Originally Posted by
chasm54
Couldn't agree more. Bikes are for riding, not polishing. Personally I keep the drivetrain clean and don't worry about the rest. Scratches, scuffs, all that bollocks, doesn't matter a damn. Obsessing about paint jobs is for poseurs.
I'm sure these comments are some what related to the value of the investment. I don't know anyone with a $5,000.00 + bike that does not look after it, which includes cleaning it regularly.