0:27 what you'll need 1:47 mixing the soap water 2:08 the three areas of the bike you don't want to force water into 2:55 rinse off bike 3:24 remove gunk from rear derailleur jockey wheel 4:00 chain 4:37 chain rings 5:03 cassette 5:49 rinse drivetrain 6:39 wash tires/wheels/pedals 7:16 derailleurs 7:34 frame/saddle 8:12 hubs 8:23 rinse off entire bike 8:56 dry 10:20 lube chain 10:52 lube derailleurs 11:07 lube pedals 11:14 alcohol on braking surfaces 11:56 (if mountain bike) stanchion tube/suspension 12:41 alcohol on areas you might have missed/derailleur 12:56 alcohol on jockey wheel This video is really helpful, so I took the time to break it down for more convenient future reference.
Great video, thanks! I'm a bike-maintenance learner and my bike was so clogged up with crud I thought it needed serious help. I just cleaned it off and it's running so much better! Best quick and thorough video I could find, perfect for my needs.
Very good instructions 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Just bought a bike at 57 after my last ride at around 12 yrs old. And Yep‼️ Felt like it was yesterday. Except i have a 5 year old Specialized Hardrock and not a Raleigh... lol. Now i can properly clean my bike. ♥️👌🏽🇹🇹
Really helpful, thanks. Those of us that clean bikes can learn a lot from those that detail cars. Per some comments here, I’d suggest also: - remove brake pads before cleaning to avoid contamination - use a quality car soap instead if dish-soap (since dish soap offer contains salt) - clean top down and consider two buckets to avoid wiping dirt and grease from one place to another - no metal tools (e.g. screwdrivers) - lots of brushes and cloths instead please :) - consider paint protection (wax, film etc)
A few issues, you sprayed degreaser on you cogs and you could visibly see it contaminated your disk brake (you did clean the rotor with alcohol but some could have gone onto the pads themselves) and secondly after you lubed your chain, instead of using some of that lube or general purpose bicycle lube on the derailer and jockey you used gt85. You should also wipe any excess lube off your chain so it doesn't pick up unwanted muc. Other then that, great tutorial dude
I really need to clean my bike and this has been really helpful and common sense and not aimed at buying the most expensive tool or piece of equipment that most cycling videos err towards. Thank you!
"If you're riding in dry conditions I would say between 20-25 hours of riding." Oops. I messed up that part royally. ;-) Your video has great timing for me. Yesterday I finally got my garage super organized and dialed in. You inspired me buy a bike work stand and some floor mats and start to regularly give the bikes some TLC.
Very detailed, clear language to understand, well organized, clear sound to hear, no background noise, fablious job. I'll detail my bike to run smooth and cleaned. Thanks and keep up sharing skills.
Great video only thing I do different is I clean/wash the Frame first, this way I am using the cleanest water/soap. it is more for my own piece of mind.
As I watch how you clean your bike, I can almost hear its continuous "ooohs" while you're hosing it down, soaping and brushing it up and it gave a long "aaahhh" when it came to the point of you giving it lots of lubing! Good job. Excellent video!
I just got a bike a few days ago and was wondering how to clean it, so I searched up the word and found this. Thank you! I will use this when I clean my bike.
Been riding my 1986 Peugeot City Bike not stop for 33 years including commuting from time to time. The only thing I have done is put WD40 on the chain every few years. Everything on the bike is original except the thing between the peddles that was recently replaced at the bike shop. I will try cleaning it for the first time. Thanks for your video.
Good to see someone maintaining something so it doesn't just fall apart. It makes it far more enjoyable to ride, as well. Yep... I need to get a bike stand. I can probably make one easily enough.
if your frame has a glossy clear coat that is looking kind of dull, and no longer shiny, you can put a dab of tooth paste on a damp micro fiber cloth and polish the shine back
Hello uncle Gibbs... i'm from indonesia. I'm use specialized hardrock with mix transmission system. Shifter RD FD are using Sram X7 and chain HGX, casette XT 10 speed and crank using SLX 2 speed. For more than 5 years i never lube it. And my trip meter show that my riding distance already more than 3000km far away. No rust ! No problem at all. Your bicycle are over maintain. Thanks for share your tips.
