| Re: Cleaning your bike...
"gusmeister" <gusmeister_NOSPAM_@sympatico.ca> schreef in bericht
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> I take my hybrid on a lot of gravel/dirt roads. What is the best way to
> clean the bike? I found hundreds of websites on this topic but each one
> seems to have different opinions. Here's what I've gathered so far:
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> - spray the gears+drivetrain with a degreaser and let it sit for a while
> - hose down the whole bike with low-power waterhose
> - with a sponge and brush, use bucket of water+dishwashing liquid to
clean
> every part of the bike
> - apply lube to gears+drivetrain
>
> Some people say not to use lube but to use grease. Then there's dry
grease
> and wet grease. Some people say not to use WD-40 because it is not a true
> degreaser (but a water displacer) while other think it's the best. Some
> people say that dishwashing liquid can permanently damage the bike's
> coating.
>
> So I thought I'd ask the pros. Any feedback would be welcome.
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I guess I'm an expert: see http://www.xs4all.nl/~tolamb/tempo3/index.htm
(I'm the guy in the first and nineth picture)
- I use only water and dishwasher for the bike. Indeed, sponge and warm
water after a treatment with waterhose.Permanent damage to bike coating?
Never noticed it.
- I never have to degrease the drivetrain because I use a dry lube
consisting of graphite and paraffin (www.supremeblack.nl)
- I remove the chain and it goes into a kerosine bath for several days. Then
I re-grease it with supremeblack.
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