T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
- Location
- Northern Ireland
Dislike dirty bikes, black or otherwise.....
Why Do People With Black Bikes...
- Thread starter Smokin Joe
- Start date
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potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
My black bike is the only one of them that does get cleaned, so there 
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
- Location
- Manchester way
It was silver before I stopped cleaning it, cheaper than a respray.
Im sorry. I'll clean it and my car (also black) at the weekend.
That will be a waste of time, black never looks better than the day it left the showroom unfortunately.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
booze and cake
probably out cycling
To offer some balance my white genesis flyer which I use for some commuting and locking up when out and about in London, has never been washed since I bought in new in 2008, so us dirty bar stewards come from all backgrounds, black and white
. Actually mine still looks surprisingly white, must be all the British rain. Admittedly the bottom bracket area is a bit caked and its undoubtedly heavier, but I'm hoping its helping achieve an almost un-nickable status. Its grimy-ness has become a badge of honour now and I'm hoping to go a decade with no washing (not me, the bike!) and then maybe I'll see what lies beneath, could be a great frame protector all that c**p
. Actually mine still looks surprisingly white, must be all the British rain. Admittedly the bottom bracket area is a bit caked and its undoubtedly heavier, but I'm hoping its helping achieve an almost un-nickable status. Its grimy-ness has become a badge of honour now and I'm hoping to go a decade with no washing (not me, the bike!) and then maybe I'll see what lies beneath, could be a great frame protector all that c**p
- Location
- Glasgow
Because I don't have a black bike! (yet)
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
All my bikes are currently cleaned, serviced, and immaculate, even the black ones. I look forward to being allowed to get them dirty.
Racing roadkill
Guru
I get my butler to clean my bikes.
Colnago Master
Active Member
I have a dirty black bike for the days I don't want to go out on my shiny bike.
Jimidh
Veteran
- Location
- Midlothian
I try to use my black bike about 4 times per week - I certainly have better things to do than clean it every time it goes for a spin.
That said I do tend to give it a good clean at least once per week after my long weekend ride including degreasing and re-lubing.
That said I do tend to give it a good clean at least once per week after my long weekend ride including degreasing and re-lubing.
- Location
- the post-brexit wasteland
my black bike is matt black carbon, and for some reason only needs a quick hose to clean the crap off, whereas it's red alu older stablemate needs the full hose, muk-off and sponge treatment to get it looking even just mildly grubby…
Now Im glad you said that.Im looking at a new bike at the moment.One is matt black.I havent bought it and the moaning has already started from my miserable friends,wringing their hands and pulling faces.All with dirty red bikes by the way!
