Cleaning bike

[HovR]

I was unsure about leaving it dripping wet but don't exactly want to blow dry it !

My bike gets blow-dried with the air compressor after every wet ride or wash.

 

[jonathanw]

My bike gets blow-dried with the air compressor after every wet ride or wash.

Will that not make it go a bit frizzy....or do you use conditioner?

 

[HovR]

Will that not make it go a bit frizzy....or do you use conditioner?

 

[jonathanw]

Ok .....I asked for that

 

[sabian92]

I personally wash degreaser off with a cup that I get water from a bucket. Pour it where the degreaser is, leave it to dry, then lube.

 

[xxmimixx]

remember kissing and stroking the bike does not count as cleaning

 

[mickle]

remember kissing and stroking the bike does not count as cleaning

Licking does though....

 

[Cubist]

Oi Mickle, I had the first complaint about those f*cking stickers yesterday! One of the crime reduction officers took exception to it. I told him I'd take the sticker off if he did what he was told. It's still on.

 

[Huggies14]

When it comes to grit and dirt getting in hydraulic brakes so that you can hear it grinding on the metal disc, how are you meant to get this out, or is it ok leaving it in there?

 

[mickle]

When it comes to grit and dirt getting in hydraulic brakes so that you can hear it grinding on the metal disc, how are you meant to get this out, or is it ok leaving it in there?

One of the widely accepted ways of speeding up the bedding-in process of new brakes is to slather them in mud. Don't worry about it.

The other is to splash Coca-Cola over them.

 

[Reluctant]

The other is to splash Coca-Cola over them.

Other brands are available
And try to avoid diet Coke - the full fat stuff works best.

 

[potsy]

Watch out, the Oracle is coming