Bike Cleaning
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
I'd stick to the damp cloth and maybe some very diluted degreaser for tough stuff. I like to wax my bike every now and then to make stuff easy to remove.
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ston_ar posted 1 year ago.
For just normal everyday muck, a damp cloth works. I also try to completely strip my bike and rebuild it every couple months to get the entrenched dirt, and to regrease everything.
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
there was a bike mechanic on the tritalk podcast one episode who recommended using windex.
haven't tried it yet, it's a little to cold for riding here still, and we just got half a foot of snow this morning.
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JamieM posted 1 year ago.
thebeatcatcher;62114 wrote:
there was a bike mechanic on the tritalk podcast one episode who recommended using windex.QUOTE]
When I was a shop rat we used to prefer Pledge on the frame. Worked like a quick polish. Good shine and some protection from dirt buildup.
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
I use simple green and/or a damp cloth.
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RV posted 1 year ago.
I use the following:
http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/bike-wash.htm
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Airborne posted 1 year ago.
I've used Windex for a couple years ... works just fine. You can also use a generic citrus degreaser (next to windex in the grocery store) on your chain, frame, anything. No need for expensive stuff.
What is the best way to clean/wash a bike ? When it rains there seems to be sand all over the place and after races or long training rides I notice the sugar from the gatorade or accelarade on the frame. Currently I just use a damp cloth. Any products recommended ?
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