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How to Look After Your Bike: 8 Simple Maintenance Tips

A new bike feels pretty great. Smooth shifting, responsive brakes, everything working exactly as it should. A little regular maintenance helps keep it feeling that way, so you can spend less time dealing with bike problems and more time riding.

Knowing how to look after your bike doesn’t mean becoming a mechanic or spending every weekend taking things apart in the garage. A few regular checks, some basic cleaning, and knowing when to bring it into the shop can make a big difference to how your bike rides and how long its components last.

Ride Banff Like a Local With Our Favourite Local Routes

This is our backyard, and there’s a lot of it to explore on two wheels. Whether you’re after a relaxed family cruise, want to put an e-bike to work on the Bow Valley Parkway, or feel like earning your turns on Topp Notch, we’ve got a ride for you.

Our team at Bear Street Outfitters rides these roads and trails, so we’ve pulled together some of the best biking rides in Banff straight from the people who ride them often. Keep reading for some of our favourite local routes, from laid-back scenic cruises to mountain bike trails.