Bike Protection

[MonsterEnergy]

He’s 15 so he more likely has a Monster energy drink or some almond milk than beer

actually, i am quite grown up as most people say when the see me. im quite into cycling and that sought of stuff.
i also drink beer aswell known again.

 

[MonsterEnergy]

Well, we have to get good habits established early on.

thx

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Firstly my bikes have mudguards which keeps a large amount of crud off the bike. When I do wash the bike it's fairy liquid and hot water and brushes. Chain wiped with rag and oil applied sparingly as required. Bit of WD40 on bolts now and again.

 

[Blue Hills]

Bit of WD40 on bolts now and again.

Why this? If greased properly on installation shouldn't they be fine? If really worried about them I would remove and regrease.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Why this? If greased properly on installation shouldn't they be fine? If really worried about them I would remove and regrease.

You get the odd bit of corrosion if they are frequently wet.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

As a kid I lubed my chain with Vaseline. Nope. Not a euphemism.

I had monster thighs. Those were the days.

 

[Moodyman]

actually, i am quite grown up as most people say when the see me. im quite into cycling and that sought of stuff.
i also drink beer aswell known again.

Go on kid.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

actually, i am quite grown up as most people say when the see me. im quite into cycling and that sought of stuff.
i also drink beer aswell known again.

I think she was just pointing out that I encouraged an under-age person to drink beer and that perhaps I should take caution in doing so. The clue to her intentions were in the Shhhh emoticon. I'm sure no slight was intended.

If the weather's nice, go wash your bike, wait for it to dry and oil the chain nicely.

 

[MonsterEnergy]

thx to some people...i have now cleaned my mtb and it now looks its brand newD

 

[Blue Hills]

You get the odd bit of corrosion if they are frequently wet.

Never experienced it but maybe you put your bikes through more than me.

But wouldn't WD40 make the situation worse, displacing the grease?

 

[screenman]

Soap and water is how the pros have their bikes cleaned. Look on youtube there are lots of clips

You forgot the jetwasher.

 

[screenman]

TFR and a jet wash for me.

 

[RoadRider400]

Hybrid commuter bike is never cleaned.
Road bike is cleaned after every use with a damp cloth.

 

[DSK]

Chain & Gears - parktool chain cleaner / paint brushes and diluted de-greaser, then lube up once dry
Frame / Wheels - turtlewax car shampoo
Protection - bilt hamber paste wax (use it on the cars), clear vinly film

 

[flake99please]

Soap & water. Recycle old toothbrushes for the hard to reach areas and chain oil application. Wipe any excess oil with old rag.