I have to admit, i suck!



Mr. Beanz

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For the life of me, I have a hard time recording my equipment replacement type info. I try mainly keeping track of tire replacements trying to record how many miles I get out of a tire. I mark it donw on strava, garmin, and even other sites I have joined in the past but can never remember where I placed the info ha ha!

I just replaced a damaged tire with not too many miles on it and so I don't know how many actual miles it had on it, rather new.

So today I placed it in the title of my Garmin activities page as there it is rather easy to see the title names so when it comes time to look back, I can easily track when I replaced the tire. :D

I also started a little file folder to keep in my documents hoping to keep track this time.

How do you track your stuff?
 
I never did.

When a tire needs to be replaced, it gets replaced.

One of the downsides of buying tires like Conti's GP4000S and 5000 are than by designed they stick more and subsequently wear more. If you ride hard (and miss the potholes) consider it "smiles per mile" rather than dollars per mile if you're tracking to get a monetary value or longevity rating from it.

For me, life is too short to be riding for economy. Sure you don't need the most expensive frames, but where the road meets the rubber is where it counts. Buy a fast tire, keep it inflated to the correct pressure for every ride and have fun.
 
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I don't track anything by any means other than in my head. I use to do all of that when I raced and got fried doing it, never again, I ride for fun and exercise, and not to boil over the details afterwards.
 
Of course I don't fret over these things or I'd probably be a lot better at tracking equipment.

But it is nice to know how few miles you have on an almost new tire. :(
 
Hmmmm, good point. I do not use a logging spreadsheet for consumables like that. I guess I rely on memory. What was this post about again???? LOL
 
I feel your pain. Keeping track of equipment maintenance can be a real challenge. I've found that using a dedicated bike log or journal can be really helpful. You can record all sorts of info, like tire mileage, maintenance schedules, and equipment upgrades. It's a great way to stay organized and keep your bike in top shape.

As for tire replacement, I've found that it's not just about mileage. The condition of the roads you ride on, the weight you're carrying, and your riding style can all impact tire wear. So, even if you don't have exact mileage, you can still make an educated guess based on these factors.

I'd love to hear what others do to keep track of their bike maintenance. Let's share our tips and tricks to make life a little easier for fellow cyclists! ;)
 

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