Is this a good way to wash your bike.
09-22-13, 10:55 AM
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Is this a good way to wash your bike.
Or , at least don't use the high pressure spray.?
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09-22-13, 11:49 AM
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Gee, that looks like a royal pain in the butt.
09-22-13, 12:27 PM
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Do you get in there with it? Fool around a little?
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09-22-13, 12:34 PM
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Looks like a good way to potentially scratch things... not to mention the mess it will make of your bathroom.
Just use a bucket and rag with some warm water/dish soap.
Outside.
Just use a bucket and rag with some warm water/dish soap.
Outside.
09-22-13, 01:56 PM
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I never even thought about putting my bike in the shower. However I fear my next step would be to tuck into bed with me every night. Then I might as well date it.
09-22-13, 03:13 PM
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I've found that about once a week if I give the bike a quick wipe down lysol wipes, things stay fairly clean.
Of course if you want to save the planet and not use crappy disposable wipes, white vinegar and an old t-shirt will do the trick too. Of course, you're going to need a bit more time and patience (and some kind of degreaser) for the drive train.
09-22-13, 03:57 PM
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In all seriousness, old rags and or paper towels used in conjunction with Simple Green works wonders!
09-22-13, 04:37 PM
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09-22-13, 05:47 PM
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Simple Green on aluminum is a no no. Use a cheap car wash product. There are lots f them.
09-22-13, 05:57 PM
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(there is a special Simple Green made for use on bicycles. I assume that you would have specified that if that was what you were talking about.)
09-22-13, 07:46 PM
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Ordinary Simple Green is a caustic that will dull aluminum and probably cause long term damage if you can't rinse it off. Go to any car parts store and look for quick detailer or gallon jugs of cheap car wash soap. Just not Simple Green. I quit using it when I ruined the wheels on a BMW motorcycle.
(there is a special Simple Green made for use on bicycles. I assume that you would have specified that if that was what you were talking about.)
(there is a special Simple Green made for use on bicycles. I assume that you would have specified that if that was what you were talking about.)
I have a steel bike bike and can't seem to find any problems with using Simple Green.
09-22-13, 10:26 PM
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i don't see how it could be any worse than rain. But at least take her out for dinner and a show first!
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09-22-13, 10:31 PM
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You can't just smear soap on it and not rinse it off. If you don't have a hose just pour tap water on it from a two liter pop bottle. Do it in the driveway or out by the curb. Or wash it in the park like the car drivers do.
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A good way? No, it is not.
Can you say plug your drain with mud then pay $$$$$$$$$$$ to plumber to fix!
Can you say plug your drain with mud then pay $$$$$$$$$$$ to plumber to fix!
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
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Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