Excellent video of how to clean your bike! I have nothing to add because you covered it all However my favorite chain lube is Boshield T9 which is a form of liquid wax or paraffin. I'm old school and used to wax my chain every 1,000 miles and completely disassemble my bike every two months to basically do what you did. I do not recommend you disassemble to clean your bike unless you really enjoy doing that! Lol When I started cycling (road) I averaged 350-375 miles a week so I had to do maintenance more often than normal. I don't ride on the road anymore because of distracted drivers. But cycling is still my passion and I just LOVE bikes any type and the older the better. I ride a Cruzbike now because.......well I'm just getting old and things hurt more than they used to but I will never give up cycling! Again great job and video keep on "hammerin" (what we used to call riding hard back in the old days)1 Lol
kiacarter93 yes that was hilarious.. he’s like, don’t be nasty and go in get the one out your bathroom nasty ppl!... it’s sad he even has to tell some ppl this!!..🙄🤦🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣
Great vid. I however use a leaf blower which delivers high volume at low pressures, vs. an air compressor which delivers low volume at high pressure. Keeps from driving any residual water, solvents and detergents into my critical bearing areas.
I have a Walmart Cruiser and I keep my Bike outside in the dirt (locked up) and its just now starting to surface rust (not bad for a $150 Bike) I put 100's of Miles on it so far with in the 1 year I had it, I ride her EVERYWERE! I Lube it and Wash it... not all the time.
Someone even more OCD about cleaning their bike than me! :-) Good video. Only major difference when I clean my bike I remove the wheels and insert a chain keeper. This avoids getting water in the wheel hubs. I also lightly sand the disc blocks (I have rim brakes), which helps the stopping, since the block surface becomes smooth after a few hundred kms.
I had a Nishiki for nine years. Rode in all kinds of weather including rain with slush and lots of dirt. Never washed it thoroughly, only hosed it off a few times and dried it off with a towel. No damage was caused. Finally, in a moment of sentiment I gave it away to a homeless person from whom it was stolen the same week.
Your vids on bike cleaning were my first mtb vids. Took me into the worlds of Seth’s bike hacks, Nate Hills, GMBN, etc. Still a sub and no looking back now.
I need to get a bike stand. That will make all the difference cleaning my bike... no more wrestling the bike or tipping it over. Great, thorough video. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing: I have used a water hose- to just rinse it down after a nasty, heck I even dunked my bicycle in the creeks and streams of northern Virginia when I rode the trails; however, I would give my bicycle a major cleaning quite often.
Because this is the internet, it seems there is no correct way to clean a bike. So here's a generic comment that people can mentally fill in as they read it: You should never use *{product}* to clean a *{part}* , you should really use *{product}* for that. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw you use *{cleaning tool and/or product}* on your *{part}* ! The correct way to do that is to use *{basically same cleaning tool and/or product that costs 2-3x as much}* to clean the *{part}* by *{random technique}* .
Exactly. I'm completely mortified by the use of a hose. Yet, I think i'm realizing there are other methods of bike cleaning. Apparently, there is a weird set of people who use water.
If you get caught in rain the bike gets wet .. Water does not hurt a bike. Unless you only ride around in the house. Then you should not use water.@@seattlegrrlie
First off a light rain is not a hose pushing water pressure into places water doesn't belong. Second, I don't make a habit of riding in a downpour. Third, water does hurt your bike. Wipe your bike off. You do not need water to get it clean
Thanks for the reminder that I have 3 bikes that need a proper cleaning. All I'd have added is a comment to inspect your bike thoroughly once you have it clean since it's the best time to see flaking paint or cracks.
