jonny jeez
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- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
I just bought a new shiny roadie and (unlike my good ol MTB) I feel the need to keep it looking pretty.
plus I'm sure its good practice...sorry I should have mentioned that first shouldn't I?
So, Whats the best cleaning protocol?
I'm used to cleaning a motorcycle and assume things are pretty similar so here is my MOTORCYCLE cleaning regime
Drive chain
Remove real wheel, de-grease the chain and sprockets (something like WD40), wipe clean (or brush and wipe clean), cut of the de-greaser with a very soapy solution, allow to dry then relube each link of the chain with a dry oil and a small amount of dry oil to the sproket (cassette in this instance)...I'm not sure about oiling the cassette on a pushbike
Frame
Degreaser (Muckoff or similar) then wipe and wash off with a soapy solution. Allow to dry then spray on protective product (ACF 50)
Wheels
As with frame but ensuring no oil-like products are used to degrease (stick to citrus products), remove with a soapy solution and add no protective product
I assume i'll need to do the following for a push bike.
Gears
Degrease front and rear mech's and remove with soapy solution, allow to dry and add wet oil (gt85)
I really have no idea as I;'ve only ridden MTB's in the past and for years have just jetted them off and sprayed lube all over. it's only when I used to trim the indexing that I ever got around to lubing the groupset.
But as I'm starting over (and using the nubike a lot more) I need to ensure she is well maintained.
any thoughts?
Thanks
plus I'm sure its good practice...sorry I should have mentioned that first shouldn't I?
So, Whats the best cleaning protocol?
I'm used to cleaning a motorcycle and assume things are pretty similar so here is my MOTORCYCLE cleaning regime
Drive chain
Remove real wheel, de-grease the chain and sprockets (something like WD40), wipe clean (or brush and wipe clean), cut of the de-greaser with a very soapy solution, allow to dry then relube each link of the chain with a dry oil and a small amount of dry oil to the sproket (cassette in this instance)...I'm not sure about oiling the cassette on a pushbike
Frame
Degreaser (Muckoff or similar) then wipe and wash off with a soapy solution. Allow to dry then spray on protective product (ACF 50)
Wheels
As with frame but ensuring no oil-like products are used to degrease (stick to citrus products), remove with a soapy solution and add no protective product
I assume i'll need to do the following for a push bike.
Gears
Degrease front and rear mech's and remove with soapy solution, allow to dry and add wet oil (gt85)
I really have no idea as I;'ve only ridden MTB's in the past and for years have just jetted them off and sprayed lube all over. it's only when I used to trim the indexing that I ever got around to lubing the groupset.
But as I'm starting over (and using the nubike a lot more) I need to ensure she is well maintained.
any thoughts?
Thanks