Questions tagged [cleaning]
A happy bike is a clean bike. How to keep your bike squeaky clean effectively and safely.
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What to use to clean your chain (and cogs)?
I've just tried cleaning my chain and cogs with some really hot water and washing-up liquid. I also used a toothbrush, j-cloth and a non-scratch scourer. After over an hour of some serious elbow ...
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Is it really going to damage a bike to wash it with a hose?
I was chatting to the guys at my LBS the other day about how they get my bike so clean when I take it in for a service. They said they use compressed air to clean it.
They warned I shouldn't use any ...
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Homemade bicycle degreaser liquids
Does anyone have a recipe for a homemade bicycle degreaser solution? I'd like to make my own degreaser solution instead of buying one. I have read about using lemon juice and various types of alcohols ...
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How to wash a bike properly? [duplicate]
I use my bicycle in a typical urban commute setting. No extreme MTB, but it still accumulates some dust and grime.
How should I wash my bicycle?
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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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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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Practical cleaning routine for a commuter bike
I regularly (almost daily) ride my bike, often in bad weather. I mostly ride on roads, but sometimes through parks, forest etc. on unpaved surfaces. My bike is usually rather dirty, at least the lower ...
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How bad is road salt for my bike?
I took my mountain bike out yesterday in the snow. Did some hills around town, riding through slush and puddles, and all sort of dirt/mush/ice/snow.
I gave the bike a pretty good wipe-down after the ...
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Why is my chain so noisy after cleaning and lubricating?
I have recently gotten into commuting to work with a road bike. Once a month or so I will degrease, clean, and lubricate the chain. I change through all the gears to distribute the lubricant and ...
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Bike Washing Steps to know
I would like to wash my bike.
Which cautionary steps should I take?
Which parts of a Bike are water sensitive?
Which steps should I take after bike wash?
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How to clean disk brakes?
I want to clean my disk brakes and am wondering if it is sufficient to only remove the pads and use water & soap when washing the parts.
If not, is there a list of stuff to avoid when cleaning ...
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What do I clean disk brakes with?
I know I need to keep the disks clean on my bike, but if I've got them covered in grease, what should I clean them with?
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Bike Polish for Carbon Frames
I'm looking for a recommendation for a good bike polish for carbon clear coat frames. Something the fills in minor hair line surface scratches and leaves a nice shine.
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Restoration and upgrading old bike
I have an old Huffy from my uncle that he bought at around the 90s and I'm thinking of restoring it and maybe upgrade some of the parts. But Huffy doesn't seem to have any much information for bikes ...
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What is the most ecologically sustainable way to handle rags covered in chain grease?
I have a handful of cloths that I've used to clean and grease my bike chain over the years. Each is covered in chain grease and other gunk that was once on my chain. I'm starting to wonder what I ...
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