Whenever I come back from a ride, I always wash my bikes very carefully, with paintbrush, a mix of water and soap and some cleaner that I use for all the components such as cranks, derailleurs, etc.
I guess I partly do it because all the bikes are in the house (I even have one in my bedroom). It also is some way of thanking the bike for all the great rides and seeing a clean bicycle makes me very proud and it can even avoid having all sorts of noises.
Do you wash your bike several times a week, how do you do it and why?
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Nah, I wash it once a week if its lucky.. Warm soapy water, soft cloth, then a wipe over with another dry cloth.
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In winter more than summer. mine is a tourer, it's supposed to be dirty (but I check the frame and safety items).
My Flying Scot is always clean
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if i had gone out in the rain, i clean my bike after the ride..
If its just dust, i just wipe it off with a damp cloth and then wipe it to shine with a dry one...
By the way, I am talking about my roadbike...
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Depending on the conditions, I clean my bikes about once a week. Always after a muddy or rainy ride, though.
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Sounds a little over-the-top to me. It is a machine after all, not a living thing.
I clean it only when necessary. It is usually only necessary if the function of the bicycle is being interfered with. Lube after a rain, salty muck in the drivetrain, sand and dirt interfering with the free movement of parts, etc.
Dan
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You say you clean only when necessary but if you clean often it will never be necessary! And a dirty bike grinds itself into an early grave. A clean bike runs smoother, faster and looks better. A machine benefits more from a cleaning than an animal so I fail to see the significance of your remark.
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The only time my road bikes get washed is when I get caught out in the rain
If it gets dirty then I'll wipe it down with a wet towel.
Zack
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by devinci_freak Do you wash your bike several times a week, how do you do it and why?
Several times a week ? This seems excessive to me. Don't get me wrong, if you enjoy this activity then it is a good thing. I just can't see myself spending hours polishing and cleaning a bike.
A bike can look dirty and function perfectly. My point is that I don't clean the bike to make it look better. I clean the bike to make it run better. I really could care less how it looks. In fact if it looks a little shabby that's fine with me, It won't catch the eye of a bike thief.
I don't take the bike out to ride once a week on sunny days. I ride it day in , day out, year round, in all weather. After it wears out or I get tired of looking at it, I either give it away, or throw it away and buy another one, then proceed to wear it out. I don't really get attached to them.
Dan
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Once every two weeks or so. It's way to much work to do after every ride.
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Dan, don't you feel proud when your bike is clean? I may am wrong, but I see my bicycle as my companion, and I take care of it as much as I would if it was a horse, except for the food and little extras.
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I see my bicycle as my companion
You have a wedding date set or did you already tighten the nut, I mean tie the knot? (锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by devinci_freak Dan, don't you feel proud when your bike is clean? I may am wrong, but I see my bicycle as my companion, and I take care of it as much as I would if it was a horse, except for the food and little extras.
Warm soapy water, soft cloth, then a wipe over with another dry cloth.
