Spring is right around the corner here on the Front Range, which means longer days, dry trails, and bikes finally coming out of the garage after a long winter.

Before heading straight to the trailhead, it’s a good idea to make sure your bike is actually ready for the season. Even if it’s been sitting untouched, a lot can change over the winter months.

Here are a few common things we see this time of year.

Tire Sealant Doesn’t Last Forever!

Tubeless setups are great… until they aren’t.

Sealant slowly dries out over time, especially in Colorado’s dry climate. Most manufacturers recommend refreshing it every 4–6 months. If your bike has been sitting since fall, chances are the sealant inside your tires is either dried up or close to it.

Fresh sealant means fewer trailside surprises.

Brake Pads Get Contaminated

Even when a bike isn’t being ridden, brake pads can pick up contamination from chain lube, cleaners, or general garage grime.

That can lead to:

Squealing brakes Reduced stopping power Glazed rotors

A quick inspection and pad replacement (if needed) keeps things quiet and powerful when you need them.

Cables and Housing Don’t Love Winter

For bikes with mechanical shifting or dropper posts, cables and housing can slowly corrode or collect grit over time.

That usually shows up as:

Sluggish shifting Inconsistent indexing Sticky droppers

Fresh cables and housing can make a bike feel dramatically better.

Suspension Needs Love Too

Forks and shocks have service intervals just like any other moving part on your bike. Dust seals dry out, oil degrades, and small issues turn into bigger ones if ignored.

If your suspension hasn’t been serviced in a while, spring is the perfect time.

Beat the Spring Rush

Once the weather turns, shops get busy fast. Getting your bike serviced now means you’ll be ready when the first perfect riding weekend shows up.

Whether you ride MTB, road, gravel, or e-bike, a quick tune-up can make the start of the season way more enjoyable.

Schedule early, ride more.