I always use multi purpose polish on my bikes keeps them looking like new . I wash with a bucket of soapy water dry then polish it's worked on all my bike including motorcycles
Watching this I realise I am a tad too rough on my bike and TBH I have always pre-rinsed and rinsed off with a domestic hose. To be fair, always on light spray setting. I'll do better from now on - thanks for the advice.
I must say I have always taken my wheels off to clean my Brompton. I also use connex reusable quick links so I take the chains off and clean them away from the bike. You really can’t get into all the nooks and crannies without doing so. I also understand many people are not mechanically inclined to do this, but it’s the only way to be sure. I also don’t use fancy soap. Just simply use dish soap with a bucket of water and a sponge. soft brush to clean off mud/ debris.
Thanks for watching the video and your comments. As we say in the video as part of a full service we get into all the nooks and crannies to clean it with the bike being fully stripped down. When using the bike throughout the year regularly this is the best way to keep it clean as we’ve shown.
@@ry5szkj I've changed my cassette at the back to 4-speeds and it uses 11-spd chain and has 11-spd cassette spacing (2.18mm). So I've been using the 11-spd Connex reusable links.
Ah lovely to hear! Hoping we aim some of the videos at people who don't know loads about bikes too (depending on the subject!). And THANK YOU Molly, couldn't have done it without you 🙂
Useful reminder about using the garden sprayer, I also use just a simple hand sprayer it's surprising how much pressure they will deliver although they only hold a small volume of water. Not sure I agree about putting any sort of lubricant near the seat-post clamp. It's easy to contaminate the inner sleeve that clamps the seat post resulting in seat post 'creep'
Hi John, thanks for watching. Great idea about a hand held sprayer. I’ve not experienced any ‘creep’ myself and been doing it for years but I only use a tiny amount and from experience it’s better to have some lubrication in this area than none. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling 🙌
@@veloworks9266 Can Brompton's seatpost fuse with the frame if not greased like all other bikes do? I mean... should I be greasing the post just to prevent it from seizing?
@@LLF1234 I'd imagine raising and lowering the seatpost every time you use the Brompton would prevent any chance of it seizing, unlike a conventional one which is clamped for months (or years).
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 In answer to your question in my experience prolonged use of a hose, whatever setting, can speed up component wear. It’s difficult to quantify how different pressures affect the bike but I do know the method I use works over a long period of time and protects the bike 👍 Hope that helps
Would you still wash everything the same way if it was electric? I recently bought a Brompton electric and it would be really good to know just before I do the first clean.
Get these pressure washers, those 5 liter garden ones at the Action. They last a few years. The Gardena (brand) version is a bit more but better quality. This one will last for years. No expensive cleaners /degreasers for me. Regular dish detergent, several brushes and this pump. Oh, and ceramic coating for my Brompton…. Makes cleaning a lot easier. I never spray my entire bike, to many spots for water to get into. A wet cloth after carefull rinsing does a lot. Dry thoroughly afterwards!!!
The first thing I did when getting mine, was to give it all a full autopolish ( and remove all the useless tapes from the factory, for better protection against scratches!! After two folds one tape was worn through to the paint!).
Thanks for the video..... when cleaning the Brompton turn it upside down so it is on its seat and handle bars . much easier to access other areas..... in a perfect world a Bicycle stand is a good investemt to get it up to waist and chest height so you can clean the bike efficiently and quickly... .. ( a must have investment if you have enough space and money ) or an appropriate table or stool etc ... All the best
Hi thanks for watching and commenting. The purpose of the video is to show anyone how they can clean their bike the simplest way. We run a professional workshop and have multiple stands but not everyone watching the video would have a stand which is why we set the bike up this way. I would not recommend turning this bike upside down to clean it as the shifters protrude the handlebars so they are likely to get damaged or snapped (best case scenario - scratched). Also we have an expensive saddle on this Brompton so wouldn’t want to damage it unnecessarily 👍 finally If you turn a Brompton upside down to wash it water will run into the seat tube and find it’s way into the frame and sit in the frame and cause rust. Hope that helps 👍
Oh no! Then you'll absolutely hate my video of me cleaning my brompton upside down in a bath! 😂 To be honest, there's no damage to the saddle (but I have a super uncool padded granny saddle anyway) or the shifters cus I covered them with a towel and then a bin bag. I just put my lady Brompton to dry with the tubes open facing the ground and gravity worked it's magic. 😅 But I should invest in a professional stand - thanks for the video!
@@Lady_Brompton haha amazing. Will put it on our list to watch and thanks for watching ours. We just lean ours against a wall in the garden or front path unless actually servicing it - works well :-) Like that it had a bath though!
Some form of bike stand is highly desirable, if not essential - the Brompton can exploit its open-ended seat tube for this. I always start with the chain and use a Park Tools chain scrubber.
