Ultimate Guide: Clean Your Bike Like a Pro

Cleaning your bike is essential for making expensive parts last longer and your bike faster. A little effort is going to save you a lot of money in the long run. And it’s easy!

In this video, we’ll show you how to get your bike showroom shiny, and we’ve even got a sneaky step to avoid punctures.

Is there a cleaning trick that you use to wash your bike? Or, heaven forbid, do you not wash your bike at all? I want to know why! Let us know in the comments!

#HowToCleanYourBike #drivechaindegreaser #howto

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Drive Chain
02:17 Wheels
03:50 Rotors
04:40 Frame
06:02 Drying

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[bikeradar]

Is there a cleaning trick that you use to wash your bike? Or, heaven forbid, do you not wash your bike at all? Let us know in the comments!

[RudyBoonekamp]

Instant thumbs up for a bike cleaning video that isn't just product placement! Like a certain well known cycling channel.. Good job.

[bramtibbs]

When finished washing, blow dry it with a garden leaf blower. Works a treat to get rid of all the moisture and prevent corrosion. Great video, thanks!

[toukka]

You seem genuine and honest, I trust you! This will be my go to video when washing my bike.

[johngannon]

I bought a couple of pound shop shower caps and pop them over the disc brake rotors. And my luxury item is a quick spray of Bike Protect in theory to help with any missed water but in reality because it smells nice 😊

[johnnyloco]

finally someone cleaning a bike that is actually dirty to begin with

[JohnChristopher-ku]

It’s good to see someone not using this as a marketing opportunity to promote very expensive cleaning products from named brands in the industry. Well done!

[권용대-bv]

I don’t mind black drivetrain. Cycling is an outdoor sport and it would be painful to keep everything clean.

[garthTurningCranks]

wet lube is a dirt magnet.Use Wax and all you'll need is hot water to clean the drive train. Bearing companies Love it when folks say "use a pressure washer"

[jessegraham]

Thanks for the tips! Beautiful bike by the way.

[JibbaJabber]

I know someone who treats his bike like his hair. He says by not washing either, it creates a protective layer.

I'm thinking of creating a crowdfunding page for him, for a Cervelo 'Soloist'.

[andrewnewton-eo]

what is that red disc on the rear for the chain called. and where do i get one

[cyrusf.]

An air compressor is immensely useful in this process.

[mattes]

I‘d always cover the disc brakes while degreasing the drivetrain. Without doing so, I never managed not to sprinkle a fair amount of lube on the discs. But maybe that’s just me.

[DanDan-fusd]

Hold on, at the start of your video, you said "with little effort". Respectfully, this hardly seems like little effort. How often should we do this? Yearly? None the less, this is a perfect example of how it should be done, great job.

[HMSITH]

Pressure wash is the best way of destroy your bearings in the bb, steering and hubs because you not only remove the grease but you introduce water in the system to corrode everything after, just use a bucket with soapy water and a soft brush, then rinse and dry with a cloth, simple

[Михаил-млъ]

Washing is enjoyment when you have 3 things: backyard, water hose and bike stand. But while living in appartment I don't have an option of using pressure sprayer and bike stand when outside, and I don't have a car to carry all that stuff somewhere.

[ssllylawrence]

I haven't washed my bike in years.

My husband once told me at length that I was going about it all wrong so now the job is his.

[tedoakes]

Top tip after speaking with many mechanics - don't fire water at your bike unless you absolutely have to

[mellowmiles-ro]

Does anyone know the pressure washing being used?