Like you, my happy place is definitely on two wheels. There's nothing quite like the freedom of cycling – whether it's cruising along the coast, hitting the local trails, or just the simple satisfaction of the commute. It's about the ride, the fresh air, the fitness, and yes, maybe anticipating that well-deserved coffee or bacon sandwich afterwards!
But, I found something was consistently nagging at the back of my mind: bike maintenance.
Trying to remember when I last lubed the chain, checked my tyre sealant, inspected the brake pads, or how many miles I'd put on that cassette... it became a constant mental juggle. I tried sticky notes, random phone reminders, even spreadsheets, but nothing felt quite right. It was either too complicated or too easy to forget altogether. I knew neglecting maintenance wasn't smart – it impacts performance, safety, and eventually, my wallet!
Sound familiar? I figured I couldn't be the only one who felt this way. I love riding, but I wanted the maintenance part to be way simpler.
Solving My Own Problem: Introducing Bikerly
That frustration is exactly why I decided to build Bikerly. You can check it out here: https://bikerly.app/
My goal was straightforward: create a dead-simple, intuitive app specifically designed to help cyclists like us easily track bike maintenance without the headache. I wanted something I'd actually use consistently, something that didn't feel like another chore.
Bikerly is designed to be your bike's digital companion. It helps you:
- Easily log maintenance tasks as you do them.
- Keep track of different components on multiple bikes.
- Get simple reminders based on time or distance (if you track your rides) so you don't miss crucial upkeep.
Why Simplicity Was Key
I deliberately focused on keeping Bikerly clean and easy to use. There are plenty of complex tracking tools out there, but I know most of us just want to quickly log what we did and know when something needs attention. No steep learning curves, no clutter – just the essential info at your fingertips.
Bikerly works on desktop and on mobile
How Bikerly Helps You Ride More, Worry Less
Ultimately, I built Bikerly to help us all:
1. Ride with Confidence: Knowing your bike is well-cared-for provides priceless peace of mind on any ride.
2. Ditch the Guesswork: No more "Did I...?" moments. A quick glance at the app tells you your bike's service history.
3. Save Time & Money: Regular, timely maintenance prevents small issues from becoming expensive, ride-stopping problems. Keep your components lasting longer!
4. Maximize Fun Time: Less time stressing about maintenance logs = more time planning routes, riding, and enjoying that post-ride glow (and maybe bacon!).
Give Bikerly a Try!
As the person who poured the hours into creating Bikerly, I'm obviously excited to share it with fellow cyclists. I genuinely built it to solve a problem I faced, hoping it could help others too.
If you're tired of the maintenance guessing game and want a simple way to keep your bike happy, I'd love for you to give Bikerly a try.
Visit the website to learn more and sign up: https://bikerly.app/
I'm constantly working on improving it and would genuinely appreciate any feedback you might have. Feel free to drop a comment in the feedback section once you sign up.
Here's to smoother rides, safer adventures, and more time for the good stuff!
Happy Cycling!