 If you keep your bike well maintained, it's going to last a long time. At least once a year, you should perform maintenance and upgrades to your ride. Today, we're going to show you how in the Pure Fix Garage. It doesn't take much to keep your bike running smooth. A little bit of love and grease goes a long way. Here's some of the maintenance that you should be doing during the first year you own your bike. And remember, you can always take it into your bike shop if you don't want to get greasy. Riding fixed with a single cog means that it takes a lot of abuse. You'll want to clean and relubricate your cog every time you wash your bike. First, we'll remove the rear wheel. Since cogs have teeth, the best thing to clean them with is a toothbrush. Use a little degreaser and make sure to clean every tooth on the inside and the outside. To check your cog for wear, make sure that it doesn't have any really sharp teeth on it. That's called shark-toothing and it's a sign you need to replace it. At this point, it'd be a great time to upgrade your cog to a smaller one. This will give you a little more top-end speed but be a little more of a challenge on those hills. Your brake pads are definitely something you want to check every year. Your brake pads can become worn down over time, collect dirt, paint, and road grime and will prevent you from stopping. If your brake pads are worn past the wear line, which I've highlighted here, it's time to replace them. Check out our full episode on brakes and how to do this job. Next up, tighten everything. Road vibrations can loosen the bolts on your bike over time. You should check all your nuts and bolts within the first 30 days of riding and it should be part of your regular maintenance. You'll need an Allen key to complete this task. You're going to need a couple different sizes because there's many different bolts on your bike. Check your seat post, your saddle, your headset, your brake caliper. Just don't over-tighten them. Everything needs to be snug and this is something you should do every year. Sometimes you can ride for an entire year without getting a flat. That doesn't mean you shouldn't pull out your tubes and check for dry rock and or rub marks from the inside of the tire. Every year is a good time to check your chain. If you run a worn out chain on your other drivetrain components, it's going to wear them out prematurely. But if you replace it when needed, your other parts will last a long time. Check out the full episode on chains and see how to replace your chain if needed. Bar tape and grips get very dirty over time. Every year is a good interval to replace them. This will keep your bike looking fresh and your hands cushioned for the ride. Bar tape and grips come in all different colors so it's good to change it up a bit. You can find all the tools you need online in our parts section for your yearly maintenance. If you have any questions about one-year maintenance for your bike, just drop us a comment below or hit us up on social media. We'll do the best we can to answer it for you. Thanks for checking out Pure Fix Garage. Make sure to keep the rubber side down. See you next time.