I shouldn't be so lazy

fatwomble
fatwomble Posts: 117
edited October 2010 in MTB general
Spent last weekend in Wales, my bike was really wet and gritty when I got back. Gave it a quick wash and lube before I put it back in the shed.

Should have spent some proper time cleaning it as it ride like a bag of nails today as I obviously didn't get all the grit out.

Sometimes it pays to put a bit of extra effort in when you get back, so that you don't have problems next time you ride.
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  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    Yeah done that before, ended up costing me a whole new BB.

    Lesson learnt, I get the missus to clean the bike, as she should do anyway.
  • Mark909
    Mark909 Posts: 456
    Buy a dirtworker and give your bike a wash at the finish of every ride. Problem solved!
  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    Mark909 wrote:
    Buy a dirtworker and give your bike a wash at the finish of every ride. Problem solved!

    This is exactly what I do at the side of the road/trail centre carpark/on the grass verge at the end of rides during the winter months - it has proved invaluable!
    www.sherwoodpines.yolasite.com
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    I may have to invest in one of them things, they look quite useful.
    My London Road
  • Steve_F
    Steve_F Posts: 682
    Problem is, if you're properly lazy filling these up with water and washing the bike becomes too much effort too!!

    Can't decide if I'm lazy or just fooling myself that my bike REALLY suits being dirty!
    Current steed is a '07 Carrera Banshee X
    + cheap road/commuting bike

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