How To Clean Your Bike | GCN Tech's Perfect Bike Wash
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- A clean bike is a fast bike. This is a well known fact, and washing your bike is the perfect opportunity to check it over for any mechanical problems, carry out some essential maintenance and make your road bike look like new.
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For some reason I just watched the 57th GCN how to clean your bike video. Interestingly each one uses slightly different stuff.
Hi Jon, just a little hack to get your wheel of more easily. Change the rear gear to the smallest sprocket and in the front also change to the small chainring. This gives you the most chain length so you’ll get the wheel out without any problems. Furthermore when you put the wheel back in just put the chain on the smallest sprocket and you’re in the right gear so the chain doesn’t skip unnecessary over several sprockets. It really works just try it! Cheers 🤓
If you use wax on your paint, definitely use the car wash soap! Dish soap will strip wax off of the bike.
Another huge reason to use car wash soap is that it contains lubricants which will help prevent any dirt or grime grinding across your paint wearing it down.
Suggestion: Why dont you guys make a video about bike wash??
This is the best channel on TH-cam. I just watched someone clean a bike and was like 'Huh yeah I should do that' the whole time.
I really like the emphasis on using a biodegradable degreaser neatly contrasting with 20 for £1 disposable single use wash-up scrubbing sponges. Just thought I would mention it.
Saving earth with useless cleaning products!
Use Warm water the end
This is BY FAR, the most relaxing video that i can find on the internet. Nothing quite like cleaning your bike after a Sunday ride with a mug full of coffee to sip away at. Besides, nobody does it better than Jon
Fanx
YUP!....a nice mug of beer...er coffee...nah...ice...cold...beer with condensation running down the sides :-)
How many bike wash videos are you going to make haha. I'll still watch them all either way...
How would Teresa May go about cleaning a bike Boris? 🤔
If you keep watching GCN no wonder Brexit still isn't anywhere near sorted.
@@simonguard5087 It's not my responsibility for sorting out Brexit. That's down to the old hag called Theresa...
"Fuck bike washing!" - Boris Johnson
@@treyquattro Makes a change from him fucking someone else's missus.
So many things I can do toward bike maintenance now,
that I would not have touched before I started watching all of you.
These videos make life a lot easier. Thank you for the work
you folks put into these episodes. It's appreciated.
It's just so satisfying to watch a bike wash video
i have seen this kind of video in gcn channel a lot,but i keep.up watching it again and again
I LOVE Bike Wash videos. I feel so Clean and Fresh after watching them. Keep em' coming!!!
As for drying, I use the same method that I use on the motorbike. Leaf blower. 30 seconds and jobs done
"Budget Conscious" - Cleans Dura-Ace components.... 😂😂😂
yeah with super cheap pedals haha
and the "budget" Park Tool stand
Yea the stand is sort of my problem when cleaning cant really remove my wheels
Budget conscious Di2! Just imagine how much he's saved on gear cables over the last year or so, it's the groupset that just keeps giving.
Good to know I’am not the only one who gets quite excited when washing his bike. Thanks for the clean spirit tip, still a bit sceptic to damage my paintwork. #lifeasabikegeek #gcntech
AAAHAHAHA, came back to the channel after a winter's break and within 15s I am reminded of the ever-so-GCN "Let's face it"
Jon, you will not be disappointed.. my bike is shiny clean after the winter... thanks to a winter bike
Good man
I really enjoy how this video doesn’t use branded bike cleaning supplies and is all stuff you can get from a DIY or auto store. Great knowing we can get a sparkling clean with commonplace items.
If you don't have a hose, a garden sprayer which you can pump up to pressurize is much nicer than trying to use a watering can.
A great alternative to a hosepipe is a hand pumped pressure washer, I picked up a cheap 5 litre one for about 15 quid and it’s great for getting into all the little crevices
I love bike cleaning videos - they start with a clean bike and then clean it some more.
Bought my first disc brake bike not long ago. Would love to see an addendum to this for cleaning the fiddly bits on those.
I'm exited to experience what has changed in bike washing, compared to the other 10 Videos over the last 4 years, GCN made.
