This video will show you how to properly clean and detail a bicycle. This procedure, after you've done it a few times, will take about 25-30 minutes from start to finish.
0:27 what you'll need 1:47 mixing the soap water 2:08 the three areas of the bike you don't want to force water into 2:55 rinse off bike 3:24 remove gunk from rear derailleur jockey wheel 4:00 chain 4:37 chain rings 5:03 cassette 5:49 rinse drivetrain 6:39 wash tires/wheels/pedals 7:16 derailleurs 7:34 frame/saddle 8:12 hubs 8:23 rinse off entire bike 8:56 dry 10:20 lube chain 10:52 lube derailleurs 11:07 lube pedals 11:14 alcohol on braking surfaces 11:56 (if mountain bike) stanchion tube/suspension 12:41 alcohol on areas you might have missed/derailleur 12:56 alcohol on jockey wheel This video is really helpful, so I took the time to break it down for more convenient future reference.
Very good instructions 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Just bought a bike at 57 after my last ride at around 12 yrs old. And Yep‼️ Felt like it was yesterday. Except i have a 5 year old Specialized Hardrock and not a Raleigh... lol. Now i can properly clean my bike. ♥️👌🏽🇹🇹
Great video, thanks! I'm a bike-maintenance learner and my bike was so clogged up with crud I thought it needed serious help. I just cleaned it off and it's running so much better! Best quick and thorough video I could find, perfect for my needs.
Really helpful, thanks. Those of us that clean bikes can learn a lot from those that detail cars. Per some comments here, I’d suggest also: - remove brake pads before cleaning to avoid contamination - use a quality car soap instead if dish-soap (since dish soap offer contains salt) - clean top down and consider two buckets to avoid wiping dirt and grease from one place to another - no metal tools (e.g. screwdrivers) - lots of brushes and cloths instead please :) - consider paint protection (wax, film etc)
"If you're riding in dry conditions I would say between 20-25 hours of riding." Oops. I messed up that part royally. ;-) Your video has great timing for me. Yesterday I finally got my garage super organized and dialed in. You inspired me buy a bike work stand and some floor mats and start to regularly give the bikes some TLC.
Very detailed, clear language to understand, well organized, clear sound to hear, no background noise, fablious job. I'll detail my bike to run smooth and cleaned. Thanks and keep up sharing skills.
I really need to clean my bike and this has been really helpful and common sense and not aimed at buying the most expensive tool or piece of equipment that most cycling videos err towards. Thank you!
As I watch how you clean your bike, I can almost hear its continuous "ooohs" while you're hosing it down, soaping and brushing it up and it gave a long "aaahhh" when it came to the point of you giving it lots of lubing! Good job. Excellent video!
I just got a bike a few days ago and was wondering how to clean it, so I searched up the word and found this. Thank you! I will use this when I clean my bike.
A few issues, you sprayed degreaser on you cogs and you could visibly see it contaminated your disk brake (you did clean the rotor with alcohol but some could have gone onto the pads themselves) and secondly after you lubed your chain, instead of using some of that lube or general purpose bicycle lube on the derailer and jockey you used gt85. You should also wipe any excess lube off your chain so it doesn't pick up unwanted muc. Other then that, great tutorial dude
Great video only thing I do different is I clean/wash the Frame first, this way I am using the cleanest water/soap. it is more for my own piece of mind.
kiacarter93 yes that was hilarious.. he’s like, don’t be nasty and go in get the one out your bathroom nasty ppl!... it’s sad he even has to tell some ppl this!!..🙄🤦🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣
Good to see someone maintaining something so it doesn't just fall apart. It makes it far more enjoyable to ride, as well. Yep... I need to get a bike stand. I can probably make one easily enough.
I need to get a bike stand. That will make all the difference cleaning my bike... no more wrestling the bike or tipping it over. Great, thorough video. Thanks.
Really found cleaning bikes a real pain but now me and my son have really nice mountain bikes we now enjoy doing bike cleaning detail..great video nice one!!!
I guess my 2-year-old bike would be screaming for a bath. Hahaha Since I bought my bike, it didn't have a cleaning, specifically in the part where the cassette cogs and chain located. hahaha I am planning to buy cleaning stuff and lubricant for the chain for it to experience cleanliness. hahaha Thanks for the valuable content Clint. :)
My advice would be,,get one, I did,after many years of being unfit and unhealthy I spent the last of my money on a kona process 153, and now I'm getting fit again, ripping up the trails and smallish jumps,so, what you waiting for???
Great vid. I however use a leaf blower which delivers high volume at low pressures, vs. an air compressor which delivers low volume at high pressure. Keeps from driving any residual water, solvents and detergents into my critical bearing areas.
if your frame has a glossy clear coat that is looking kind of dull, and no longer shiny, you can put a dab of tooth paste on a damp micro fiber cloth and polish the shine back
I have a Walmart Cruiser and I keep my Bike outside in the dirt (locked up) and its just now starting to surface rust (not bad for a $150 Bike) I put 100's of Miles on it so far with in the 1 year I had it, I ride her EVERYWERE! I Lube it and Wash it... not all the time.
