Why Do People With Black Bikes...

[Smokin Joe]

...never clean them? And don't say you do because all the ones I've ever seen are filthy. People with matt black are the worst, they look like they've used them to tow a plough.

You might think no-one notices because black hides the gunge, but we do, oh yes we do. So stop wasting time on internet forums and get out there with a bucket of soapy water and a sponge.

 

[Markymark]

Stop looking at my black bike.

 

[vickster]

Because they are embarrassed at having bought one and are trying to make it brown instead?

 

[subaqua]

...never clean them? And don't say you do because all the ones I've ever seen are filthy. People with matt black are the worst, they look like they've used them to tow a plough.

You might think no-one notices because black hides the gunge, but we do, oh yes we do. So stop wasting time on internet forums and get out there with a bucket of soapy water and a sponge.

Because we are too busy riding them !

And mine is usually very clean but I have been tardy lately.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

If you have ever owned a black car, you'll know they show the sh** up more quickly.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

We're supposed to clean them?

 

[welsh dragon]

Im sorry. I'll clean it and my car (also black) at the weekend.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Im sorry. I'll clean it and my car (also black) at the weekend.

Thanks, what time shall I bring it round, or are you coming to mine

 

[Mugshot]

If it's anything like mine then it didn't actually start life as a black bike

 

[Slioch]

There's a difference between "clean" and "hygienic". My matt black Planet X Pro Carbon is hygienic, I'll thank you to know.

Also, are you aware that it's National "Mind your own business day" today?




(there may be a lie in this post).

 

[byegad]

My Kettwiesel is dark Grey and has never been washed. I'll get round to it after I clean the QNT, the Trail doesn't need it yet as it's only 4 years old!

 

[Globalti]

All black bikes are dirty? Black is the worst colour for showing dirt.

<<<<< Seen my avatar?

 

[Smokin Joe]

Also, are you aware that it's National "Mind your own business day" today?

No, that was yesterday.

It's national "Poke Your Nose In" day today.

 

[I like Skol]

I'm going to get the camera out later and take a few pictures of my matt grey commuter. Its real XXX stuff

 

[I like Skol]

I bet it hasn't seen any soapy water in at least 3 years. I pointed a garden hose at it, maybe last summer or the one before, after a particularly wet, gritty run along the TPT.
And I'll tell you a secret, it doesn't make it any slower or less reliable than if it were kept sparkling clean. It is still perfectly well maintained.