Washing ebike? - Without outside tap?
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i clean and lube my bike after every ride but wd40 is for water displacement so id not use it as a lube more for cleaning.
i just use a damp cloth with some warm water let it dry and lube all the moving bits with the stuff below
i just use a damp cloth with some warm water let it dry and lube all the moving bits with the stuff below
WD-40 Bike All Conditions Chain Lube 250ml: Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
WD-40 Bike All Conditions Chain Lube 250ml: Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
www.amazon.co.uk
WD-40 Bike Wet Chain Lube 100ml: Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
WD-40 Bike Wet Chain Lube 100ml: Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
www.amazon.co.uk
Could I ask why you linked to two types of WD40? Also that doesn't include degreaser?
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Car wash/wax detergent and a wipe over with microfibre cloth is as good as any.
The stuff leaves a light shine on the bike which means dirt doesn't stick to it so much the next time.
But you would need to lug a bucket or two of water from wherever your nearest tap is.
A dry alternative is baby wipes, although probably not very environmentally friendly.
The stuff leaves a light shine on the bike which means dirt doesn't stick to it so much the next time.
But you would need to lug a bucket or two of water from wherever your nearest tap is.
A dry alternative is baby wipes, although probably not very environmentally friendly.
Cool. So I could use triplewax, warn water and a sponge. Wash the bike, and then let it dry. Use degreaser. Let it dry. Thereafter use lube?
I have also seen the "BARBIERI PRO BIKE CHAIN CLEANER + LUBE & Degreaser"
I guess I could put degreaser through there? And you can buy that from screw fix apparently
because it is the right stuff to use tho any other stuff will work
WD-40 isn't actually a true lubricant. WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver. The lubricant-like properties of WD-40 come not from the substance itself, but from dissolving components. ... WD-40 can be a good substance to start with — it can help clean up rust or other grime.9 Mar 2012
i use it for my chain to clean it then add wet bike lube as winter.
Why would you want to degrease it only to put lube back on again?
A degreaser would be used if a bike had been left filthy for many years and ordinary soap and water would not shift the dried on muck.
Maintenance sprays are another topic, and one which has caused many online arguments among cyclists.
I prefer GT85 to WD40 because it leaves a light lube/shine.
Don't rule out Mr Sheen or similar and a dry cloth - often a lot cheaper.
A degreaser would be used if a bike had been left filthy for many years and ordinary soap and water would not shift the dried on muck.
Maintenance sprays are another topic, and one which has caused many online arguments among cyclists.
I prefer GT85 to WD40 because it leaves a light lube/shine.
Don't rule out Mr Sheen or similar and a dry cloth - often a lot cheaper.
Thanks. Still not sure why you've linked to two types of WD40 stuff? It looks like they both do the same job?because it is the right stuff to use tho any other stuff will work
WD-40 isn't actually a true lubricant. WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver. The lubricant-like properties of WD-40 come not from the substance itself, but from dissolving components. ... WD-40 can be a good substance to start with — it can help clean up rust or other grime.9 Mar 2012
i use it for my chain to clean it then add wet bike lube as winter.
Honestly? I had no clue, so I was hoping people here would help
So... Triplewax, and warm water - Wash, dry down.
Then add lube?
I prefer Triplewax over other car wax detergents, at least for cars. It's a bit thicker
Why would you want to degrease it only to put lube back on again?
i clean my chain after every ride and not worn out a cassette yet.
Thanks. Still not sure why you've linked to two types of WD40 stuff? It looks like they both do the same job?
it was just the first two links i found but i use the muck off chain lube wet/dry.
i clean my chain after every ride and not worn out a cassette yet.
Thanks. Still not sure why you've linked to two types of WD40 stuff? It looks like they both do the same job?
it was just the first two links i found but i use the muck off chain lube wet/dry.
Yes.
The only thing you will want to lube with any regularity is the chain.
Even then, that will not need doing after every ride.
What I do is wipe the chain with dry rag a few times, then drop a bit of lube on every fifth or sixth time.
Soundwave's link to the little WD40 dropper bottle is as good as any.
I gave up washing cleaning after a ride and bikes are lucky to get a clean once or twice a year. Go out ride bike gets mucky, clean it and next day do the same all over again. Pointless in my view.
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my group set alone is now over £500 rrp xx1 eagle and i sold my last 11spd cassette with thousands of miles on it for 70 quid.
when ur talking those prices its best to keep it all clean as possible but i even clean under the mud guards lol.
and just look at the crap in this. every part that moved felt like grit was in it and not even that old, the seller either road his bike up swamps or cleaned it with a pressure washer as never seen a clutch that bad felt like sand paper moving it lol.
I feel the same about cars. They might get put through an automatic car wash once a year but that's about it. Rain gets most of the muck off just like the house windows. My partner insists on a window cleaner but he had an accident a few months back (motorbike not falling off a ladder) so the windows haven't been cleaned all winter but I don't see any difference.
I have never cleaned either of my bikes in 8 years. But then I only ride on tarmac.
I had my Number Two up in the workshop last week to replace chain and gears and gave it a quick wipe with a soft cloth. It did get a quick bucket wash last year at about the same time.
I do wipe the trike down with a rag a bit more often just so that it looks pretty
I do wipe the trike down with a rag a bit more often just so that it looks pretty
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