The 30 Minute Bike Wash – How To Clean Your BIke

Clean your bike and get it ready for a service or your next big ride in just 30 minutes.

A clean bike is generally a happy, well functioning bike. And, if washing your bike doesn't fix it, a clean bike is far easier to work on.

So, if your bike is particularly dirty, this 30 minute bike wash routine will help.

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[Thormodo]

You forgot step 1: Get your bike dirty :P.

[raptuspl]

It seems like it worked great for the wall behind the bike as well ;)

[jfett]

Got to be one of the nicest bikes I've ever saw :)

[killerl]

while Simon uses his WD40 & dish soap

[alexunlv]

You guys are the most helpful channel of all. I'm a beginner and just wanted to thank you all for your time and advise on this channel. The information/tips provided really do help beginners avoid injury and help with all aspects of MTN Biking - from care, service of our bikes to proper riding and safety. Again, on behalf of all MTN riders - thank you guys.

[howard]

Wow. That was a very dirty bike you cleaned

[ScoutJoe]

The best cleaning tutorial for bikes. Very well explained and step by step guide. Cheers

[redballs]

can you guys please make a video on specifically where/what not to blast with water also certain cleaners to avoid on bearings etcetera?

[highentropy]

As a newcomer to the sport these videos I can tell are going to prove invaluable, Just bought a 2017 Whyte 901 and now can't wait to get out on the trails.

[NNICKKK]

Decent vid. Re; spray lubricant/fork shock oils- a GREAT tip is to use supermarket carrier bags over the disks and calipers then spray as required. The silicone sprays tend to drift down from the fork seals etc so its a more reliable way to eliminate over spray wrecking your discs and pads.

[fingerflixguitar]

i always put a little gt85 on my chain to displace any water left over, dry it and then lube it.

[andrefilipeasilva]

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One tip I use for the silicon spray on the frame is: use 2 plastic bags to cover each disk and then you can spray the silicon spray all over the bike without worring about the disks and pads ;) I do it always and then use a  clean wrag to clean the excess! And with this method I ensure that the bike is full covered with the spray :D

[Penny_Pincher_Outdoors]

I used to ride and race motocross and discovered Simple Green mixed 50/50 with water in a pump up sprayer works awesome. Same basic process that you do but I used a pressure washer and rarely needed a brush for anything but the chain. So for my MTB I use your same process but with the simple green/water

[pitiedmold]

I've just cleaned my bike
Spent 1 hour and 30 mins on it. Greased everything back it. Supercleaned it and gave it a baby day basically.

[gnuPirate]

All good advice : Except I reckon :
Silicon spray is a terrible idea to use in any area you intend to do any kind of painting in.
The stuff never really goes away, and leaves pockets in your paint job (including any of the surrounding area where you spray it).

[tristandesade]

When lubing my bike, I cover rotors and brakes with a simple nylon bag!

[emanrevitanretla]

OMG, Dude, I think the cleaner is to strong, look at your neighbours Wall/House! :O

[samihamady]

Instead of silicone spray, I use spray was for cars, I have it handy because I’m an automotive detailer, it’s great and less harmful than silicone lube for brakes, I also put a coat of paste wax on my bike every time i do a deep clean, about every month or so, it helps remove dirt easily

[mattochondria]

Very helpful video over all! It helped me clean my first mountain bike today.

[eliteairsoft]

Thanks gmbn since I've been doing this my bikes been running a lot better