One thing I think deserves a mention is that I think its a good idea to cover your rotors and calipers when decreasing the drivetrain. You don't want any degreaser getting onto your pads especially
Meguiars high gloss car wax and tire shine MTB looks better than new although tire shine caused my rear tyre to slide 2 inches when I braked hard heh although straighten out tubeles install.. Tim McDroid
My advice would be,,get one, I did,after many years of being unfit and unhealthy I spent the last of my money on a kona process 153, and now I'm getting fit again, ripping up the trails and smallish jumps,so, what you waiting for???
Thank you! I wasn't sure what to do with my new bicycle. I bought car wax because the last bike I had rusted, both the frame and the wheel spokes. Now I know what to do.
Really found cleaning bikes a real pain but now me and my son have really nice mountain bikes we now enjoy doing bike cleaning detail..great video nice one!!!
Thanks, very thorough. Simple Green is my favorite cleaner. I watched an Armorer course and it was recommended since it leaves no residue with a clean metal surface ready for lubrication. I bought a gallon sized chemical sprayer to save water and the spray is not under heavy pressure. I use a leaf blower instead of compressed air.
I've NEVER washed my bike even close to what I saw in this video. WOW, I have some work to do now. Looking forward to getting it spic and span now that the weather is cooler and more comfortable for biking (So Cal gal).
After lots of experimenting with various products . . . I found that spray on furniture polish (Pledge, etc) makes the best chain lube . . . mainly because it dries quickly and attracts least amount of dirt I am on the road to the tune of 30 to 90 miles a week . . . so it is important to keep everything running smooth and trouble free
Wouldn't the air compressor jet force water the same as spraying water? I'd be tempted to not use high pressure anything, air or water. But, maybe it's not enough to worry about. Personally I like to take my wheels off when cleaning, it makes access to the inner frame easier and I can stay away from getting degreaser on my brake pads. I've been thinking of getting a chain keeper/dummy hub for the rear to hold the chain in place while I do this.
If you're spending $3k plus on a bike, I'm certain you want to take care of it. I spent $600 on a bike and the salesman told me it was "entry-level." When I see a cheap bike next to an expensive one, I can't tell the difference. It's not like seeing a Rolls-Royce next to a Chevy.
Yeah, I've heard this from several websites and im starting to think that this is the right thing to do. If there is extra lube then we need to get it off so it won't get all over the brake and stuff.
We don't have Simple Green available in Ukraine, so I used WD-40, but it is a bit expensive. I bought a kerosene in DIY store and will try to degrease the chain with it. Any suggestions what else I could use?
Kerosene is definitely a good degreaser for a chain and drivetrain. And it has some lubrication components to it so it doesn't dry out your chain. Use regular dish soap on the bike, diluted in water of course. I don't like WD-40 for a lubricant. Try this find something like Tri-flow or a bike specific chain lube.
Clint Gibbs, I tried kerosene today on a very gunky drive train and it did the magic. The drive train got very clean. I also used dishwashing soap to finish the job and relubed the chain with bike chain lube. When I took the bike back inside, my wife complained that it stinks with kerosene, so I had to move it to the balcony. Thanks for your video, actually I think I discovered your channel through it.
I also tried mineral spirit and it did fairly good job, however after I switched to shimano wet lube and finish line Teflon dry, I have noticed that I don't get a sticky gunk on my chain, so dishwashing soap should do the job. My conclusion, if your chain gets too dirty and you can't wash it off with dish soap, maybe get a better lube.
I just saw this, excellent detailed video. Even though mountain bikes were used as examples, I'd recommend removing any leather seats before washing, i.e. Brooks.
Love the air dry method, nice call. I used to do some auto-detailing and still do on my and family's cars. Its "just a bike" but on the painted frame I would use a softer brush, if any at all - and just use a rag and fingers because you do get micro-scratches in the finish with any abrasive. Then coat the bike with something like Zaino Clear Seal and the dirt will come off really nice. You can coat the non-drive and brake metals with those automotive paint coatings as well to really stop grease and dirt sticking. I'm about to buy a new $$$ bike and can't wait get it prepped. LMK if anyone else has tried though and it hasn't worked out...
