Bike Cleaning Tips & Tricks

Bike Mechanic: Dave Clifford
Recommended Tools and Cleaning Solutions:
• Brush kits (an old tooth brush works too!)
• Rags
• Gear brush
• Chain lube
• Simple Green
• Windex (or other glass cleaners)
• Dish soap and water

Do’s:
• Keep your bike clean!
• Wipe your bike down with a damp rag.
• Wipe off the dirt around the fork seals and rear shock.
• Leave the seat post out and the grease seat post occasionally.
• After cleaning your bike,
- Dry your bike.
- Lube your chain.
- Lube the spoke nipple ring interface.
- Lube the derailleur pivots.

Don’ts:
• Don’t use a hose. If you have to, don’t spray directly at any moving pieces (pivots, bearings, suspension), and don’t use a direct jet.
• Don’t touch your rotors. Period.
• Don’t put your bike away muddy.
• Don’t use solvents.
• Don’t forget to lube the chain when you’re done!