Export after important changes
Use the backup controls in Settings to export a portable backup. Save it somewhere you can access independently of the app, especially before replacing or resetting your phone.
Using Bike Steward
A field guide
for your garage.
Start small, keep useful notes, and build a history you can rely on. Here is how the app fits into owning and looking after a bike.
Coming soon to iPhone. A preview of the current app workflows.
Start with the bike you already own.
You do not need a complete service history to begin.
Add it to your Garage
Record the bike details you know. Add purchase information and a serial number if you have them. Leave unknown details for later.
Capture the current setup
Record the components and settings you want to remember, such as tire pressure or suspension setup. Add a photo or receipt when it will be useful.
Add the last service you remember
Save the work and its date. Use known mileage or riding time where available; avoid filling gaps with guesses.
Keep it useful between rides.
A few timely notes are more useful than a big catch-up later.
Before the ride
Review the Steward Brief, saved issues, and upcoming maintenance. Use the visual checklist as a reminder to look over the bike.
When something changes
Save a setup adjustment or note a new symptom while you still remember the conditions. Include where a noise comes from and what makes it happen.
After service
Record the work, parts, date, and relevant mileage or hours. Attach the receipt and update your component record when a part is replaced.
Take it along to a used-bike viewing.
Keep the observations separate from the excitement of finding a bike.
Create a candidate and inspection
Choose the appropriate bike type and work through TrailCheck. Save the asking price and resume the draft whenever you need.
Capture the concerns
Add observations and labeled photos. Record estimated repairs without treating them as a professional diagnosis or guaranteed cost.
Compare, then keep the record
Review candidates and estimated total costs. Share a buyer PDF for a second opinion. If you buy the bike, move it into your Garage with the actual purchase details.
Arrive at the shop with better notes.
Help the mechanic understand the problem you actually experience.
Describe the symptom
Record when it happens: climbing under load, braking, coasting, or only after a wet ride. Add a photo if it helps explain the issue.
Prepare the handoff
Create a shop-ready report with open issues, inspection evidence, maintenance history, and the installed components. Review it before sharing.
Close the loop
After the visit, add the completed service and keep the receipt with the bike. Save any useful shop notes for next time.
Worth making a habit
Keep a backup of the garage.
Use the right file for the job
A report is for reading and sharing. A backup is for restoring your records. Keep both when you need a readable history and a recoverable copy.
Common questions
A few things to know.
Can I download it yet?
Bike Steward is coming soon to iPhone. These pages describe the app in development; some screens and workflows may change before release.
Do I need an account?
No account is required. Your bike records are stored locally on your iPhone. You decide when to export a backup or share a report.
Does it record my route?
Bike Steward is focused on bike ownership and maintenance. Its optional Apple Health integration imports cycling workout information for distance and riding time; it is not a turn-by-turn navigation tool.
What if I do not know my bike’s full history?
Start with the information you can confirm and build the record from there. Keep uncertain dates or service details out of confirmed records, and ask a mechanic when the condition of a component is unclear.
Is a PDF the same as a backup?
No. A PDF is a readable report for reference or sharing. Use the app’s backup export to save a portable copy that can be restored. Keep backups somewhere you can access if you lose the phone.
Can I use it for more than a mountain bike?
Yes. Bike Steward supports records for road, gravel, commuter, BMX, cargo, and other bikes as well as mountain bikes. Inspection checklists are tailored to the selected bike type.
Something else on your mind?
For help with Bike Steward or a question about the app, get in touch.
support@bikesteward.com →