0:27 what you'll need
1:47 mixing the soap water
2:08 the three areas of the bike you don't want to force water into
2:55 rinse off bike
3:24 remove gunk from rear derailleur jockey wheel
4:00 chain
4:37 chain rings
5:03 cassette
5:49 rinse drivetrain
6:39 wash tires/wheels/pedals
7:16 derailleurs
7:34 frame/saddle
8:12 hubs
8:23 rinse off entire bike
8:56 dry
10:20 lube chain
10:52 lube derailleurs
11:07 lube pedals
11:14 alcohol on braking surfaces
11:56 (if mountain bike) stanchion tube/suspension
12:41 alcohol on areas you might have missed/derailleur
12:56 alcohol on jockey wheel
This video is really helpful, so I took the time to break it down for more convenient future reference.
Right
Thanks bro
Thanks, man.
@@ekemon631, no problem, but the real hero is the guy that made this thorough video.
I use a leaf blower to dry off the bike.
The dirt on my bike is a crucial part of my anti-theft strategy!
lol, why can't the bastards work and buy their own bike instead of stealing it
@@abu1950 you dont know the wisdom behind charity ?
Nasir Abukar Yeah, that's might be something that only they know the reason to.
Unfortunately it's often crackheads who steal bikes to sell for 50 bucks and want something inconspicuous so this could backfire.
@@abu1950 I no right 👍
If I ever cleaned my bike that well I would just want to mount it on my living room wall and admire it. Great video!
This was by far one of the best bike cleaning and detailing videos I’ve seen. Thank you!
Great video, thanks! I'm a bike-maintenance learner and my bike was so clogged up with crud I thought it needed serious help. I just cleaned it off and it's running so much better! Best quick and thorough video I could find, perfect for my needs.
Very good instructions 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Just bought a bike at 57 after my last ride at around 12 yrs old. And Yep‼️ Felt like it was yesterday. Except i have a 5 year old Specialized Hardrock and not a Raleigh... lol. Now i can properly clean my bike. ♥️👌🏽🇹🇹
Really helpful, thanks. Those of us that clean bikes can learn a lot from those that detail cars. Per some comments here, I’d suggest also:
- remove brake pads before cleaning to avoid contamination
- use a quality car soap instead if dish-soap (since dish soap offer contains salt)
- clean top down and consider two buckets to avoid wiping dirt and grease from one place to another
- no metal tools (e.g. screwdrivers) - lots of brushes and cloths instead please :)
- consider paint protection (wax, film etc)
"- remove brake pads before cleaning to avoid contamination"
As long as you remember to replace them; otherwise you're screwed.
I missed having a video like this 10 years ago. Better late than never. Thanks, Clint: the video was thorough and encouraging.
I don't even wash my body this thoroughly.
TheLAKERSareGodsTeam 😳😳😳🤦🏽♀️😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
Lol 😂
Great comment!
A few issues, you sprayed degreaser on you cogs and you could visibly see it contaminated your disk brake (you did clean the rotor with alcohol but some could have gone onto the pads themselves) and secondly after you lubed your chain, instead of using some of that lube or general purpose bicycle lube on the derailer and jockey you used gt85. You should also wipe any excess lube off your chain so it doesn't pick up unwanted muc. Other then that, great tutorial dude
I am fairly fussy about cleaning my bikes but I still picked up some good tips + products from you, Thanks
I really need to clean my bike and this has been really helpful and common sense and not aimed at buying the most expensive tool or piece of equipment that most cycling videos err towards. Thank you!
"If you're riding in dry conditions I would say between 20-25 hours of riding."
Oops. I messed up that part royally. ;-)
Your video has great timing for me. Yesterday I finally got my garage super organized and dialed in. You inspired me buy a bike work stand and some floor mats and start to regularly give the bikes some TLC.
Oops?? Yeah, well, mine would be more like ("I would say between 200-250 hours..." or more = O LOL)
Very detailed, clear language to understand, well organized, clear sound to hear, no background noise, fablious job. I'll detail my bike to run smooth and cleaned. Thanks and keep up sharing skills.
