (chain, cassette, brake pads, etc.)
• Specify which components are installed on which bike

2. Connect Your Data Sources

Link your existing activity data:

• Connect Strava for automatic activity sync
• Upload device files for activities not on Strava
• Configure devices like power meters and bike computers

3. Configure Activity Tags

Organize your training data:

• Review automatically created System and Strava tags
• Create Personal tags that match your training methodology
• Apply tags to existing activities for better organization

4. Set Up Maintenance Reminders

Configure alerts for your components:

• Set replacement intervals based on manufacturer recommendations
• Configure battery charging reminders for electronic components
• Customize service schedules based on your riding patterns

5. Start Tracking

Once configured, Componentry automatically:

• Syncs new activities from connected sources
• Calculates component wear based on your rides
• Sends notifications when maintenance is needed
• Provides insights into your bike's overall health

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Benefits of Using Componentry

Prevent Costly Failures

Avoid mechanical failures and accidents by replacing components before they fail. Componentry's predictive models help you stay ahead of wear patterns.

Optimize Performance

Keep your bike running at peak performance by maintaining components at their optimal condition. Fresh chains shift better, new brake pads stop more effectively.

Save Money

Extend component life through proper maintenance timing. Replace chains before they stretch cassettes, service bearings before they fail.

Peace of Mind

Ride with confidence knowing your bike is properly maintained. Componentry handles the tracking so you can focus on riding.

Integration with Strava

If you're already using Strava, Componentry enhances your experience by:

• Automatic Sync - No need to manually upload activities
• Enhanced Data - Add component and maintenance context to your rides
• Tag Synchronization - Your Strava tags are automatically imported
• Gear Matching - Strava activities are matched to specific bikes in Componentry

[Screenshot placeholder: Strava integration setup page]

Next Steps

Now that you understand the key concepts:

1. Explore the Activities section to see how your rides contribute to component wear
2. Set up your first bike in the Gear section with its components
3. Create some Personal Activity Tags to organize your training
4. Configure device reminders for components that need regular attention

The following documentation sections will guide you through each area in detail, helping you master every aspect of bike maintenance tracking with Componentry.