What would you say is the number one reason for cleaning your bicycle on a regular basis?

[mjr]

If you are ever in these parts you are welcome to come and strip down one of my jet washed bikes and inspect for any damage.

Careful - I'm not that far away and you've not made it conditional on reassembly

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I guess the difference is.... that i just say what i do, i dont tell others to do the same.

Calm down calm down, it's only a bit of banter, if you're offended, then I have nothing to offer

 

[screenman]

Careful - I'm not that far away and you've not made it conditional on reassembly

No problem there I know a good bike mechanic, who uses a jet washer on his bikes.

 

[subaqua]

THIS^^^ The cleaning often goes hand in hand with the attention to detail that means possible faults are noticed. This is why clean bikes are claimed to be more reliable. The two things are not mutually inclusive though and one does not necessarily mean the other. It is possible to have an unclean bike that is maintained and inspected as closely as a regularly washed example and is perfectly reliable (like my commuter).

and mine. its filthy, but maintained. its due a big clean at half term .

 

[Drago]

Function and longevity. To clean it properly requires touching every component - you'll soon know if something is loose or damaged. Removing excess abrasives for a drivetrain promo vs it's lifespan and maintains the quality of function. Removing dirt from elsewhere gives nowhere for moisture to hide and attack the surface below. So not exactly one reason, but several reasons all under the same general heading.

 

[ianrauk]

A cleaner bike is a faster bike.

 

[Drago]

A cleaner bike impresses more chicks

 

[screenman]

A cleaner bike is a tidier looking garage.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

A cleaner bike impresses more chicks

I've seen geese & ducks looking as well, there was a buzzard having a good look the other day.

 

[Mrs M]

To keep it looking pretty

 

[tom73]

It's matt and it's black

 

[fossyant]

Isn't "a turned down low jet washer" basically a very expensive way of getting hosepipe-strength water delivery? Is it even accurate to call it a "blast with the jetwash" if it's not blasting or even jetting?

Actually no, a jet wash uses significantly less water than a hose. Very simple study by myself is there aren't big puddles from jet washing my car after a wash compared to using the hose. Also far less standing water on a patio or decking from using the jet wash.

 

[fossyant]

A cleaner bike is a tidier looking garage.

Not just looking, flipping mud needs to be off before coming in the garage.

 

[Edwardoka]

You just can't have a dirty bike on a commute. You just can't. Standards must be kept.

A filthy bike is the quickest way to get people to underestimate you during Silly Commuter Racing*. Nothing demoralises quite like the squealing chain of the person dropping you

* Not that I'd endorse such an activity

 

[MichaelW2]

I give my bike a deep clean then use car wax on the frame. It sheds dirt better and needs little cleaning. Once a year whether it needs it or not.
The disc stay cleaner than rim brakes and my hub gear runs cleaner than derailleur. Just have to eliminate the chain now.