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milt
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can i pressure wash my rockhopper pro
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Well, some bits of it. DOn't fire directly at bearings or forks.0
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A sponge is always the way forward_______________________
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Pressure washers are the SPAWN OF SATAN and you will go to HELL if you point one at your bike
Bike washing kit contents = 1 x bucket, 1 x sponge, 1x old toothbrush, 1 x tap full of warm water, 1 x small squirt of washing up liquid (or Fenwicks, Muc Off etc), 1 x tub of elbow grease.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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You can, It won't attack you with rusty pedal axles... but its not a great idea, as it may attack you with stuffed bearings and a fork full of brown water.And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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05 Trek 1000 Custom build
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thanks everyone i get the drift0
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Stubs: You missed some vital bits.
Radio,
Cups of Tea.
Biscuits...various and often.
Oh, and the Mrs prancing about in her bikini helps too...
Lengthens the hosepipe, apparently.0 -
Get yourself some Muck-Off matey, you can get it in Halfords and it works wonders.
Wet bike, spray liberally, leave for a min or two, rinse and sponge down. Use a toothbrush where needed and don't forget to lube up the bits that need it afterwards.0 -
Am I the only one who uses car shampoo then? Does the job lovely and leaves a nice shine too if you use turtlewax
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I use Fenwicks at the moment but cash is a bit tight so once I run out of Fenwicks will be moving to Car shampoo (£2 for 1 litre from Morrisons) and white spirit for the chain/cassette.
I suspect a lot of us are overly fussy when it comes to what we use to wash our bikes with.0 -
i use G101 all purpose cleaner around the muddy bits and i remove and clean any jammed up bits like cassette etc.
jet wash when it works to blast mud away bit not focussed on any bearings0 -
Have used muck off in the past, however found slight discolouration on the frame...now use fenwicks...what bloody a bloody marvel !! used neat for degreasing and diluted for removing muck and grime...I have tried it...it's the future !!0
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underdog wrote:Am I the only one who uses car shampoo then? Does the job lovely and leaves a nice shine too if you use turtlewax
Doesnt car shampoo have wax in it Silicone wax on your brake discs is not a good idea unless your trying to stop those annoying squeaks from your brakes Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
Oh, and the Mrs prancing about in her bikini helps too...
Lengthens the hosepipe, apparently
Glad my bikes the General Lee! :P0
