The weather is finally turning in Cleveland and you've got the itch to ride. You pull your bike out from wherever it's been living since October, pump up the tires, and figure you're good to go. Maybe you are. But if your bike's been sitting in a garage or basement since last fall, there's a decent chance it's telling you something you're not hearing yet.

A spring tune-up isn't just something bike shops say to take your money. It's genuinely the best way to start the season safe, comfortable, and without your ride falling apart on you three miles from home. Here's what actually goes into one — and why it matters more than you might think.

E-bike repair really is hard to find, and there are actual reasons why most shops won't touch them. At Sixth City Cycles in Old Brooklyn, we work on e-bikes every week — everything from $400 Amazon specials to mid-range riders like Aventon, Himiway, Lectric, Mokwheel, Rad, and Velotric, all the way up to premium builds from Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, and Gazelle — so we figured it was time to explain what's going on and what you can expect when you bring yours in.