Geer

What is Geer?

Geer is a bicycle maintenance tracker that helps cyclists monitor component wear, set service intervals, and receive maintenance alerts before parts are overdue. Its core purpose is to make it easier to remember regular checks and track when components need servicing or replacement.

The app also connects to Strava so that bike rides can be synced, reducing the manual effort involved in keeping records. Users can add the components they own, mark recommended intervals, and view a dashboard that shows what needs attention.

Key Features

• Track component wear by part: Add components such as chain, cassette, brake pads, tires, brake rotors, bottom bracket, and other parts you want to monitor, then apply suggested service intervals.
• Service interval alerts: Get notifications when a component is due (e.g., when service time is overdue) so you can plan maintenance before issues become noticeable.
• Strava sync: Connect a Strava account so Geer syncs bikes and rides automatically.
• Dashboard with color-coded status: View bikes and components at a glance, with status indicators that help you see what needs attention.
• Push and email notifications: Receive reminders through notifications, timed to arrive before damage or overdue service.
• Move parts between bikes: Support for “easy swap” lets you transfer tracked parts from one bike to another.
• Maintenance history: Review a history of maintenance tracking for each part.
• Private by design: Described as EU-based and user-funded, collecting only what the app considers essential.
• Ride type tracking: Mark parts as indoor, outdoor, or both so wear can be tracked according to where riding happens.
• Works as a progressive web app (PWA): Geer runs on iOS, Android, and browsers, and can be saved to a home screen.

How to Use Geer

1. Start with a free plan and add your bikes and components you want to track.
2. Connect Strava to sync your bikes and ride activity automatically.
3. Set service intervals for the components you track.
4. Use the dashboard to monitor color-coded component status.
5. Turn on notifications so Geer can alert you when maintenance is due; then reset the counter after servicing.

Use Cases

• Cyclist who tracks wear manually (and wants to stop): Replace spreadsheet- or note-based component tracking with a dashboard that records component wear and flags overdue service.
• Rider with multiple bikes and swapped parts: Keep maintenance records consistent when moving parts (e.g., chain, cassette) between bikes.
• Strava user who wants ride-based tracking: After linking Strava, let rides sync so component wear tracking reflects riding activity without manually entering each session.
• Maintenance-first approach to avoid parts failing: Use alerts to service components before they reach overdue intervals, then reset counters after the work is done.
• Indoor/outdoor rider who wants location-specific tracking: Mark parts as used indoors, outdoors, or both to keep wear tracking aligned with where riding occurs.

FAQ

• Is Geer available as a native iOS or Android app? Geer is described as a progressive web app, so it won’t be found in the App Store or Play Store. You can save it to your home screen to use it like a native app.

• What does connecting Strava do? After you connect your Strava account, Geer syncs your bikes and rides automatically.

• Which bike components can I track? The site mentions tracking for components including chain, cassette, brake pads, tires, brake rotors, and bottom bracket (and other components can be added).

• How do maintenance alerts work? Geer sends notifications when service time arrives for tracked components. After servicing, you can reset the counter.

• Can I track wear differently for indoor vs outdoor riding? Yes. You can mark parts as indoor, outdoor, or both to track where wear happens.

Alternatives

• Spreadsheet-based maintenance tracking: A manual option for logging component intervals and mileage, but it typically requires more upkeep and can be easier to forget.
• Generic bike computer / activity logging with manual checks: Track rides for distance/time, then manually estimate service intervals without automated component status or alerts.
• Other maintenance/interval tracker apps (non–ride-synced): Apps that help plan service intervals without Strava-driven syncing; workflows may require manual entry of activity or mileage.
• Service history platforms focused on records: Tools centered on documenting repairs and parts installed, which may be better for record-keeping but not specifically for wear-based alerts driven by ride data.