Originally Posted by
DubT
I NEVER use a hose on my bikes! I use a small spray bottle and spray a diluted solution of water and simple green on the frame etc. being very careful to not get water in any of the bearings. Why use a hose on a bicycle? If you take about 10 minutes after every ride to wipe it down it will stay amazing clean.
LOL. Our bike gets "hosed" quite frequently in the winter. In fact it comes back from a heavy rain ride a lot cleaner than when the roads are merely wet. I have to wash it after those rides, and yes, I use a hose.
But that's the reason I use a good chain lube and sealed bearings.
How to wash a bike:
http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ash-yours.html
Yup, I have the chain holder thing and all the brushes.
I once used one of those anti-rust coatings on a bike without totally stripping the frame first. Ruined the BB which wasn't sealed on the inside.