Originally Posted by
Zedoo
In warmer weather I could hose the bikes outside, when they need less washing. Now I hang them on hooks and get a better view of salt and dirt, so I finally gave one a shower in the bathroom, then cleaned the bathroom.
That is a helluva messy job, especially with all of the sand and salt they put on the roads here in Michigan. One winter I didn't wash my bike at all, with about 2,000 miles of riding over the winter. In spring, I had to replace the bottom bracket and the chain. It cost me about $80, IIRC. But I figured it was worthwhile, considering all the time I saved by not washing the damn bike.