I definitely know how to wash my bikes, but I still watch these, great video Jon!
@Rostok Rangers Airsoft Haha, is that bad? :O
I love his cleaning/maintenance/repeair expertise!
Cheers Ivan!
It amazes me that no bike cleaning video mentions a pressure garden spray. I live in an apartment building and it's my only option. It's ideal if you can't run hose and they are dirt cheap :-D
A tip if you don't have a hose: Buy a cheap pressure sprayer (normally sold at garden stores for spraying pesticides and whatnot) and fill it with warm(ish) water and soap, it works brilliantly
New to your channel, wish I had discovered it earlier, about 20 years earlier! A great channel. All the best from NZ😷
I just finished washing my chain and cassette for the first time ever. FeelsGoodMan. :D
Thanks Jon. Winter is coming soon to the southern hemisphere, but my chain needed it.
This is the best video with tips
for cleaning road bike.
Thak you so much
The best thing about that dummy hub is that you can still change gear meaning you can brush in and around your rear derailleur even better. Nothing beats Muc off miracle shine to give the frame that “like new” look
Good video Jon, though I was a bit worried when you mentioned the scourer sponge!!!
In the car world the reason you shouldn't use dishwashing soap is because it's a degreaser and will strip any protective wax from your paint leaving it unprotected. If your bike frame doesn't have a similar paint protection on it then you could use dishwashing soap and that would also help to remove any greasy residue on the frame. Personally, afterwards, I would treat the bike frame like a car's paint finish and put a very quick/thin layer of wax on it as it will protect the finish and prevent any dirt sticking to it. Dirt will rinse off easier next time, and if using a wax then I agree that using car shampoo is a good idea.
Good tip about the rear dummy hub, nice work!
Great item to have in our weekender horse trailer!
Can you guys do a do a similar video for people who are living the "flat/apartment life"? i.e. no outdoor space, and tips for cleaning bike indoors in the shower/bath?!
Also, best way to get rid of the aftermath before your mrs gets home...
I throw an old towel or two down under the bike when cleaning in my apartment. I use wax on my chain so I don't use degreaser, just soapy water and then re-wax it after I'm done. Also heard of folks who take their bike into the bathtub-- not my cup of tea, but definitely an option.
just go to a car wash or anywhere you can find a water hose. Trust me, you'll spend just as much time cleaning your bathroom (if not more) as you'll spend cleaning your bike...
@@babygerald4645 Never thought of using wax for the chain, that would certainly be a load cleaner - how often do you have to reapply it?
@lewiiis The old-fashioned way to wax a chain is explained in a GCN video here: th-cam.com/video/yvJ7aAUWBz8/w-d-xo.html
I am lazy, though, and use a product called White Lighning Clean Ride which is a wax-based drip lube. Instead of having to drop the chain in hot wax and then remove it, it applies from a dropper bottle. Like any wax, though, you want your chain and drivetrain to be super clean before use. After applying, I re-lube every ride or two, depending on mileage. Check their site for more info: www.whitelightningco.com/
there's a key difference b/w dedicated car wash and dish soap: the former won't strip wax, while the latter will. sometimes you want one; sometimes the other.
Its interesting the most bike cleaning videos don't really give a damn about the type of the soap/wax/finish
Another option if you don't have a hose is just using your water bottle. Camelbak bottles spray pretty good. Need another bucket or jug of water on hand to refill. Works for me.
Love your vid. You make washing look so much fun.
Love the watering can as a alternative of hose
A dummy hub... quite fitting for Dan's favourite gadget!
The only video I've see about propper bike wash. The result will bee as a new bike. Really great! Few will take the bike apart to get it so clean as this.
Can't believe I watched the whole thing. Not disappointed.. thumbs up.
I use degreaser, old toothbrush, hose with adjustable pressure, and paper towels. Bike looks like new too! nice video. I'm gonna start doing the lube in the cables from now on!
