Cleaning your trusty steed
08-11-09, 06:26 PM
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Cleaning your trusty steed
Hello! So, my poor metal friend is lost underneath 8 years of dirt and grime and I need to show it a little more love (okay, maybe a lot more).
I've bought one of those Park chain scrubbers, but what else do I need? Does anyone swear by a certain brand? Also, how often do you clean your bike?
Thanks in advance!
I've bought one of those Park chain scrubbers, but what else do I need? Does anyone swear by a certain brand? Also, how often do you clean your bike?
Thanks in advance!
08-11-09, 06:28 PM
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Hello! So, my poor metal friend is lost underneath 8 years of dirt and grime and I need to show it a little more love.
I've bought one of those Park chain scrubbers, but what else do I need? Does anyone swear by a certain brand? Also, how often do you clean your bike?
Thanks in advance!
I've bought one of those Park chain scrubbers, but what else do I need? Does anyone swear by a certain brand? Also, how often do you clean your bike?
Thanks in advance!
-Gene-
08-11-09, 06:39 PM
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yea...when I first got the bike I just kind of figured the rain and whatever would take care of all of that...
I feel bad for being so inconsiderate.
I feel bad for being so inconsiderate.
08-11-09, 06:44 PM
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I wash it once a month. Seems enough to me.
I lube chain and clean sprockets twice a week, on average.
I lube chain and clean sprockets twice a week, on average.
08-11-09, 08:24 PM
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I got this citrus degreaser by I think it's by Pedro (orange can) from my LBS and Liquid Ice as a chain lube. And went to work on the bad weather bike. I though my crankset was black (as the bike is black) but after the degreaser I find it's silver.
Man did this stuff do a job! Took all that gunk off the dereailers and then I put the Liquid Ice on the chain and let it set a day. This baby rides so smooth, I can't even hear it.
Man did this stuff do a job! Took all that gunk off the dereailers and then I put the Liquid Ice on the chain and let it set a day. This baby rides so smooth, I can't even hear it.
08-11-09, 08:53 PM
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Instead of allowing grime to build up I simply give my bike a quick wipe down after each ride. The bike always looks clean and shiny this way.
08-11-09, 09:53 PM
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You gonna eat that?
Why clean it? It's just gonna get dirty again!
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