Here's a handy list of tips and service notes from those awfully nice people at Marin. Feel free todownload and keep for reference.
Storage
Don't keep your bikeoutdoors! It should be protected from rain, snow and sun.
And if you are going to keepit stored in the long term, suspend it so the weight of the bike doesn't reston the tyres.
If you live on the coast youwill need to take extra care to prevent corrosion.
When you're out riding –don't lay the bike down on its right side as this can damage the derailleurs.
Schedule of Maintenance
After buying a new bike andriding it for a month you should have it serviced by your dealer to ensure allthe components are working properly.
If you ride through morechallenging or muddy terrain you may need to leave shorter intervals betweenthe suggested times of the various checks.
Every Ride
Spot check the quick releaseand brake adjustments
Every Week
Check the tyres andlubricate the chain.
Every month
Wash and dry the bike,inspecting it carefully.
Oil the brake level pivots
Oil the brake pivots
Oil the front and rear derailleurpivots
Oil control cables at cablehousing points
Check seatpost quick releaseor bolt adjustment
Every Three Months
Check torque values of nutsand bolts
Re-lubricate the seatpost
Every Six Months
Get your dealer to servicethe bike
Dealers should: true thewheels
Grease the brake cables
Replace the brake pads (ifneeded)
Adjust brake cables andderailleur cables
Re-grease brake arch pivots
Handlebar stem
Headset bearings
Crank bearings
And crank arm spindle.
Replace chain if necessary(and you may need to also replace the chain rings and cogs/freewheels)
Once A Year
Re-grease the pedalbearings.
Obviously bikes come in allshapes and sizes and vary in value. Marin recommends these checks on amaintenance schedule to preserve the quality of the ride and the integrity ofthe machine.