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- This can be with a sponge and bucket of water or a hose – just don't use a high pressure washer as this will force water into the bearings. Spray the bike with a bike cleaning product, and then, with more clean water, use a soft bristled brush to give the bike a scrub.
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Wash the bike frame: Use a bucket of warm soapy water and a brush to gently scrub off dirt and grime. Work from the top down, cleaning the handlebars, headset, top tube, seat post, seatstays, front fork and brakes. If you have disc brakes, try to keep soap away from the rotors and brake pads.
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- Don’T Use High-Pressure Car Washes/Washers
- Don’T Submerge Parts
- Do Suspend The Bike to Work on It
- Do Remove The Wheels
- Do Use Warm Soapy Water
- Do Use A Grease-Cutting Soap Like Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
- Do Rinse Before Scrubbing
- Don’T Use only One Sponge
- Do Inspect Brake Pads
- Don’T Forget to Re-Lube After Cleaning
Last week I saw a cyclist at a coin-operated wash and almost hollered out the window, “Hey, stop that!” But, I didn’t because I still run into riders who think it’s a good practice. I have always recommended against it because the jet of water coming out of these devices is too powerful. Yes, it will blast off dirt and debris and can even strip gun...
Don’t laugh. I’ve known cyclocross racers who would toss their bike in the river after races to clean it off. And I knew a bike shop that put bikes in a bathtub to clean them. While it might seem like the fastest way to clean the entire bike, the problem is that when parts are dunked, water can get where it was never intended to go, such as inside ...
Whether you use a bike repair stand or something homemade to hold your bike off the ground, it will make bike washing easier and faster. Having the bike high keeps it closer to your eyes for better inspection and it saves you from having to bend over. Good repair stands allow rotating the bike 360 degrees, too, for inspecting all frame surfaces. It...
Get in the habit of removing wheels when bike cleaning. As mentioned last week in the bearing check article, it’s when the wheels are removed that it’s easiest to feel the bearings for grit. So, after a nasty ride is the perfect time. Having the wheels off makes them easier to clean and inspect, too. Plus, without wheels, it’s much easier to clean ...
Warm water makes bike cleaning easier. This produces lots of suds to lift the grit so you can rinse it off. Tip:I know a rider who had a hot water tap installed outside his garage for easier bike/car cleaning. He kept a bucket by the door with sponges, brushes, soap and rags so it would be quick and easy to clean his bike and he wouldn’t be tempted...
There’s a huge difference in cleaning power between different brands and types of soaps. Lots of bike mechanics stick with Dawn dishwashing liquid because it cleans and cuts grease better than so many of the wannabe dishwashing soaps.
If a wet ride leaves your bike with a fine layer of dirt on top, don’t start wiping/rubbing it off or you may scratch your bike’s finish. Instead, rinse with water only first to get the dirt off and then start washing.
Professional bike mechanics have lots of tricks, and one of the best is having dedicated sponges for different bike washing purposes – and not mixing them up. The two main ones are for working on the “clean” parts of the bike, like the frame, fork and wheels; another sponge is used for the greasy/grimy parts like the chain, crankset and derailleur ...
Whether you have rim or disc brakes, brake pads (the parts that squeeze the rims or rotors) wear most quickly in the rain, snow and dirt. So, it’s wise to inspect them after wet rides. I also recommend having some spares on hand in your home shop so that you can compare the new with the old to tell exactly how worn your pads are. This also means yo...
A common mistake after cleaning is forgetting to re-lube. It’s important to refresh the lubes that the rain, snow and your cleaning stripped off your bike or else corrosion can set in. So be sure to lube the chain and brake and derailleur pivots. Let it sit for a bit and then wipe off any excess to keep your just-cleaned bike that way.
Spray on cleaner: If you’re using bike wash, spray it on the frame. Read the directions to see how long to let it sit for. Gently scrub: Use a large bike cleaning brush to scrub the bike wash, or to scrub your warm soapy water on your bike. Don’t forget the bottom bracket, cassette and wheels.
Sep 18, 2024 · How to clean a bike. How to clean a bike frame and components can change from person to person, but for us, the cleaning is done in three main steps: 1. Wash the frame and wheels with soap and water (avoid braking surfaces) Fill a bucket with warm water and add soap or a bike cleaning product.
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Nov 18, 2022 · There are a few things to keep in mind when cleaning your bike to keep in tip top shape. Whether it's an MTB or road bike, we cover what you need, how to clean your chain, how to do it without a hose, and how often to wash your bike.
