The long handled "Special Brush" that he uses to clean the hubs brakes, rear and front mech is a Morgan Blue 'Quick and Clean' Brush. I've just bought one from Wiggle but it's available online from other shops.
I love it. Such a simple solution to one of the more annoying problems when it comes time to clean the bike (or other times when the rear wheel needs to be removed). I ordered two, one as a gift.
Morgan Blue Chain Keeper. I just got it in the mail, I really dig it. Pedro's makes a version, but it has a skewer which is a bit cumbersome, I like that this one uses a simple wing nut.
i think if you clean your chain after every ride, you can keep it so clean as in the video (it was already cleaned, no black grass on it). The morgan blue chain keeper is really a nice piece to have - in US as I couldnt get one (from Wiggles the shipping cost is $18!!), I got the Pedro's Chain keeper from Amazon ($12.00). For cassette, the same, clean it every ride otherwise the best way is to take it off, dip in degrease and clean cog by cog...I did it and it became brand new!
He's lucky that the bike was clean before he started washing it. If I'd use the same brush that I used to clean my cassette with to clean my handlebar tape, I'd have black bar tape instead of white..
it's sealed good but it's not water proof so be careful. it also depends on if the hub has true sealed cartridge bearings or cup & cone bearings with a plastic/rubber seal. the former is better sealed. all the techniques in this video (except for the jet spray) are fine. i use soapy sponges and brushes to clean, to rinse off i use a wet clean sponge. water from a sponge pouring over it (like it would in a rain storm) is fine. a strong jet spray however is something it's not intended to repel.
I'm a fan of keeping my bike clean and I'm sure the bike gets real clean after this process but I've always been skeptical with using so much water and soap. Doesn't all that soap and water getting into the bottom bracket/headset/wheel hub bearings, seepage into the frame through the seatpost, under the bartape etc. accelerate wear and tear? Is the traditional wipe with rag option more desirable? What is your opinion on this?
Great video and advice. Morgan blue has the best cleaner and lube by far. And their chain keeper is good. If cleaning a bike that is actually dirty, best wear some cheap waterproof work gloves. I would not use a brush that has an exposed metal end.
it might be a Tacx stand (popular brand over there in Europe) or maybe it's a custom brand. there are many new 'euro mech style' stands offered by Park and Pedros and other US brands.
We can't get morgan blue here; however, you can make the little chain morgan blue guide thing out of an old seat collar QR lever, some spacers or bushings and an old jockey wheel.
Are you not concerned about getting water in the bottom bracket or wheel bearings with that high power water hose? And what about lubing the brake and derailleur joints after washing?
I was told by my local LBS that I should not spray the sprocket and the rear hub because it will remove the grease inside the hub. Is that true? The rear hub was once very noisy and they told me that. Isn't the hub sealed?
www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360381912&sku=5360381912&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360381912uk&test={product_id}&Accessories&J3l4_dc%7cpcrid%7c%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360381912uk there you go buddy... Chainkeeper
Hoi, dank voor de duidelijke video! Hoe heet dat stukje dat u in het achterwiel plaatst nadat u het wiel verwijdert hebt? En waar kan ik dat kopen? Vriendelijke groet!
the black variant of the quick release chain is actually a single use product, so they would have to keep replacing the powerlinks every time the bike is cleaned, and for the white handlebar tape, why would you use that in the first place? it gets dirty too quick, and doesn't clean to the point where it looks new again
Can anyone please tell me what that work stand is called (or the type it is). The way it mounts to the front fork and doesn't need to hold onto the frame seems extremely useful for carbon bikes.
I am considering a carbon frame, but am hesitant to get this type of work stand because of the hassle of having to take at least one wheel off each time. The ability of being able to keep both wheels on seems advantageous for brake adjustments. What are the advantages of the take-wheels-off type of stand compared to the frame-clamp stands?
GizmoBitz it's far easier to clean a bike with the wheels off, thanks to quick release skewers they're off and back on again in seconds. You can adjust the brakes when you're done and the wheels are back on.
I love how videos like this always have a clean road bike to be cleaned. If only you guys saw my road bike...
adrian13 - you need to clean it more often.
+adrian13 exactly!! they always clean a clean bike! my bike looks like it's been in a war zone!
Ashkan Ahmadi Loool
There are an awful lot of bike cleaning videos out there but this is by far the best one. Watch this, ignore all the others.
Best video on TH-cam how to clean your bike , used this video method 5 years ago , bought all the Morgan Blue kit and have never looked back .
The long handled "Special Brush" that he uses to clean the hubs brakes, rear and front mech is a Morgan Blue 'Quick and Clean' Brush. I've just bought one from Wiggle but it's available online from other shops.
I love it. Such a simple solution to one of the more annoying problems when it comes time to clean the bike (or other times when the rear wheel needs to be removed). I ordered two, one as a gift.
This was and is the best tip ever seen as tips for cleaning road bikes.