Great video only thing I do different is I clean/wash the Frame first, this way I am using the cleanest water/soap. it is more for my own piece of mind.
Peace**?
great video and thank you for articulating everything so clearly and not rushing through the description.
I’ve just had new ebike and really want to maintain it well, and this video was extremely helpful!
Thanks so much for posting it!
This is probably the best bike detailing video I've seen. Thank you!
I just got a new bike- Liv rogue . I am glad this came up on My feed . Never knew you were suppose to do this
That’s the most profound cleaning of a bike, i’ve ever seen. You are my idol!
I'm new to mountain biking and your videos have helped answer many questions. Great videos! Thx
I love how he mentioned about 5 times to use a new toilet brush.. great video very well detailed!
As I watch how you clean your bike, I can almost hear its continuous "ooohs" while you're hosing it down, soaping and brushing it up and it gave a long "aaahhh" when it came to the point of you giving it lots of lubing!
Good job. Excellent video!
I just got a bike a few days ago and was wondering how to clean it, so I searched up the word and found this. Thank you! I will use this when I clean my bike.
I watched the whole session then realized I don't have a friggin' bike.
hahahahaha me too
You could use the same method to clean your dog, cat, and bird.
Get One and get some exercise!!!
Same😂😂
O wow lol
Thank you Mr. Gibbs. Today, I actually learned something. I was blown away with the rubbing alcohol. Now, gonna go outside & clean my Mountain Bike.
Nice vid Clint. One of the few things I do differently is I use an old med bristle tooth brush on the derailleur pulleys.
Been riding my 1986 Peugeot City Bike not stop for 33 years including commuting from time to time. The only thing I have done is put WD40 on the chain every few years. Everything on the bike is original except the thing between the peddles that was recently replaced at the bike shop. I will try cleaning it for the first time. Thanks for your video.
I watched the whole session and i want to clean a bike now.
yeah me too LOL
Tobias Sobottka u 9iiiiii
Yo también! hahaha
Tobias Sobottka did you clean a dirty bike?
I have a dirty bike for you LOL
Good to see someone maintaining something so it doesn't just fall apart. It makes it far more enjoyable to ride, as well. Yep... I need to get a bike stand. I can probably make one easily enough.
Brilliantly detailed, a very thorough and logical process thanks for the excellent explanations! Cheers
You have made it so simple to follow and execute. A big thank you.
A warm thank you to whom so ever liked my comment, but would feel glad if you identify yourself. Regards Latheef, Latheefs gym, Secunderabad, India.
if your frame has a glossy clear coat that is looking kind of dull, and no longer shiny, you can put a dab of tooth paste on a damp micro fiber cloth and polish the shine back
Hello uncle Gibbs... i'm from indonesia. I'm use specialized hardrock with mix transmission system. Shifter RD FD are using Sram X7 and chain HGX, casette XT 10 speed and crank using SLX 2 speed. For more than 5 years i never lube it. And my trip meter show that my riding distance already more than 3000km far away. No rust ! No problem at all. Your bicycle are over maintain. Thanks for share your tips.
watched this after cleaning my bike... And now i know my bike is still dirty...
been affiliated 🤣🤣🤣
@@ms.ladybug6186 🤣being honest
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Same dude
Same here
Brilliant... best 'how to clean your bike' video out there. Really appreciate the time you took to put this out there.
I have a HardRock Specialized from the 80's which has been hanging in my garage for 25 years. Guess I'd better clean it and go for a ride
Awesome video all those extras you never think about when your washing your bike. Thanks!!
Love this Video....but much more, LOVE your bike 😍 beautiful bikes !!!
The air compressor is the best friend you can have, while clean your motorcycle or bike. Nice Vid. Best regards from Germany
Ahhh.... So that's a NEW toilet brush is it. So that's where I've been going wrong.