Hello uncle Gibbs... i'm from indonesia. I'm use specialized hardrock with mix transmission system. Shifter RD FD are using Sram X7 and chain HGX, casette XT 10 speed and crank using SLX 2 speed. For more than 5 years i never lube it. And my trip meter show that my riding distance already more than 3000km far away. No rust ! No problem at all. Your bicycle are over maintain. Thanks for share your tips.
Because this is the internet, it seems there is no correct way to clean a bike. So here's a generic comment that people can mentally fill in as they read it: You should never use *{product}* to clean a *{part}* , you should really use *{product}* for that. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw you use *{cleaning tool and/or product}* on your *{part}* ! The correct way to do that is to use *{basically same cleaning tool and/or product that costs 2-3x as much}* to clean the *{part}* by *{random technique}* .
Exactly. I'm completely mortified by the use of a hose. Yet, I think i'm realizing there are other methods of bike cleaning. Apparently, there is a weird set of people who use water.
If you get caught in rain the bike gets wet .. Water does not hurt a bike. Unless you only ride around in the house. Then you should not use water.@@seattlegrrlie
First off a light rain is not a hose pushing water pressure into places water doesn't belong. Second, I don't make a habit of riding in a downpour. Third, water does hurt your bike. Wipe your bike off. You do not need water to get it clean
Your vids on bike cleaning were my first mtb vids. Took me into the worlds of Seth’s bike hacks, Nate Hills, GMBN, etc. Still a sub and no looking back now.
One thing I think deserves a mention is that I think its a good idea to cover your rotors and calipers when decreasing the drivetrain. You don't want any degreaser getting onto your pads especially
If you're spending $3k plus on a bike, I'm certain you want to take care of it. I spent $600 on a bike and the salesman told me it was "entry-level." When I see a cheap bike next to an expensive one, I can't tell the difference. It's not like seeing a Rolls-Royce next to a Chevy.
This was such a good video about how to do a GOOD job cleaning a bike in a very reasonable amount of time. It shows there is no substitute for having the right stuff (chain cleaner saves a lot of time, and the NEW toilet brush is a brilliant idea I had not seen or thought of. Now it will be impossible for me to not go get one today.) I can definitely do a better, more thorough job now in slightly less time than I was taking before. Thank you, sir!
Meguiars high gloss car wax and tire shine MTB looks better than new although tire shine caused my rear tyre to slide 2 inches when I braked hard heh although straighten out tubeles install.. Tim McDroid
Wouldn't the air compressor jet force water the same as spraying water? I'd be tempted to not use high pressure anything, air or water. But, maybe it's not enough to worry about. Personally I like to take my wheels off when cleaning, it makes access to the inner frame easier and I can stay away from getting degreaser on my brake pads. I've been thinking of getting a chain keeper/dummy hub for the rear to hold the chain in place while I do this.
Been riding my 1986 Peugeot City Bike not stop for 33 years including commuting from time to time. The only thing I have done is put WD40 on the chain every few years. Everything on the bike is original except the thing between the peddles that was recently replaced at the bike shop. I will try cleaning it for the first time. Thanks for your video.
Yeah, I've heard this from several websites and im starting to think that this is the right thing to do. If there is extra lube then we need to get it off so it won't get all over the brake and stuff.
I just saw this, excellent detailed video. Even though mountain bikes were used as examples, I'd recommend removing any leather seats before washing, i.e. Brooks.
0:27 what you'll need
1:47 mixing the soap water
2:08 the three areas of the bike you don't want to force water into
2:55 rinse off bike
3:24 remove gunk from rear derailleur jockey wheel
4:00 chain
4:37 chain rings
5:03 cassette
5:49 rinse drivetrain
6:39 wash tires/wheels/pedals
7:16 derailleurs
7:34 frame/saddle
8:12 hubs
8:23 rinse off entire bike
8:56 dry
10:20 lube chain
10:52 lube derailleurs
11:07 lube pedals
11:14 alcohol on braking surfaces
11:56 (if mountain bike) stanchion tube/suspension
12:41 alcohol on areas you might have missed/derailleur
12:56 alcohol on jockey wheel
This video is really helpful, so I took the time to break it down for more convenient future reference.
Right
Thanks bro
Thanks, man.
@@ekemon631, no problem, but the real hero is the guy that made this thorough video.
I use a leaf blower to dry off the bike.
The dirt on my bike is a crucial part of my anti-theft strategy!
lol, why can't the bastards work and buy their own bike instead of stealing it
@@abu1950 you dont know the wisdom behind charity ?
Nasir Abukar Yeah, that's might be something that only they know the reason to.
Unfortunately it's often crackheads who steal bikes to sell for 50 bucks and want something inconspicuous so this could backfire.
@@abu1950 I no right 👍
If I ever cleaned my bike that well I would just want to mount it on my living room wall and admire it. Great video!
