The misery of bike cleaning

[400bhp]

Can anybody tell me what's on the ingredients panel of Muc-Off?

Thinking the same as you.

Probably similar to motorcycle cleaner or engine bay cleaner. Not stuff I would want near my bike.

 

[400bhp]

Cleaning bikes = shite.

Outside at this time of year. Some combination of cold/wet/dark. So it generally doesn't get done outside. Mudguards get in the effin way - crank NEVER gets properly clean.

That means it's generally done inside the garage, at least finished off there anyway.

I hate taking stuff off (crank/bb/brakes), so I don't.

Probably every month or so - a clean with water and car wax, then re-lube the chain, spray bike liberally with GT85.

Other times - as and when needed. wipe off dry crud, spray with GT85. Leave a minute. Wipe off. Re-apply GT85. Clean and re-lube chain if needed.

Cleaning is the biggest downer for cycle commuting for me.

 

[Crankarm]

Cleaning bikes = s***e.

Outside at this time of year. Some combination of cold/wet/dark. So it generally doesn't get done outside. Mudguards get in the effin way - crank NEVER gets properly clean.

That means it's generally done inside the garage, at least finished off there anyway.

I hate taking stuff off (crank/bb/brakes), so I don't.

Probably every month or so - a clean with water and car wax, then re-lube the chain, spray bike liberally with GT85.

Other times - as and when needed. wipe off dry crud, spray with GT85. Leave a minute. Wipe off. Re-apply GT85. Clean and re-lube chain if needed.

Cleaning is the biggest downer for cycle commuting for me.

+1.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Sing it Louis ...

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5p3i_t3c80

 

[Eribiste]

Did aa wheels off clean today, washed all the horrible gray/gritty moil (mud and oil) off the cassette, chain rings and chain, washed out the insides of the mudguards etc. etc.

Then went for a ride 'cause the bike looked so nice. What a dipstick. It's all dirty again now!

 

[numbnuts]

I've just cleaned my bike - just got back from a ride and it was raining

 

[wanda2010]

Was aiming to clean the bikes outside but it's raining (there's a surprise), so I'll take the wheels off and clean all parts in the bath. What could possibly go wrong?

PS: I live in a flat so tend to bike wash outdoors.

 

[Manonabike]

I don't particularly enjoy cleaning the bikes but I hate more riding a dirty bike so I do it.

I hate cleaning the chain or just drying it after a wet ride to prevent rust. If I'm wet then getting in the shower is my first priority, not messing about with the chain

 

[Crankarm]

Was aiming to clean the bikes outside but it's raining (there's a surprise), so I'll take the wheels off and clean all parts in the bath. What could possibly go wrong?

PS: I live in a flat so tend to bike wash outdoors.

 

[wanda2010]

Unfortunately my bath is a bit smaller, so I'll have to remove at least one wheel *sigh*.

 

[wanda2010]

I don't particularly enjoy cleaning the bikes but I hate more riding a dirty bike so I do it.

I hate cleaning the chain or just drying it after a wet ride to prevent rust. If I'm wet then getting in the shower is my first priority, not messing about with the chain

Err,

 

[Rob3rt]

Was aiming to clean the bikes outside but it's raining (there's a surprise), so I'll take the wheels off and clean all parts in the bath. What could possibly go wrong?

PS: I live in a flat so tend to bike wash outdoors.

I do that all the time. Once or twice a week.

 

[musa]

Just bought some car shampoo from halfrauds (not to use washing up liquid anymore) . Its rained on my commute home but i have the urge to clean

Best now than 3am

 

[potsy]

Inspired by this thread I'm going to give my CX a bit of a clean right now, it will be sparkly clean in 10 minutes

 

[musa]

Inspired by this thread I'm going to give my CX a bit of a clean right now, it will be sparkly clean in 10 minutes

I agree, just bought shampoo despite it raining