Excellent video of how to clean your bike! I have nothing to add because you covered it all However my favorite chain lube is Boshield T9 which is a form of liquid wax or paraffin. I'm old school and used to wax my chain every 1,000 miles and completely disassemble my bike every two months to basically do what you did. I do not recommend you disassemble to clean your bike unless you really enjoy doing that! Lol When I started cycling (road) I averaged 350-375 miles a week so I had to do maintenance more often than normal. I don't ride on the road anymore because of distracted drivers. But cycling is still my passion and I just LOVE bikes any type and the older the better. I ride a Cruzbike now because.......well I'm just getting old and things hurt more than they used to but I will never give up cycling! Again great job and video keep on "hammerin" (what we used to call riding hard back in the old days)1 Lol
Just washed my bike today and boy! Did it need it lol Loved how he kept mentioning “ with your clean, toilet bow brush” 😂😂
Buy a toilet brush and a sink brush just for your bike
Buy a toilet brush and a sink brush just for your bike
kiacarter93 yes that was hilarious.. he’s like, don’t be nasty and go in get the one out your bathroom nasty ppl!... it’s sad he even has to tell some ppl this!!..🙄🤦🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣
That was a superb cleaning.
I quite frankly enjoy cleaning my bikes.
Cheers and be safe on the road
Great vid. I however use a leaf blower which delivers high volume at low pressures, vs. an air compressor which delivers low volume at high pressure. Keeps from driving any residual water, solvents and detergents into my critical bearing areas.
I bought a Centurion Super Le Mans new in '82 and it needs this type of cleaning. Thanks for the motivation.
His derailleurs cost more than my bike. Good video.
Great and helpful video. As a new to road riding guy, I have had so many questions answered through UA-cam. Thanks for the help!
I have found when I wash my car the best way to dry it is to use a leaf blower. Sounds crazy but it actually works.
I use that too. Peddle bike and motor bike
The best 'how to video' on the Internet. If you get it wrong after this perhaps you shouldn't be outside on your own.
I don't have a bike but this was cool to watch
Bad Max thanks
Excellent video, instructions, precautions & pronunciation.
I tried doing this with a Walmart bike and now it needs rust remover.
TheRavensOmen pp
TheRavensOmen uipop
Karma police have spoken again.
Walmart: *very well then.*
I have a Walmart Cruiser and I keep my Bike outside in the dirt (locked up) and its just now starting to surface rust (not bad for a $150 Bike) I put 100's of Miles on it so far with in the 1 year I had it, I ride her EVERYWERE!
I Lube it and Wash it... not all the time.
Right what I was looking for. No high tech, just cleaning the bike. My favourite is definitely the toilet brush - wonderful idea! Thank you.
good video! I recommend using rubber gloves to avoid chemicals on your hands.
Someone even more OCD about cleaning their bike than me! :-) Good video. Only major difference when I clean my bike I remove the wheels and insert a chain keeper. This avoids getting water in the wheel hubs. I also lightly sand the disc blocks (I have rim brakes), which helps the stopping, since the block surface becomes smooth after a few hundred kms.
your video is amazing, simple, and detail. thx for the informations
I had a Nishiki for nine years. Rode in all kinds of weather including rain with slush and lots of dirt. Never washed it thoroughly, only hosed it off a few times and dried it off with a towel. No damage was caused.
Finally, in a moment of sentiment I gave it away to a homeless person from whom it was stolen the same week.
Thanks for this video, appreciate the details and the experience your shared, I will try similar steps the next time I wash! Ride ON!!
AWESOME VIDEO! IN SNYC WITH YOUR ACTIONS, TOTALLY CLEAR DIRECTIONS AND NO UNNECESSARY GABBING . . . THANK YOU!
A leaf blower works best for drying!
Yep, it's all I use.
THIS IS TRUE. i've done it and its awesome.
Jason Burkey hey I never thought of that! And I just washed my bike today! Dam
its not better than sun light ☀
I just did this today and thought I was a genius for inventing it lol
Your vids on bike cleaning were my first mtb vids. Took me into the worlds of Seth’s bike hacks, Nate Hills, GMBN, etc. Still a sub and no looking back now.