Hi thanks for watching. Personally I don’t agree you need a bike stand - I’ve been looking after this Brompton for 8 years and I only use a stand for service work. On a day to day basis cleaning it this way works well 👍
Do you mean the pressure washer? or the pump on the frame? When travelling with my Brompton thats the pump I have and cleaning wise I'll just give it a wipe down till I get back.
@@b.griffin317 ah well I generally wouldn’t clean it on a shorter multi day tour but if it was a longer tour I would probably just use cloths (or someone else suggested wet wipes) till I got home or somewhere I could clean it like this 👍
It just depends on the conditions that you ride. Depending on the wax, it can be really good in drier climates and therefore a good option. In the UK sometimes we need a bit of a heavier lubricant just to make sure all elements of the chain is protected because wax doesn’t always find its way to where you need it.
Sorry to say but to me this isn’t cleaning the bike. It’s a rinse-off…mud and grease everywhere afterwards?! Cleaning degreases, after you grease again! You forgot to rinse the inner part of the fenders, under the seatpost, and so many other places.
Hi thanks for watching our video and your comments. As explained in the video it’s cleaning the bike ready for the next ride - it’s not a full clean as we do this when we strip down for a service. Having had the Brompton for 8 years and it’s still in as new condition we find this is the best way to clean the bike after a dirty ride 👍
The best TH-cam tutorials give you the steps clearly AND educate you on the reasons why it works that way. That's what this chap does. Great video!!!
Thanks so much for the lovely comment 👍🤩
Brilliant idea to use a garden spray! Only ever seen bike mechanics using hoses, even high pressure ones. But the water gets into everything. Thanks.
Hi John, thanks for watching and glad you agree! It’s the one piece of advice we try to give everyone - so important! Happy Cycling 🚴♀️
Such a good idea, cannot believe I never saw this use from my pressure sprayer
I always use multi purpose polish on my bikes keeps them looking like new . I wash with a bucket of soapy water dry then polish it's worked on all my bike including motorcycles
Watching this I realise I am a tad too rough on my bike and TBH I have always pre-rinsed and rinsed off with a domestic hose. To be fair, always on light spray setting. I'll do better from now on - thanks for the advice.
Thanks again for watching Norman 🙌 If you invest in one thing this year make it one of these garden pressure hoses - your bike will love you 💕👍
I must say I have always taken my wheels off to clean my Brompton. I also use connex reusable quick links so I take the chains off and clean them away from the bike. You really can’t get into all the nooks and crannies without doing so. I also understand many people are not mechanically inclined to do this, but it’s the only way to be sure. I also don’t use fancy soap. Just simply use dish soap with a bucket of water and a sponge. soft brush to clean off mud/ debris.
Thanks for watching the video and your comments. As we say in the video as part of a full service we get into all the nooks and crannies to clean it with the bike being fully stripped down. When using the bike throughout the year regularly this is the best way to keep it clean as we’ve shown.
Hi, how did you know which connex link to get, size wise?
@@ry5szkj I've changed my cassette at the back to 4-speeds and it uses 11-spd chain and has 11-spd cassette spacing (2.18mm). So I've been using the 11-spd Connex reusable links.
Just shown Terry your vids and he was very impressed. Helps that he knows more about bikes than me! 😅
Congrats on the 1000 subs guys 😁👏
Ah lovely to hear! Hoping we aim some of the videos at people who don't know loads about bikes too (depending on the subject!). And THANK YOU Molly, couldn't have done it without you 🙂
Useful reminder about using the garden sprayer, I also use just a simple hand sprayer it's surprising how much pressure they will deliver although they only hold a small volume of water. Not sure I agree about putting any sort of lubricant near the seat-post clamp. It's easy to contaminate the inner sleeve that clamps the seat post resulting in seat post 'creep'
Hi John, thanks for watching. Great idea about a hand held sprayer. I’ve not experienced any ‘creep’ myself and been doing it for years but I only use a tiny amount and from experience it’s better to have some lubrication in this area than none. Thanks for the comment and happy cycling 🙌
@@veloworks9266 Can Brompton's seatpost fuse with the frame if not greased like all other bikes do? I mean... should I be greasing the post just to prevent it from seizing?
@@LLF1234 I'd imagine raising and lowering the seatpost every time you use the Brompton would prevent any chance of it seizing, unlike a conventional one which is clamped for months (or years).
Hi, thanks for the video, what would be wrong with using a hose with a hozelock gun set to spray mode?
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 In answer to your question in my experience prolonged use of a hose, whatever setting, can speed up component wear. It’s difficult to quantify how different pressures affect the bike but I do know the method I use works over a long period of time and protects the bike 👍 Hope that helps
@@veloworks9266 great! Thanks for replying!
Do you have video for rear hub service please for Brompton
Would you still wash everything the same way if it was electric? I recently bought a Brompton electric and it would be really good to know just before I do the first clean.
Yes but just always be very conscious of not soaking the electrical components or sensors 👍
I never put lubricant on the seatpost. It needs to be dry or you will risk having it lower when riding as the clamp can easily slip.
