best things to keep your bike in good condition>?

Anonymous

I have just got my new bike and am wanting to take good care of it what kind of cleaning equipment will I need? like lubes, etc, is the muc off bike spray any good and why do you get advised not to use a jet wash? Thanks

nicklouse

jet wash will kill the bearings.

regular maintainence.

have a read of park tools.

Mr bump

I use fenwicks to clean my bikes every time after use. Finish line lubes and the obligatary WD40. I used a diamond brite kit on the trek. Workes so well the mud dosent stik to the frame.

jayson

Mr bump wrote:

I use fenwicks to clean my bikes every time after use. Finish line lubes and the obligatary WD40. I used a diamond brite kit on the trek. Workes so well the mud dosent stik to the frame.

I have a personal hatred of WD40 so i use GT85 instead, it smells alot better and it contains teflon to help keep things running smoothly.

Mr bump

I use the GT85 too. but get WD40 free from work.

anto164

keep it clean, keep the chain well maintained, i.e clean and lubed, make sure the gears are shifting correctly, forks working ok, make sure all bolts are tight make sure brakes are ok, pad condition etc..

just basically, just look aafter it.

nickcuk

I use a bog standard tesco degreaser, an alloy-wheel cleaner with a synthetic brush, warm soapy water, lots of cheap kitchen towel and GT85. My powerchain burrrrrrs like a well kept steam engine

hamboman

you should really only use WD40 to loosen seized nuts etc. Use finish line dry or wet.