Maintenance log - 19/02/2026

February 19, 2026

3450km since last full service (Birmingham, October 2025)

Clean & visual inspection

Bolt / torque check

S&S coupling check

Spoke tension check

  • Ping test & tensioned a couple on both bikes

Tyre and sealant check

  • Visual tyre check - aim to swap front to rear at 5000km (Agadir-ish) - need sealant

Brake check

  • Sam’s front pads removed, cleaned and sanded due to glazing (?) - has been screechy and less effective of late
  • Sam’s rotors cleaned and scuffed - bed in!

Check for play (BB / hubs etc)

Move EBB and seat post

Other tweaks

  • Investigate sharp click/clonk that had recently developed when turning The HOG’s steering hard left or right. Check for play (none), reseat/tighten. No change so: disassemble, clean, touch of grease on contact points, reassemble. Click gone, for now :)
  • New spacer added to The COO’s stand to try to prevent further movement

Notes for next time

  • Check rotor thicknesses (except The HOG’s rear rotor, which was changed 2000km ago) - consider replacing in Laayoune
  • Rohloff oil change in Agadir
  • Spare tyre should arrive at bike shop in Tan Tan

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