HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BIKE

Cleaning your bike regularly can extend its lifespan. Regularly removing dirt and dust from your bike will reduce wear and tear on its components. You can also avoid malfunctions such as a slipping chain, laborious gear changes, or unreliable brakes. By avoiding breakages, you can guarantee your safety and save money: there will be less cost for early part replacement.

Cleaning your bike isn't just about having the pleasure of riding a clean bike. A clean bike contributes to its general upkeep by ensuring it's working properly, keeping you safe, and increasing its longevity. We aim to help you achieve all of this while making sure you don't break the bank in the process. 
So, let's roll up our sleeves and get scrubbing. 

Regularly cleaning your bike will ensure that it stays in good condition for as long as possible. Depending on your riding style, the weather and how you use your bike will determine how frequenlty you should be cleaning your bike.
 
If you cycle on the road, 2 or 3 times a week, a thorough cleaning is recommended every month. However, a quick wipe down with a dry cloth or wet wipe on the frame after each ride is best to remove any dust and dirt you may have gathered during your ride. 

If you ride your bike more often and on damp or wet roads, clean your bike weekly. The more dirt that accumulates, the more it damages components and impairs your bike's performance, causing rust, dirt build-up in the drive train, jammed derailleurs, etc. 

For mountain bikers and gravel riders, cleaning should be an integral step after every ride. It's much easier to get rid of the mud and dirt before it dries, so you'll want to clean up as soon as you're done with your MTB adventures. Then, depending on the frequency of use, a more thorough cleaning and degreasing of the drive train is recommended every month. But of course, feel free to clean and degrease as and when you see fit.

Whether your bike has mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes, it's essential to look after them to ensure you can brake safely and smoothly. It might sound like a long task but it's very easy to do!

Here's how you do it:

• You can choose to remove your wheels or work with them on your bike.

1. First, spray the disc with a special disc cleaner.
2. Then wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. Rinse if you feel it is necessary, but it is not normally necessary to rinse the cleaner.