A little bit of dry lubricant wouldn’t risk that and will benefit 👍
Get these pressure washers, those 5 liter garden ones at the Action. They last a few years. The Gardena (brand) version is a bit more but better quality. This one will last for years. No expensive cleaners /degreasers for me. Regular dish detergent, several brushes and this pump. Oh, and ceramic coating for my Brompton…. Makes cleaning a lot easier. I never spray my entire bike, to many spots for water to get into. A wet cloth after carefull rinsing does a lot. Dry thoroughly afterwards!!!
Glad you use a garden pressure washer too. They are the best thing 👍
The first thing I did when getting mine, was to give it all a full autopolish ( and remove all the useless tapes from the factory, for better protection against scratches!! After two folds one tape was worn through to the paint!).
Do you mean the protective part on the chainstay? We replaced ours soon after purchase too.
Thanks for the video..... when cleaning the Brompton turn it upside down so it is on its seat and handle bars . much easier to access other areas..... in a perfect world a Bicycle stand is a good investemt to get it up to waist and chest height so you can clean the bike efficiently and quickly... .. ( a must have investment if you have enough space and money ) or an appropriate table or stool etc ... All the best
Hi thanks for watching and commenting. The purpose of the video is to show anyone how they can clean their bike the simplest way. We run a professional workshop and have multiple stands but not everyone watching the video would have a stand which is why we set the bike up this way. I would not recommend turning this bike upside down to clean it as the shifters protrude the handlebars so they are likely to get damaged or snapped (best case scenario - scratched). Also we have an expensive saddle on this Brompton so wouldn’t want to damage it unnecessarily 👍 finally If you turn a Brompton upside down to wash it water will run into the seat tube and find it’s way into the frame and sit in the frame and cause rust. Hope that helps 👍
Oh no! Then you'll absolutely hate my video of me cleaning my brompton upside down in a bath! 😂 To be honest, there's no damage to the saddle (but I have a super uncool padded granny saddle anyway) or the shifters cus I covered them with a towel and then a bin bag. I just put my lady Brompton to dry with the tubes open facing the ground and gravity worked it's magic. 😅 But I should invest in a professional stand - thanks for the video!
@@Lady_Brompton haha amazing. Will put it on our list to watch and thanks for watching ours. We just lean ours against a wall in the garden or front path unless actually servicing it - works well :-) Like that it had a bath though!
Some form of bike stand is highly desirable, if not essential - the Brompton can exploit its open-ended seat tube for this.
I always start with the chain and use a Park Tools chain scrubber.
Hi thanks for watching. Personally I don’t agree you need a bike stand - I’ve been looking after this Brompton for 8 years and I only use a stand for service work. On a day to day basis cleaning it this way works well 👍
Thx for the video! Is it ok to use lubricant on the chain as a lube?
Yes - use a specific chain lubricant on the chain. There are loads to choose from depending on your riding. We like Finish Line wet lube
About your charging device, what are the components you need besides the dynamo wheel?
On this Brompton it’s a Sinewave revolution and this wires straight onto the dynamo. Thanks for watching 👍
Wonder if this guy knows there are nozzle attachments for garden hoses that can completely eliminate pressure jets in the water stream?
Yes but I still think they are too much pressure for a bike personally
That pump is rather bulky. What kit do you use when traveling with the Brompton?
Do you mean the pressure washer? or the pump on the frame? When travelling with my Brompton thats the pump I have and cleaning wise I'll just give it a wipe down till I get back.
@@veloworks9266 I meant the pressure washer.
@@b.griffin317 ah well I generally wouldn’t clean it on a shorter multi day tour but if it was a longer tour I would probably just use cloths (or someone else suggested wet wipes) till I got home or somewhere I could clean it like this 👍
Why do i think the bike is still dirty...hmmm
Who knows I don’t know nobody knows🚴♂️
What’s your opinion on waxing the chain ?
It just depends on the conditions that you ride. Depending on the wax, it can be really good in drier climates and therefore a good option. In the UK sometimes we need a bit of a heavier lubricant just to make sure all elements of the chain is protected because wax doesn’t always find its way to where you need it.
Tbh I just coat it in lynx africa shower gel then dip it in the sea,
Lynx Africa solves many problems.
Sorry to say but to me this isn’t cleaning the bike. It’s a rinse-off…mud and grease everywhere afterwards?! Cleaning degreases, after you grease again! You forgot to rinse the inner part of the fenders, under the seatpost, and so many other places.
Hi thanks for watching our video and your comments. As explained in the video it’s cleaning the bike ready for the next ride - it’s not a full clean as we do this when we strip down for a service. Having had the Brompton for 8 years and it’s still in as new condition we find this is the best way to clean the bike after a dirty ride 👍
Excellent way of cleaning the bike. Thanks for sharing.🚴♂️
@@earlbee3196 thanks 👍
I’m wet naps person. If you wipe down often, the bike never gets to this state omg
The bike was clean before we went out so depends on the roads and wet winter British weather 👍
You’ve obviously never rode in the UK.