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Hi all just a quick quisiton when you drive hom,e do you give your bikes a clean before you pop them in the car? Just wondering as I have invested in my new Boardman Road bike Boardman road bike and love it and want to keep it clean but dont know whats the best way please let me know!
Lover of all nice bikes currently Riding a boardman 08 road
Posts: 1 | Location: Reading UK | Registered: 16 March 2009
I try to clean for a couple of reasons. First my wife is a clean freak about our new mini-van. And secondly it, helps my bike rude better. I just keep a rag and cleaning solvant in a old plastic grocery bag. It only takes five to ten minutes.
Glenn
Posts: 3 | Location: Midland, GA | Registered: 28 August 2009
I would not be too "anal" about it, but a clean bike dies run better simply because there is less gunk to screw up the parts. That said, a simle post-ride wipe down with a damp cloth is about all you need (unless you have been riding in the rain - in which case a mild soap solution and light chain relube is ususally adequate).
