Questions tagged [cleaning]
A happy bike is a clean bike. How to keep your bike squeaky clean effectively and safely.
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Cleaning chain a few links at a time
Looking at videos of cleaning bicycle chains online, it seems like an inevitably tedious process. Getting the muck out of the links especially. For example, as described in this video. I'm thinking, ...
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Cleaning Contaminated Disc Rotors
I've had an eternal struggle with my current bike over brake contamination. The levers and calipers are Shimano Ultegra R8000, so the latest and (almost) greatest.
I first noticed it when I took it to ...
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Does washing the bike (not the drivetrain) actually prolong the life of any components?
Common wisdom dictates that bikes, especially those used in the rain or in the winter, should be washed frequently to prolong component life, but I honestly cannot see how. I am aware of the following:...
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Ultrasonic cleaner advice, for cleaning chains before waxing
I'd like to avoid solvents, or use less solvents when I re-wax my chain.
Are there any features I need to have in an ultrasonic cleaner?
I've seen unheated 700mL cleaners for ~$30 USD and 2 to 3L ...
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Ultrasonic cleaner power requirements, for cleaning chains before waxing
This question is a follow-up to Ultrasonic cleaner advice, for cleaning chains before waxing.
I plan to lubricate my chains by immersion in molten paraffin wax. The advantages and disadvantages are ...
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How can I clean sand off my bike chain?
I recently went for a ride in the forest. Sections of sand were encountered during that ride and I can clearly see sand sticking to my bike chain now.
How can I clean the sand off effectively? There ...
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Is it a problem to leave my bicycle unlubricated for a day after a hose-down?
I just cleaned my bike with low pressure water but I don't have any lubricant. I left it to dry in my basement with the window left open.
Is there any chance my bike will malfunction or rust before ...
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Where do people in Netherlands wash their bikes?
This would seem to be an absurd question, but I would like to know (especially from the Dutch or people staying in Netherlands) where do they clean their bikes? I am talking about:
a) Cleaning bike ...
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Best chain cleaning solution for a chain that is not fully detachable from the bike
I have a bike chain which is not completely detachable from the bike, i.e., it doesn't have the quick link on it, so I cannot remove it completely. However, I can take off the rear wheel so that the ...
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LBS won't Service Shimano Dual Control Lever
I have a bike with Shimano 105 dual-brake/control levers. But the right one stopped shifting, so I took it to my LBS to have it serviced. I asked them to take it apart and clean/grease the mechanism. ...
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Can I use WD-40 or WD-50 to clean Cube bike chain?
Can I use WD-40 or WD-50 to clean a bike chain?
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Cleaning sand out of brifter
Recently while scooting through a ditch that had soft dry sand at the bottom, my front wheel bogged down and I had to awkwardly hop off the bike over the bars. In the process my bike summersaulted ...
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How to clean tubeless tire sealant from rims
How to clean the stuck/dry sealant from the rim edge, and the rim tape, etc? (In order to replace my old tubeless tyres with new, and the new ones to sit on a clean/fresh surface). With water? Water/...
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If I am using DRY lube, do I need to clean my chain between applications?
Do I need to clean the chain before reapplying dry lube if I am only using dry lube?
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How to remove an older Shimano Hollowtech crank?
I'm getting some creaking in my crank/bottom bracket and a good first step towards fixing this is to remove and clean the cranks and chainrings. If I still have the creaking, the BB is almost ...
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