Jet wash

MacbookMatt

Hey folks, MTB newbie here...

Just been on a bit of a trek round the woods after getting my new bike and its a bit mucky to say the least!

I was just wondering, is it safe to give it a once over with the pressure washer? If so, which bits should I avoid? Its a GT Avalanche 2.0 with hydraulic disks, if that helps.

Thanks!

(Apologies if this is a re-post, I did look around but I couldn't find any answers)

robmanic1

I'd avoid jetwashing altogether, better off with a squirt of "Muck-off", a standard hosepipe and a soft brush.

If you do jetwash you need to avoid the bottom bracket, hubs, suspension forks and rear suspension components (bearings etc).

Hope that helps

John Stevenson

Generally considered a bad idea. Most of the seals on bike bearings are not resistant to that kind of water pressure and you'll blast water into them.

Not really necessary either - a bog-standard low-pressure hose and a brush gets the muck off plenty well enough.

Oh, and welcome!

nicklouse

dont use a jet wash unless you are stripping and regreasing/replacing every bearing.

brush and a bucket of water.

MacbookMatt

Blimey that was quick! Cheers fellas, I'll give it a wash as soon as they apocalyptic weather subsides!

Bikerbaboon

if you can wash while the mud is still wet it comes off alot easyer......... Plus you bike will look betting sat in the garrage and it will make you want to go out for a ride more. :P

delcol

another vote here for the mucoff method or fenwics is good.

i to always try to wash mine while the mud is fresh and wet it a lot easier..

try using bike polish to this makes it easier to clean as the mud just slides off the frame
pedros bike lust is good
mucoff mirracle shine
finese bike polish
and finshline teflon polish all grace the shelfs of my shed....

Bossangel

i always use a jet wash, have i killed my bike :shock:

beski

try using bike polish to this makes it easier to clean as the mud just slides off the frame

I use GT85 to polish & protect the frame

woodywmb

Use one of those 5ltr Hozelock garden sprayers. Cost £15-£25. Enough pressure to blast mud off tyres, steerer tubes, front derailleur and chainrings without damaging bearings. One fill does two bikes - spray them with Muc Off or Fenwicks first. The long wand enables you to reach into every awkward corner. Handy to keep in the garage or the house and bring out after a muddy ride. Plastic handle and shoulder strap allows you to take it anywhere. Keep it in the boot of the car and spray your bikes before loading them on top or removing wheels to squeeze inside. Great water reservoir for all sorts of things. Perfect birthday pressie for the biker who's got everything!

Rich Hcp

I use a bucket of soapy water (Car shampoo) a brush and a watering can!

I polish the frame with Autoglym, when I do the car

KonaMike

Same here!! just a bucket of warm soapy water and a brush, then a good coat of car wax .

GOLDGPR

Woodywmb wrote:

Use one of those 5ltr Hozelock garden sprayers. Cost £15-£25. Enough pressure to blast mud off tyres, steerer tubes, front derailleur and chainrings without damaging bearings. One fill does two bikes - spray them with Muc Off or Fenwicks first. The long wand enables you to reach into every awkward corner. Handy to keep in the garage or the house and bring out after a muddy ride. Plastic handle and shoulder strap allows you to take it anywhere. Keep it in the boot of the car and spray your bikes before loading them on top or removing wheels to squeeze inside. Great water reservoir for all sorts of things. Perfect birthday pressie for the biker who's got everything!

Did wounder about these myself i know that you can get a Dirtworker but didnt know if a garden one would have enough pressure to take the muck off ????

Anybody else used these or low pressure washers?

woodywmb

Dirtworker does a great job according to a friend who has one. But the Hozelock pressure will surprise you. Never once have we needed a brush or a cloth to scrape off caked-in mud. Halfords also does a 5ltr Hozelock for washing the car, comes with a smaller wand and is more expensive that most online suppliers. Check out the full range before deciding. There are various versions. If it's strong enough to clean a car it will remove the cack from bikes.

http://www.cselinks.com/shopping-empori ... 4377&c=495

Cheshley

Woodywmb wrote:

Use one of those 5ltr Hozelock garden sprayers. Cost £15-£25. Enough pressure to blast mud off tyres, steerer tubes, front derailleur and chainrings without damaging bearings. One fill does two bikes - spray them with Muc Off or Fenwicks first. The long wand enables you to reach into every awkward corner. Handy to keep in the garage or the house and bring out after a muddy ride. Plastic handle and shoulder strap allows you to take it anywhere. Keep it in the boot of the car and spray your bikes before loading them on top or removing wheels to squeeze inside. Great water reservoir for all sorts of things. Perfect birthday pressie for the biker who's got everything!

Another vote for the garden pressure sprayer. I picked mine up from my local 'cheapie' homeware store for £4.99 and after initially being the subject of my mate's jokes they've all got one now!!!!! You'll get envious looks from those at your preferred trail centre when you're washed off and enjoying a warm brew and they're still queuing for the bike wash......