bike wash

glava565
glava565 Posts: 12
edited January 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
mini wash yes or no,if no way

thanks for any answer`s

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    what?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Bazza
    Bazza Posts: 3,336
    :? Lol.

    Do you mean a mini wash as in a quick clean, yes or no?
    RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!

    Carrera Fury 06

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/wa_wa_weewa/ - New pics added...
  • glava565
    glava565 Posts: 12
    is it recommend to wash bike with air pressure device some people are talking that
    sand and similar can get inside the bearings (sorry for my english)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    edited January 2008
    nope just sponge it down. Parktools have a good guide on how to clean a bike.

    Pressure can force water and other stuff into bearings.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • glava565
    glava565 Posts: 12
    many thanks
  • lost-time
    lost-time Posts: 549
    The 'best' way.... :roll:


    [img][/img]forks002.jpg

    I just hope Mrs Lost-time wont see....!
  • kopkingjames
    kopkingjames Posts: 3
    lost-time wrote:
    The 'best' way.... :roll:


    [img][/img]forks002.jpg

    I just hope Mrs Lost-time wont see....!

    OMG your a braver man than me! lol
    Riding not hiding........
  • stevebrock
    stevebrock Posts: 239
    Bike in stand

    Wheels off, chain off

    Hose down with low pressure cold water

    Good dosing of Fenwicks..... Degreaser on F&R Mechs

    Then scrub down with warm, soapy water

    Rinse, Dry

    Then Muc off bike spray

    Same procedure for wheels, but degreaser on cassette and a good scrub

    Chain in solvent

    Put everythng back together

    GT85 on cassette, F&R Mechs

    Lube Chain, pivot points on Mechs, springs on SPD etc

    Should look like this!

    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2212714634_c86e4febe2_b.jpg
    Santa Cruz Heckler
  • steelo
    steelo Posts: 542
    This may sound like a dumb question, but how do you dry your bike? I find the worst time for my bike, rust-wise, is after i've washed/degreased/rinsed everything and i'm waiting for it all to dry before re-lubing. If I leave it in the shed overnight then by the next day there are loads of orange rusty bits all over the sprockets, chain, and even around the headset.

    Help?!?
    Specialized Rockhopper '07
    Trek Fuel EX8 '09
  • Will Snow
    Will Snow Posts: 1,154
    old towel an wd. just dont go mad and get wd40 on discs (obvioulsy) or your grips or brake levers (not fun). just a light spray over the frame, leave it for five minutes then wipe it down. use a clean towel for the discs mind,
    i ride a hardtail

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