Wheels are a key component of any bike, and the quality of your wheelset is critical to their performance. A well maintained road bike wheel set ensures that your ride is smooth and efficient.

How to maintain your road bike wheel set.First, it is important to keep your wheels clean. A regular cleaning will help to prevent rust, dirt and grime from building up, which can damage your wheels.

Second, a thorough check of your wheel rim is vital to making sure that your tire is seated correctly inside the rim. To do this, simply remove your tires and recheck for an even bead at the contact point.

Third, it is important to inspect your bearings and hubs. A quick inspection will let you know if your bearings are worn or need replacing.

Fourth, if your wheels are trued and tensioned properly, they will last for years to come. This is a relatively simple and quick task, which can be done by yourself or if you are unsure, a mechanic at your local bike shop.

Fifth, you should also check the air pressure in your tires regularly. Keeping your tires at the correct pressure (typically 80-130 psi depending on weight, tyre size and road conditions) will make them last longer and prevent flats.

Finally, if you have carbon wheelsets, you should consider performing a spoke tensioning every year or so, to help ensure the spokes are still strong and sturdy. This can be done by yourself using a spoke key, or it can be carried out by your mechanic at a bike shop.