Reminders on bikes and components
Choose whether a reminder belongs to a bike, one of its components, or nothing, and how reminders follow parts that are replaced or retired.
When you create or edit a reminder you choose a Bike (Optional) and a Component (Optional) on that bike. That choice decides what distance it counts, whether completing it can start a service record, and what happens when the part is replaced.
Choosing What a Reminder Belongs To
| Belongs to | Use it for | Distance counted | Rides counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| A component | A job on one part: chain wax, bar tape, brake pads | The component's own distance | Rides on that component |
| A bike | A job on the whole bike: brake bleed, bolt check, fork service | The bike's total distance ridden | Rides on that bike |
| Nothing | A general job, like topping up a workshop supply | None | None |
To put a reminder on a component, pick the bike first; the component list then shows that bike's current parts. Retired parts aren't offered.
A reminder that belongs to a bike (directly or through one of its components):
- shows up when you filter the Reminders page by that bike
- offers to record the work as a maintenance check or service log when you complete it
- appears on that bike's service logs and maintenance checks, so you can tick it off there
A reminder with no bike only has time-based rules to go on, and completes straight away without the service prompt.
When You Replace a Part
Replace a component in a service log and its reminders move to the new part when you mark the service completed. They keep the same schedule, with the clock and the distance starting again from the day the new part went on. Names follow the part too: "Old chain: Lube/Wax chain" becomes "New chain: Lube/Wax chain".
While a service is still open, the service log warns you when a retired part carries reminders.
When You Retire a Part Without a Replacement
Retire a part with nothing fitted in its place, in a service log or anywhere else, and its reminders are removed with it. Nothing is left attached to a part that is no longer on the bike. Services that already completed those reminders keep their record.
Lubrication Reminders on Chains
When the component is a chain, a Lubrication reminder switch appears. Turn it on for a lube or wax job. Each time you complete it, Componentry treats the chain as freshly lubed and recalculates its power loss. Without one, the power-loss figure is an estimate based on typical habits.
Standard Reminders for New Parts
When you add a component, Componentry offers the standard reminders for that type, already attached to the new part. See Creating Reminders.