After watching the thorough job he did on his bike, I basically just spit on my bike in comparison.
I got wd40 and a rag
I need to get a bike stand. That will make all the difference cleaning my bike... no more wrestling the bike or tipping it over. Great, thorough video. Thanks.
i wanna start a bicycle detailing business now
Great idea
Lol
Thanks for sharing: I have used a water hose- to just rinse it down after a nasty, heck I even dunked my bicycle in the creeks and streams of northern Virginia when I rode the trails; however, I would give my bicycle a major cleaning quite often.
Because this is the internet, it seems there is no correct way to clean a bike. So here's a generic comment that people can mentally fill in as they read it:
You should never use *{product}* to clean a *{part}* , you should really use *{product}* for that. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw you use *{cleaning tool and/or product}* on your *{part}* ! The correct way to do that is to use *{basically same cleaning tool and/or product that costs 2-3x as much}* to clean the *{part}* by *{random technique}* .
Joseph Allen nailed it 😂
Exactly. I'm completely mortified by the use of a hose. Yet, I think i'm realizing there are other methods of bike cleaning. Apparently, there is a weird set of people who use water.
If you get caught in rain the bike gets wet .. Water does not hurt a bike. Unless you only ride around in the house. Then you should not use water.@@seattlegrrlie
First off a light rain is not a hose pushing water pressure into places water doesn't belong. Second, I don't make a habit of riding in a downpour. Third, water does hurt your bike.
Wipe your bike off. You do not need water to get it clean
Genius! Kudos, etc.
Thanks for the reminder that I have 3 bikes that need a proper cleaning. All I'd have added is a comment to inspect your bike thoroughly once you have it clean since it's the best time to see flaking paint or cracks.
One thing I think deserves a mention is that I think its a good idea to cover your rotors and calipers when decreasing the drivetrain.
You don't want any degreaser getting onto your pads especially
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You mean "biogradeable degreaser"?
@@leeschmitz993 it makes no difference how environmentally friendly the degreaser is 😂
second time i'm watching this clint, and again, 14 minutes flew by 😊
Meguiars high gloss car wax and tire shine MTB looks better than new although tire shine caused my rear tyre to slide 2 inches when I braked hard heh although straighten out tubeles install..
Tim McDroid
Tim McDroid Wow, fantastic tip!
Meguires gold class car wax and polish brings my bike out nicely. Works on the car too 😁
thank you! been looking all over for an instructional cleaning video that isn't trying to sell me over-priced "bike speciality" cleaning products.
I watched the whole session and I want a bike now.
My advice would be,,get one, I did,after many years of being unfit and unhealthy I spent the last of my money on a kona process 153, and now I'm getting fit again, ripping up the trails and smallish jumps,so, what you waiting for???
Thank you! I wasn't sure what to do with my new bicycle. I bought car wax because the last bike I had rusted, both the frame and the wheel spokes. Now I know what to do.
I watched the whole session, now i want to clean my bike like how he exactly clean his bike
Really found cleaning bikes a real pain but now me and my son have really nice mountain bikes we now enjoy doing bike cleaning detail..great video nice one!!!
Brake cleaner
Thanks, very thorough. Simple Green is my favorite cleaner. I watched an Armorer course and it was recommended since it leaves no residue with a clean metal surface ready for lubrication. I bought a gallon sized chemical sprayer to save water and the spray is not under heavy pressure. I use a leaf blower instead of compressed air.
if you clean my bike, I'll give you anything you want. See you at the bike shop
I've NEVER washed my bike even close to what I saw in this video. WOW, I have some work to do now. Looking forward to getting it spic and span now that the weather is cooler and more comfortable for biking (So Cal gal).
13:09 - Everytime!!
After lots of experimenting with various products . . .