5:55 when for dirty water you can also just use the 2 bucket method, 1 bucket of soapy and 1 bucket that you use to clean off the sponge, so that the soapy doesn't get too dirty
Never forget that Shimano's official recommendation for cleaning your chain is warm water and dishwashing soap.
it works. dry it and lube afterwards- if you think that that is wrong then dont ride in the rain, snow, slush or drip sweat on it.
a bike is made for one thing: hammering.
Indeed already many GCN bike wash videos, but really enjoyed this one! Great tips that I haven't seen before!
Lili
Proud of using environmental friendly clean spirit but get rid of the little sponge after every wash - nice logic :D
Still cool video!
I liked this vid. Glad it's wasn't one of those bullsh*t videos that say you can wash your bike in 5 minutes. I've been riding for 19 years, I've never washed my bike in 5 minutes!
It takes me about 10 minutes just to get the Nike stand and cleaning stuff out the shed before vice even started cleaning!
For those who live in an apartment like myself: using a piece of plastic/linoleum to protect the floor, a regular spray bottle, and wet wipes will do as good of a job as in the video. It does take a bit more time though.
Amen, finally someone agrees on car wash!! Dish soap strips the paint and all dull.. doesn't clean that much better, I keep it off my paint
That is the coolest watering can I have ever seen
Jon's word of the year: elbow grease!
Nice tag heuer f1! Ideal beater watch for this job
Neil is going to be so angry when he finds out where his water bottle ended up... 🤭
Hmm, I like the way the pros do it. Hey remember when Dan tried to clean the Sky bikes? 😀🙃😃🙂😀
This might only work on a bike with a gloss finish, but A light coat of GT85 (or similar Teflon-containing spray) on the frame makes road grime a little easier to wash away after a wet ride.
Got to be careful not to get it on the brakes or the times though
Just in time I was just about to get up and do a bike wash
I had such a hard time getting the dirt off of my new carbon fiber bike. The key to the whole thing is that weather the substrate is fiber glass or carbon the top surface is polyester jell coat. I got some of the stuff for boats at the auto pares store. It is amazing how good it works. Just wipe it on and wipe it off. It takes off the grease and everything including dried up dead bugs, you name it.And it leaves some wax behind.
Great wind testing video. I can’t believe you didn’t test the cycling cap, flap up or down 🤦🏻♂️🤣
9:48 when Jon knows that using the term "water displacement fluid" instead of WD40 will not trigger the outrage of keyboard warriors. Well played :)
MORE BIKEWASH VIDEOS!!!
Hey GCN tech!!!
I don't even have a bike but I still watch these videos 😂😂😂
Saheeb Yusuf you should get a bike
@@stirfry3069 Yup.
TwiSteR I should ride my bike more
A clean bike is a fast bike. So taking notes for my first sportive of the year in a few weeks...
Hey Jon, great video as usual!! Any tips on cleaning sealant off my frame? Had a flat in my tubular, sealant sealed it but sprayed all over my frame and can’t get it off. Any tips? Keep up the good work!!
Little hack instead of a hose pipe is using a large bidon. Granted it takes a couple refills but you can control the force and does the job well for me.
Actually sir dish soaps are better on cleaning grimes, dirt and oils. the difference is car wash soaps are gentle to the car paint and doesn't strip paint protection.
I judge others cleaning abilities solely on the rear cassette. Sparkling clean cassette and you know the rest is clean!
eh man some of us are new to the game and not really familiar with how to open the rear casette and wash it clean. Cut us some lack we try our best.
Now is the time to embrace it!
Ring the BELL! That's a SUPER NICE!!!!
Portable garden pressure spray will work much better than a watering can :) (they're super cheap too) for those who do not have access to a hose
Hi Jon, which matte finish will you be using? im looking for recommendation. Thank you and great video
The stand makes things SO much easier and WD40 is fine if you soap and rinse off properly.
I have to clean my bicycles and motorcycles, so always looking for tips...so in return I have a tip for you :-) I do not have any affiliation with any company, so I'm not paid to say this lol.
