Originally Posted by
Phil_gretz
to keeping the bike "just right" after receiving it. What do you plan for regular cleaning with use? Will this be an annual event, with routine cleanings between?
For me, I might only do a detailed clean like that at the time of building. After that, maybe an occasional wipe, lube, adjust as necessary. Even my commuter bike gets some lube and adjustment, but little in the way of cleaning. I'm guessing that you'd be repulsed. It's okay.
Well the coatings and the fact I'll be waxing the chain should mean it keeps pristine fairly easily. It wont be getting ridden in bad weather either but I'll likely do a strip detail again annually as I do with my foil. My winter bike gets far more abuse but does clean up very well due to the coatings and stuff so a summer bike should stay good n clean