Baby got Matte... Show us your Matte bikes!
07-21-19, 07:37 PM
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Since we're all here: what are you using to clean your frame of dirt and grease?
Kitchen and bathroom stuff is not working. I got a degreaser but it leaves a residue. Simple Green and Windex not happening.
Kitchen and bathroom stuff is not working. I got a degreaser but it leaves a residue. Simple Green and Windex not happening.
07-22-19, 03:39 AM
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I'm using 2 Australian brands - krush premium bike wash diluted into a trigger spray bottle 40ml/1 litre. For spot cleans I use Bowden's own clean detail. For protection it's muc off matte finisher.
07-22-19, 07:33 AM
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I use a bucket of water with some car wash liquid and a sponge. Suds it up with the sponge, hose it off and let it dry.
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07-26-19, 02:14 PM
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Little dated, I now have a Specialized Power saddle and Reynolds 62mm SLG wheels for the deeps. Also have 40mm for climbing wheels, that and I have a QRing Aero version on the outer now as well. Rest the same.
07-26-19, 07:58 PM
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2006 CAAD8. Was originally sold as a built R1000, but donated it's components for a carbon build. I got it cheap. Building with SRAM components... Soon...
2010 or so Performance Access XCL9r. Was a gift, to get me riding again...
07-27-19, 08:40 AM
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07-28-19, 02:55 PM
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2016 Hongfu FM079-F with Campagnolo Chorus 11. All the dirty white bits keep you from noticing the dirty matte black finish.
07-28-19, 11:58 PM
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My Scott Addict R1 has a matte finish, but it’s easy to keep clean. Windex and a cotton rag, or Wet Ones in a pinch.
07-29-19, 10:03 AM
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This 2020 Roubaix Expert followed me home last week. I'm not a huge fan of the matte finish, but it's growing on me.
-Matt
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