Excellent video. Best I have seen for cleaning bikes. Please make more like this.
Great video. Thanks for explaining the whole process so clearly.
This makes my own bike so easy, so thank you thank you..
Ottimo video. Il migliore che ho visto sulla manutenzione. Molto utile.
Morgan Blue Chain Keeper. I just got it in the mail, I really dig it. Pedro's makes a version, but it has a skewer which is a bit cumbersome, I like that this one uses a simple wing nut.
I wish I had a special bruush
a brooosh?
To wipe the dandruff of your shoulder ?
😂😂😂
Thank you for the amazing cleaning video. I found it extremely helpful and it is great for a smoother ride :)
i think if you clean your chain after every ride, you can keep it so clean as in the video (it was already cleaned, no black grass on it). The morgan blue chain keeper is really a nice piece to have - in US as I couldnt get one (from Wiggles the shipping cost is $18!!), I got the Pedro's Chain keeper from Amazon ($12.00). For cassette, the same, clean it every ride otherwise the best way is to take it off, dip in degrease and clean cog by cog...I did it and it became brand new!
it is so easy to clean the bike but many people don't know this !
I have watched this with pure pleasure :)
He's lucky that the bike was clean before he started washing it. If I'd use the same brush that I used to clean my cassette with to clean my handlebar tape, I'd have black bar tape instead of white..
Did he just use the sponge on the brakes right after using it on the chain??
I picked up exactly the same chain holder from a LBS cost about €5/£3.50 makes cleaning really straight forward
As much care and attention given to bike as rider, that guy loves his job but when one missed gear can loose a race.....great video thanks
C'est une super vidéo j'aimerais devenir mécano et cette vidéo est superbe
Great video, but what is the long bendy brush that you use, this looks to make the process much much easier.
it's called a chain hanger or 'keeper'. most tool brands (Park, Pedros, etc.) offer one now.
I never knew how satisfying it can be to watch a bike being washed
Excellent presentation...
that is the closest to the stand I have found, it is very good, pivots 360 degrees hold well and folds easily.
I think I need a special brush!
What is the name of the bike stand used?
The chain keeper is relatively easy to find, but I have been looking for that long skinny brush forever without success.
Search around for a bottle brush, the ones used for cleaning babys bottles, there very similar and cheaper
try finding a paint brush. like at a art store
Grayson Wickel a two foot long paintbrush? Watch the video.
Beautiful job
it's sealed good but it's not water proof so be careful. it also depends on if the hub has true sealed cartridge bearings or cup & cone bearings with a plastic/rubber seal. the former is better sealed. all the techniques in this video (except for the jet spray) are fine. i use soapy sponges and brushes to clean, to rinse off i use a wet clean sponge. water from a sponge pouring over it (like it would in a rain storm) is fine. a strong jet spray however is something it's not intended to repel.
I'm a fan of keeping my bike clean and I'm sure the bike gets real clean after this process but I've always been skeptical with using so much water and soap. Doesn't all that soap and water getting into the bottom bracket/headset/wheel hub bearings, seepage into the frame through the seatpost, under the bartape etc. accelerate wear and tear? Is the traditional wipe with rag option more desirable? What is your opinion on this?
Great video and advice. Morgan blue has the best cleaner and lube by far. And their chain keeper is good. If cleaning a bike that is actually dirty, best wear some cheap waterproof work gloves. I would not use a brush that has an exposed metal end.
What tool do you use to hang up the chain in 0:28? And where can i get this tool?
M M it's a Morgan blue chain keeper
M M ribble cycles sell them for around £4.50
What is the pin he puts into the rear dropouts at 0:25 and where can I get one?
Morgan Blue Chain Keeper
www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/
it might be a Tacx stand (popular brand over there in Europe) or maybe it's a custom brand. there are many new 'euro mech style' stands offered by Park and Pedros and other US brands.
Great video but where can you get that little blue thing at to hold chain in place? I would like to have one
Dummy hub on ebay
Morgan Blue Chain Keeper, you can purchase them from Wiggle.
Both Park Tool and Feedback sports make stands like these. They are great for cleaning bikes.
Chain Keeper from Morgan blue. Wiggle has them, best 5 quid I've ever spent.
Do I have to worry about the bolts and daraileurs getting rust?
Aaron .T not if you can change them all to Titanium bolts, saves a lot of faffing around
Great video, what is the name of the bike-stand ?
what do you call that thing used for the chain not to touch the frame. some sort of roller
Morgan blue chain keeper
Anthony Treo It's a dummy hub
carlos Pinho thanks for the info
Do you use the same sponge for the frame, as for the brakes and the pedals??
Great Video! THX! But where can i get the special blue, long brush for wheel cleaning.
Where can I get that stuff you used to clean off the chain and de railer? Also where can I get that grease you used on the chain?
What is the little piece he puts to allow to chain to run smoothly without rear wheel ... Where can I buy one ?
