Southern California - Clean or ride the bike...

Ok, so, I rode both Saturday and Sunday. But before that, I hadn't ridden for a few weeks.

My bike is *filthy*; it still has grime from both TdSS rides.

Should I take the night off and give it a "god's own cleaning", or should I take it for another spin?

Ok, so, I rode both Saturday and Sunday. But before that, I hadn't ridden for a few weeks.

My bike is *filthy*; it still has grime from both TdSS rides.

Should I take the night off and give it a "god's own cleaning", or should I take it for another spin?


Clean it!!
I cleaned mine Friday...rode it Sat...gears and chain were super quiet and smooth shifting!!
I HAVE to clean mine every couple of weeks...
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Ok, so, I rode both Saturday and Sunday. But before that, I hadn't ridden for a few weeks.

My bike is *filthy*; it still has grime from both TdSS rides.

Should I take the night off and give it a "god's own cleaning", or should I take it for another spin?

hmmmmm my knee jerk reaction is to day RIDE... however... you haven't been riding and you've ridden the last two days... so i say take the night off and clean it and then ride tomorrow!

Could it be that my gearing problems are related to the fact that my bike is filthy?! Poor girl, she hasn't had a good cleaning for a while now.

If it meant cleaning or riding.......you know the correct answer to that!...:D

Wipe off the chain, apply some lube, go riding. Take advantage of the daylight while we have it!!!

Wipe off the chain, apply some lube, go riding. Take advantage of the daylight while we have it!!!


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Could it be that my gearing problems are related to the fact that my bike is filthy?! Poor girl, she hasn't had a good cleaning for a while now.


It is possible if you are having some shifting issues.....it really, really makes a difference....you can hear it and feel it when its clean...
I do a little wipe off after a ride, but every couple of weeks...I get out the chain cleaner...clean and lube...

I'm thinking that a good cleaning is in order. I hate riding her when she's all dirty.

Cleaning is for winter, ride while you can.

I hate riding her when she's all dirty.I hear ya.

just lube it and ride it. The rain we get will clean the bike:D

Cleaning is for winter, ride while you can.

Winter? So cal?

just lube it and ride it. The rain we get will clean the bike:D

Actually, the rain will actually gunk up a dirty drivetrain that's been freshly lubed.

Winter? So cal?


Thats exactly what I was thinking....well maybe one or 2 days...
I think Cali would argue that..she said it gets really cold where she is...

Do both. Give the bike a quick wipe, clean the chain and re-lube.

Enjoy the ride :)

Actually, the rain will actually gunk up a dirty drivetrain that's been freshly lubed.


interesting.....I have never washed my bikes. Maybe that's why my chain is black:eek: Oh well, it still does the job I need it to.

Drink beer while you clean. :beer:
That way you are accomplishing two things in preparation for tomorrow; having a clean, smooth shifting bike and carbo loading! :beer:

Thats exactly what I was thinking....well maybe one or 2 days...
I think Cali would argue that..she said it gets really cold where she is...

but i still ride! all bundled up.... but i still ride! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/113.gifhttp://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/113.gif

Clean at night - that's what headlamps are for. Ride now.

How often should I clean the chain. I just got my bike in the Summer. Is there a special lube to use for the chain? Thanks.

Why is there even a question?

How often should I clean the chain. I just got my bike in the Summer. Is there a special lube to use for the chain? Thanks.
I clean mine about once a month and use Tri Flow oil.

I hate riding her when she's all dirty.

Why did my mind go straight to the gutter? :eek:

Why did my mind go straight to the gutter? :eek:

Pervert. :p

Pervert. :p

Exactly. :D

Why is there even a question?

I just can't win with you. If I'm not riding, I should be. If I'm riding, I should be riding more. If my bike's dirty, I should clean it.

I'm telling mom.

:)

Cleaning is for winter

Uhm... So Cal, remember?

What does "winter" mean?

:)

Why did my mind go straight to the gutter? :eek:

As soon as I hit "submit reply", I thought, "someone's mind is going to go straight to the gutter with that comment."

:)

I just can't win with you. If I'm not riding, I should be. If I'm riding, I should be riding more. If my bike's dirty, I should clean it.

I'm telling mom.

:)

LOL!!

Mtn Bike ... clean chain = happy bike
Road Bike ... clean BIKE = happy bike
;)

As soon as I hit "submit reply", I thought, "someone's mind is going to go straight to the gutter with that comment."

:)

Should have known it was going to be mine! :D

Isn't the gutter where all the dirt collects? If you spend less time in the gutter, your bike will stay cleaner. :p

Isn't the gutter where all the dirt collects? If you spend less time in the gutter, your bike will stay cleaner. :p

It's not my bike that's dirty, it's my mind, silly. :p

It's not my bike that's dirty

(Drifting away from the dirty minds...)

Nor is my bike! I did everything. I pulled the cranks, pulled the chainrings off the cranks, cleaned the cassette, the whole nine.

She sure shimmers like new, she does.

But wow, does she have wear marks. I've got paint chips and scratches and dings and all kinds of stuff that I never noticed until I took her apart.

Pervert. :p


+1:eek:

It's not my bike that's dirty, it's my mind, silly. :p



and in public too.:D

and in public too.:D

I've got nothing to hide. :D

I've got nothing to hide. :D



You need to get back on the bike, so you can put your wheels where your mind is.:D

You need to get back on the bike, so you can put your wheels where your mind is.:D

I was just as bad when I was cycling. Trust me...there are too many innuendos with riding, my mind has taken up permanent residence in the gutter. :p

I was just as bad when I was cycling. Trust me...there are too many innuendos with riding, my mind has taken up permanent residence in the gutter. :p


I knew us men were'nt the only one's.:rolleyes:

But wow, does she have wear marks. I've got paint chips and scratches and dings and all kinds of stuff that I never noticed until I took her apart.

See.....there you go again....:rolleyes: :D

I knew us men were'nt the only one's.:rolleyes:

Nope...I'll be the token female pervert of the bunch. Tiffanie's right there with me...really she is. She's just in the closet. :D

See.....there you go again....:rolleyes: :D

Yeah Tim, you're doing this on purpose!

Nope...I'll be the token female pervert of the bunch. Tiffanie's right there with me...really she is. She's just in the closet. :D

::GASP::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/jody68/dunno.gif I have pure thoughts. Geez.

::GASP::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/jody68/dunno.gif I have pure thoughts. Geez.

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Yeah Tim, you're doing this on purpose!

:D

::GASP::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/jody68/dunno.gif I have pure thoughts. Geez.

i believe you, tiff!

that bad ole brandy.... trying to stir up trouble! sheesh!

i believe you, tiff!

that bad ole brandy.... trying to stir up trouble! sheesh!

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All right...you gurls are killing me with the smileys...
Everyone in the office is always wondering why I am laughing all the time!!
Maybe its cause I need to get off of here and do some work.....NAH.......

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