Joe Papasnap Maher Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 So..was cleaning my bike earlier.. Rode through some dog muck, and it wasnt the most desirable smell..So i thought id give it a once over.. I do clean my bike, every few weeks, just because i get that feeling of it feeling new again.. Anyone else?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I voted once a month, but the new-ness factor definitely plays in as well, I was happy to ride around on my old BMX with it looking like a rat bike or something, but my new one gets washed after pretty much every ride. And I wash my trials bike either once a month, or if it's particularly dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I haven't cleaned mine all winter really. I kept putting it off because Ive been riding regulary and its either been snowy or muddy so I didnt see the point. Planning to clean it tomorrow though seen as the weathers been a bit better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Roughly every month for me, even if it doesn't work well it might as well be reasonably clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Doesn't really get too dirty but occasionally I'll tale it to work and give it a polish over with a cloth an wipe all the dust off the wheels and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I voted after every ride. simply cos i have been lately. with it being winter an raining most of the time, the bike seems to get filthy when i get back i usually grab the pressure washer, an give it a 30 second blast....... does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 If it's dirty yeah. Sometimes I might give it nice scrub to make it look tip top. Depends in what mood I'm in I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I voted once a month but I ride a bit of dj on mine so it gets pretty filthy I only really wash it with muc off if its been raining and I've been riding on the beach then the sand clogs up the sprockets abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Not often. My Inspired usually accumulates a load of mud/general filth on the top of the BB yoke, but that's about it. My spray job's about a micron thick so anything that hits my frame usually removes paint instead of sticking to it My Sky's looking pretty minging at the moment though, but it covers up the stars a bit. Every cloud has a silver lining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Its amazing how riding through snowy conditions makes your bike look. The snow cleans your tyres and makes them look brand new but you do quite often get grit flicking up into the BB area. I focus on my braking surface when I clean my bike. The rest of it can be dirty if it wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Trials bike cleaning is super rare for me. The my cross country bike gets washed after after every ride though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Trials bike cleaning is super rare for me. The my cross country bike gets washed after after every ride though Pretty much this. Ride Portland when it's wet and it gets treated to a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty-james Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I clean my depending on where i ride and how often i ride. In the winter i should probably clean it more, but the cold hurts my hands which i think is a reasonably excuse. I dont need to clean it as much in the summer but i do clean it more often. So i voted once a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I put rarely, but to be honest it's more like never. I might wash it if it's really dirty and I want to put it in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Only when Giles makes me! This topic's made me realise how dirty mine is though, time for a spring clean methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I focus on my braking surface when I clean my bike. The rest of it can be dirty if it wants. I do this, im always cleaning my disc's not sure if this is a good or bad thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I whack the ol' meths on the braking surface before every ride - I think that if you run smooth rims and don't clean them every ride then you're missing a trick. Other than that, and before now, my bike hardly every got cleaned. But recently I've been stripping and rebuilding it once a month because of how old a lot of the parts are, and with the new paint job I'll probably try to keep it clean too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yes, with a smooth rim you have to watch out for dirt and dust. You also have to look out for pad residue. A lot of pads leave a greasy surface on rims, so as JD said, a wee bit of a clean doesnt go a miss to keep your rims in a fine condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Only when it gets really dirty! Doesnt really get too bad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshtp Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 My mtb gets a good clean whenever it needs it... at least every few weeks. Trials bike hardly ever, I dont really ride much muddy Nat stuff, or when it's very wet, so it stays pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 My theory is, dont ride, dont get dirty, dont need to clean. Easiest way I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I clean my Trials bikes and my XC bike when its been used, but the BMX and fixie both get left to get filthy. I actually like having that dirty, used look on my cheap bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 i give mine a clean when im in the mood espesh after a smoke because i pay more attention to things same goes for maintainance usually il give it a clean if it needs it so i put once a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 The trials bike very rarely ever gets dirty, more a fine layer of dust which gets a rag across the bars and the toptube once everytime i notice and thats about it really. The big bike gets a proper clean like at least once a month though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I've had my Limey 320 frame for about a year now and I haven't cleaned that once. To be fair I don't ride as much as I used to, and even if I do it is rarely in bad weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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