What do you call the device he uses to hold the rear derailleur tension once he pulls out the rear cassette? I'd like to get one.
dummy hub
Best video on youtube
Great video.
MrEcted whats the name of that piece they use to protect frame from the chain?
thanks for the video! what kind of soap is used? just regular car soap or something special? thank you
Air blower?
This made me go clean my bike.
Good information. It helps me a lot. Thanks.
What's the name of the ring he used to keep the chain up when the wheel is out?
Great video, what's the device called that holds the chain out taught so it runs without rubbing on the frame, brilliant bit of kit :)
We can't get morgan blue here; however, you can make the little chain morgan blue guide thing out of an old seat collar QR lever, some spacers or bushings and an old jockey wheel.
what is the piece that held the chain up and stopped it from rubbing against the frame
Are you not concerned about getting water in the bottom bracket or wheel bearings with that high power water hose? And what about lubing the brake and derailleur joints after washing?
Where do you get that little blue thing you put in the rear derailleur after you remove the wheel ?
Great video - Where can I get the tool to keep the chain taught? And what is it called?
Thanks, Ryan
what is the brand of the wash/mechanic stand he uses? I want one for cleaning my bike!
Thanks in advance!
What soap do you use I just don't want to hurt anything on my bike
What kid of bike repair stand is that? I know it is park tool but which model?
what is that little piece called in 0:24 ?
chain keeper
can u give us a full list of the supplies and parts you use in this tutorial!?
thank you!
A special brush
Another special brush
And another special brush
full list of all supplies he used in the video?
Well.. My bike is a 2012 Stumpjumper comp FSR. The spec says it's double-sealed catridge bearing on the rear hub. Does it leak then?
Great video thanks! I'm amazed how much water he used lol
I was told by my local LBS that I should not spray the sprocket and the rear hub because it will remove the grease inside the hub. Is that true? The rear hub was once very noisy and they told me that. Isn't the hub sealed?
What's the name of this "little piece" attached to support the chain???
what do you call that convenient "piece" to keep the chain tight without the rear wheel? i need that please :-)
www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360381912&sku=5360381912&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360381912uk&test={product_id}&Accessories&J3l4_dc%7cpcrid%7c%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360381912uk
there you go buddy... Chainkeeper
Pineapple thank you! :-)
brilliant video thanks a million
Hi, what bike stand is that please?
Thanks I'll search for it now :)
What's the blue thing you put in place of the wheel?
Ján Juda chain hanger.
excellent tutorial,thankyou
Hello, where can I buy a piece like this blue to stretch the chain? Thanks, regards
Hoi, dank voor de duidelijke video! Hoe heet dat stukje dat u in het achterwiel plaatst nadat u het wiel verwijdert hebt? En waar kan ik dat kopen? Vriendelijke groet!
www.mantel.com/search/?q=morgan+blue+chain+keeper
Where can I get one if those chain hanger dealies?
check morgan blue
i was thinking the same thing, did u find them? and if so what is the name for them?
George Smith I got the Pedro brand chain keeper($15 -,-) from REI, Morgan blue is online for me, cant find it around here,,
You can also buy morgan blue products at as adventure (online and stores)
What workstand did you used?
do you clean it like this if its a steel frame?
How many special brushes do you need.....
Whats name this component on the frame for chain???
What was that little piece that he used so the chain won't touch the frame? Does anyone know what the name of it is?
where can i buy such a chain holder? (in Belgium/Flanders)
Can you do one for mountain bike, since they tend to get dirtier and have different hardware (Disk breaks). Thanks.
merci pour les conseils je vais laver mon vélo comme tu fait , merci quick step .
which the handlebar of this bike?
Where do I find those special brushed
very good job
can i use water for electric shifters? wont that damage them?
One great vid
como se llama el accesorio que utiliza en lugar del piñón cuando sacan la rueda gracias
What is that at 0:40 that he uses
Looks like a degreaser mix
What is the "special brush?"
where you got that piece @0:28 and what is i called?
the black variant of the quick release chain is actually a single use product, so they would have to keep replacing the powerlinks every time the bike is cleaned, and for the white handlebar tape, why would you use that in the first place? it gets dirty too quick, and doesn't clean to the point where it looks new again
Can anyone please tell me what that work stand is called (or the type it is). The way it mounts to the front fork and doesn't need to hold onto the frame seems extremely useful for carbon bikes.
www.tacx.com/en/products/tools/spider-team
I am considering a carbon frame, but am hesitant to get this type of work stand because of the hassle of having to take at least one wheel off each time. The ability of being able to keep both wheels on seems advantageous for brake adjustments. What are the advantages of the take-wheels-off type of stand compared to the frame-clamp stands?
GizmoBitz it's far easier to clean a bike with the wheels off, thanks to quick release skewers they're off and back on again in seconds. You can adjust the brakes when you're done and the wheels are back on.
Is it easier to clean the wheels when they're on the ground (more leverage/control since it doesn't move around/turn)?
what is the name of the bike holder?