I found that spray on furniture polish (Pledge, etc) makes the best chain lube . . .
mainly because it dries quickly and attracts least amount of dirt
I am on the road to the tune of 30 to 90 miles a week . . .
so it is important to keep everything running smooth and trouble free
It is actually excellent as well for shining up the frame paint, provided you don't have a matte paint finish.
Wouldn't the air compressor jet force water the same as spraying water? I'd be tempted to not use high pressure anything, air or water. But, maybe it's not enough to worry about.
Personally I like to take my wheels off when cleaning, it makes access to the inner frame easier and I can stay away from getting degreaser on my brake pads. I've been thinking of getting a chain keeper/dummy hub for the rear to hold the chain in place while I do this.
I really like the Park Tool chain cleaning tool but I fill it with citrus degreaser liquid. Great tips in this video!
use car shampoo over dish washing liquid
Cameron Parrett That’s what i do
just make sure it doesn't have wax
Also car wax or detailer. Huge difference.
Great video!
Just got my first "nice" bike and will be taking great care of it!
Thanks for your help!✌️
After watching the video, I discovered that owning a bike can be more expensive than a car.
If you're spending $3k plus on a bike, I'm certain you want to take care of it. I spent $600 on a bike and the salesman told me it was "entry-level." When I see a cheap bike next to an expensive one, I can't tell the difference. It's not like seeing a Rolls-Royce next to a Chevy.
great video. So thorough and detailed. thank you
don't get the lube on your brakes! i've already contaminated mine and had to replace.
Good to know.
Yeah, I've heard this from several websites and im starting to think that this is the right thing to do. If there is extra lube then we need to get it off so it won't get all over the brake and stuff.
You are VERY meticulous about cleaning and lubing your bike. It should last, and last, and last ... Clint. Good job!
I dont even clean myself that much
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Great video Clint
I do most of what you demonstrated on my mountain bike. Did not know about the headset water risk
Thanks!
We don't have Simple Green available in Ukraine, so I used WD-40, but it is a bit expensive. I bought a kerosene in DIY store and will try to degrease the chain with it. Any suggestions what else I could use?
Kerosene is definitely a good degreaser for a chain and drivetrain. And it has some lubrication components to it so it doesn't dry out your chain. Use regular dish soap on the bike, diluted in water of course. I don't like WD-40 for a lubricant. Try this find something like Tri-flow or a bike specific chain lube.
Clint Gibbs, I tried kerosene today on a very gunky drive train and it did the magic. The drive train got very clean. I also used dishwashing soap to finish the job and relubed the chain with bike chain lube. When I took the bike back inside, my wife complained that it stinks with kerosene, so I had to move it to the balcony.
Thanks for your video, actually I think I discovered your channel through it.
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I also tried mineral spirit and it did fairly good job, however after I switched to shimano wet lube and finish line Teflon dry, I have noticed that I don't get a sticky gunk on my chain, so dishwashing soap should do the job. My conclusion, if your chain gets too dirty and you can't wash it off with dish soap, maybe get a better lube.
kerosene is the best, and wont expand o-rings
Loved this video, thanks Clint for your clear description of every step... awesome job
14:15 tissue fibers went thru the jockey wheels...
I just saw this, excellent detailed video. Even though mountain bikes were used as examples, I'd recommend removing any leather seats before washing, i.e. Brooks.
Safety note: wear safety glasses when blowing off chain, cassette, etc! Great video otherwise!
Love the air dry method, nice call. I used to do some auto-detailing and still do on my and family's cars. Its "just a bike" but on the painted frame I would use a softer brush, if any at all - and just use a rag and fingers because you do get micro-scratches in the finish with any abrasive. Then coat the bike with something like Zaino Clear Seal and the dirt will come off really nice. You can coat the non-drive and brake metals with those automotive paint coatings as well to really stop grease and dirt sticking. I'm about to buy a new $$$ bike and can't wait get it prepped. LMK if anyone else has tried though and it hasn't worked out...
I'm betting this guys spice shelf is organized alphabetically and by color...….
Great to watch and very clear, well done Clint!