HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BIKE

Keeping your bike and its parts properly cleaned and lubricated can provide more riding comfort and improve your overall performance as an athlete. This, however, needs to be done regularly and properly.

Here are the basic methods to clean your bike:

USE THE RIGHT CLEANER

Bikes are sturdy equipment, but you need to be sensitive when cleaning them. As such, you need the right cleaner that won’t ruin the internal and external components of your bike.

Bike cleaners are different from general-purpose cleaning products in the supermarket. These cleaners are designed and formulated to be safe on all bike components while keeping them clean at the same time. In this way, you don’t have to worry about the product getting on your brakes.

When shopping for bike cleaners, find products that foam up nicely and remove serious dirt and grime on wheels and tires. Aside from cleaning capabilities, you might also want to look for products that streak and shine up well after the cleaning process. Most of them don’t require rinsing.

Alternatively, as a cheaper option, you can also look for a mild dishwashing liquid that can be used for bike cleaning. Look for a dishwashing liquid with grease-cleaning power but with brake and tire-friendly ingredients.

When you find the perfect bike cleaner, pair it with a powerful degreaser, so you can easily remove stubborn grease, oils, fluids, corrosion inhibitors, and other contaminants in your bike, and a reliable fork oil for suspension seals.