Clean road bike

Clean ​road​ bike

The proper maintenance of the road bike is important for the quality of the bike. For example, when there is a lot of rust on the gears, the bike can ride less smoothly and so much speed could be lost. In addition, it gives a much finer feeling to ride on a shiny and shiny road bike than on a rusty, old thing. But when cleaning the road bike there are a few things that have to be taken into account. Cleaning a road bike will not be the most enjoyable part of the bike tour for most people, but with these tips cleaning your racing bike is done quickly.

What do you need?

Firstly, it is important to mention that the use of a high-pressure spray is out of the question: a high pressure sprayer is absolutely not good for cleaning a road bike. The high pressure

ensures that the water is sprayed into the frame of the bicycle and that causes rust. The water spray ensures that the oil is sprayed off the parts and that is not good either. It is also important that the bicycle is cleaned quickly after the bicycle has become dirty. The dirt is much easier to remove if it has not been on for a long time and has not yet dried up and the bicycle is prevented from becoming rusty. Cleaning the road bike itself is best done with two buckets, one with soap and water and one with only water, warm or lukewarm water is the best. Please note that no aggressive cleaning agents are used, but some normal soap that can provide a little shine on the frame. In addition to the two buckets, there must also be some​oil​ and​ degreaser are available​, including a sponge and a dry cloth.

Where do you start?

When cleaning the road bike properly, it is important that a certain sequence is maintained. You start with the cleaning of the gears and bicycle chain. With the cloth the dirt can be wiped away and otherwise the stubborn pieces of dirt can be removed with some hot water and a sponge. Then dry it with the cloth and grease it with the degreaser and put some oil on the chain, after which you let the chain run by turning the trapper.

This can easily be done by turning the wheel with the trapper and following the chain. Lubricate the chain with special ​chain oil​. Make sure that the cassettes of the bicycle are not smeared, if a cassette is greasy, it will get dirty more quickly. After the chain and gears, the derailleurs are next to be greased. If you unscrew the two screws on the derailleur arm (note: not the derailleur screws itself), you can clean the wheel and the gears and chain by turning the wheel.

A shiny result After the derailleurs it is wise to clean the wheels. This can be done with soap and warm water and is often done in the following order: rim, hub and then the spokes. Make sure there is no dirt on the rim, as this may cause the brake pads to wear earlier. The wheels are easy to clean when removed from the frame. Make sure that no water gets into the rim, this causes rust and is difficult to get out of the rim.

Note: Absolute minimum for a bicycle used even to a small extent, however, We should be ​bike gear review​ once every year because it’s good for everyone.

The ​Muc-Off Bike Cleaner​ is very suitable for cleaning the wheels. After the wheels it is the turn of the brakes. When

cleaning, always check if they are still working properly and if there is no dirt between them. With brake cleaner the brakes can be cleaned properly. Finally, the saddle and the frame are cleaned during the cleaning. These are not vital parts for cycling, but are precisely the parts that look neat and clean.

The saddle is easy to clean with a damp cloth and perhaps a sponge if, for example, there is some mud on it. Always dry the saddle because the leather can crack differently when it dries on its own. The frame can also be brushed with some water and possibly a little soap. Pay attention to the stickers and paint when using a brush. If the bike is well dried, the frame can still be injected with a ​polish​ that provides a shiny layer and protects against dirt.