Use Dawn Ultra Powerwash spray dish soap...cleans easy-peasy...EVERYthing...including chains, cogs/cassettes/grime and dirt (and baby ducklings covered in oil) so very fast and easy. IT even cleans the chain grease off the brushes lol. Just start from the top down. Spray wipe/scrub rinse...oh ya..dishes too ;-)
Not a big fan for lubing cables. It'll just be a dirt magnet. Best way to go about it is to clean and dry them. Cable housing is lined with PTFE, lubing them will attract dirt and grit which defeats the purpose of actually lubing them.
I miss this kind of videos
Brake cable oil? Wow good tip
Also I find taking your watch off helps, I have scratches on old frames because of that.
I have scratches on old watches because of that.. ;-)
It's worth popping the rubber sheath under the bb out if you've got di2 to let moisture in the frame to come out easier. I do have a top tip for hardcore di2 users in the UK or other wet countries and it involves a candle. Once the battery is connected coat the connection in wax Sharon Stone style and any water that migrates into the frame past the seatpost won't make it to let alone corrode or damage the battery 👌 if you're experiencing weirdly short battery life or it takes forever to charge, this connection is invariably the root cause as once corroded and damp the metal connecter arcs and eats away at the power. Moisture can then subsequently work it's way into the casing and damage the cells via this junction - waxing will prevent this if you give it a jolly good ol coating. 😉
yes please
Hello, if I wax my chain, what changes to instruction in video on cleaning your bike would you suggest I make?
Would you use a wax shampoo on a matt frame? I thought that would be exactly what not to do
Does the spirit remove the grease as good as bike specific degreaser?
what's the GCN Tech take on waxing your carbon bike? I was told that waxing with car polish every few months is a good idea. Haven't done it yet, but wipe it down after every ride.
Cleaning bike with tag heuer on :D
Is it really okay applying degreaser in the cogs without removing it? Does it affect the freehub or not?
Hey guys , I always have my bike immaculate. However, I've recently upgraded my wheels to full carbon and was wondering if just washing them is ok for the braking surface? Does a residue remain from a typical bike wash product and hinder strong braking? Should the braking surface be cleaned with anything else?
Sponges are not advised to be used to wash cars. You need to use a microfiber wash mitt.
The same goes for your bike paint.
If any debris gets stuck in that sponge, it doesn't disappear into the sponge but just gets stuck on the outer layer where it then scratches your paintwork.
The car stuff has; lubricity, polymers to coat the finish, and wax if you select the combination product.
Should I remove my power meter and my speed censor before I do this?
Can you please let me know what bike stand you’re using? Good video 👍
Looks like a Parktool PRS 22 to me
Hi Chris, it's this one www.parktool.com/product/team-issue-repair-stand-prs-22-2?category=Portable thanks, Jon
With a high-end car wash soap that had a wax in it, the disc brakes accumulated a coating that promoted slight squealing.
If I have thru axle back, what shall I use instead of the chainkeeper?
Anyone else get the hunch that Jon has really wicked dance skills (beginning at 9.47)?
I used to teach people how to Moonwalk and Foxtrot
GCN Tech I can see the Foxtrot here for sure! Upcoming feature, you teaching the riders OR presenters how to moonwalk!
You don't remove the "water dispersion liquid" (WD40?) before applying lube to the chain?
Asking because I have to clean my bike in temperatures well below freezing during winter, have used the WD40 for that purpose...but thought that /also/ needed to be off the chain before lubing.
Same as for the car, use 2 bucket system!;)
How long 'til Jon mentions elbow grease?
5:30 apparently
I read many comments in cycling boards to never use degreaser on the chain, because you not only wash out the dirt but also the grease that sits deep in the chain that you can never get back and that degreasing therefore would ultimately ruin your chain quite quickly. They suggested to clean it with diesel instead and to relube it with only a thin oil film by putting oil on a piece of cloth and pulling the chain throughh the cloth
As I am pretty new to the entire cycling stuff - I only had a lowly maintained trekking bike (with fenders and light and luggage carrier and other forbidden items), so I am a bit confused. Can I degrease my chain and then relube it with oil without problems or not?
What’s the best way to get the bit of the frame behind the chainset? I normally work the sponge in the gap and spin the cranks but wondered if there’s a more finger friendly way lol