Very good instructions 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Just bought a bike at 57 after my last ride at around 12 yrs old. And Yep‼️ Felt like it was yesterday. Except i have a 5 year old Specialized Hardrock and not a Raleigh... lol. Now i can properly clean my bike. ♥️👌🏽🇹🇹
This was by far one of the best bike cleaning and detailing videos I’ve seen. Thank you!
I missed having a video like this 10 years ago. Better late than never. Thanks, Clint: the video was thorough and encouraging.
Great video, thanks! I'm a bike-maintenance learner and my bike was so clogged up with crud I thought it needed serious help. I just cleaned it off and it's running so much better! Best quick and thorough video I could find, perfect for my needs.
great video and thank you for articulating everything so clearly and not rushing through the description.
Really helpful, thanks. Those of us that clean bikes can learn a lot from those that detail cars. Per some comments here, I’d suggest also:
- remove brake pads before cleaning to avoid contamination
- use a quality car soap instead if dish-soap (since dish soap offer contains salt)
- clean top down and consider two buckets to avoid wiping dirt and grease from one place to another
- no metal tools (e.g. screwdrivers) - lots of brushes and cloths instead please :)
- consider paint protection (wax, film etc)
"- remove brake pads before cleaning to avoid contamination"
As long as you remember to replace them; otherwise you're screwed.
That’s the most profound cleaning of a bike, i’ve ever seen. You are my idol!
I watched the whole session and i want to clean a bike now.
yeah me too LOL
Tobias Sobottka u 9iiiiii
Yo también! hahaha
Tobias Sobottka did you clean a dirty bike?
I have a dirty bike for you LOL
This is probably the best bike detailing video I've seen. Thank you!
"If you're riding in dry conditions I would say between 20-25 hours of riding."
Oops. I messed up that part royally. ;-)
Your video has great timing for me. Yesterday I finally got my garage super organized and dialed in. You inspired me buy a bike work stand and some floor mats and start to regularly give the bikes some TLC.
Oops?? Yeah, well, mine would be more like ("I would say between 200-250 hours..." or more = O LOL)
You have made it so simple to follow and execute. A big thank you.
A warm thank you to whom so ever liked my comment, but would feel glad if you identify yourself. Regards Latheef, Latheefs gym, Secunderabad, India.
I am fairly fussy about cleaning my bikes but I still picked up some good tips + products from you, Thanks
Very detailed, clear language to understand, well organized, clear sound to hear, no background noise, fablious job. I'll detail my bike to run smooth and cleaned. Thanks and keep up sharing skills.
I just got a new bike- Liv rogue . I am glad this came up on My feed . Never knew you were suppose to do this
The best 'how to video' on the Internet. If you get it wrong after this perhaps you shouldn't be outside on your own.
I’ve just had new ebike and really want to maintain it well, and this video was extremely helpful!
Thanks so much for posting it!
I really need to clean my bike and this has been really helpful and common sense and not aimed at buying the most expensive tool or piece of equipment that most cycling videos err towards. Thank you!
I don't even wash my body this thoroughly.
TheLAKERSareGodsTeam 😳😳😳🤦🏽♀️😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
Lol 😂
Great comment!
Thank you Mr. Gibbs. Today, I actually learned something. I was blown away with the rubbing alcohol. Now, gonna go outside & clean my Mountain Bike.
As I watch how you clean your bike, I can almost hear its continuous "ooohs" while you're hosing it down, soaping and brushing it up and it gave a long "aaahhh" when it came to the point of you giving it lots of lubing!
Good job. Excellent video!
I just got a bike a few days ago and was wondering how to clean it, so I searched up the word and found this. Thank you! I will use this when I clean my bike.
Ahhh.... So that's a NEW toilet brush is it. So that's where I've been going wrong.
second time i'm watching this clint, and again, 14 minutes flew by 😊
A few issues, you sprayed degreaser on you cogs and you could visibly see it contaminated your disk brake (you did clean the rotor with alcohol but some could have gone onto the pads themselves) and secondly after you lubed your chain, instead of using some of that lube or general purpose bicycle lube on the derailer and jockey you used gt85. You should also wipe any excess lube off your chain so it doesn't pick up unwanted muc. Other then that, great tutorial dude
That was a superb cleaning.
I quite frankly enjoy cleaning my bikes.
Cheers and be safe on the road
I'm new to mountain biking and your videos have helped answer many questions. Great videos! Thx
I love how he mentioned about 5 times to use a new toilet brush.. great video very well detailed!
I watched the whole session then realized I don't have a friggin' bike.
hahahahaha me too
You could use the same method to clean your dog, cat, and bird.
Get One and get some exercise!!!
Same😂😂
O wow lol
Brilliant... best 'how to clean your bike' video out there. Really appreciate the time you took to put this out there.
Great video only thing I do different is I clean/wash the Frame first, this way I am using the cleanest water/soap. it is more for my own piece of mind.
Peace**?
Very nice job this is the first time for me I seen stuff like this I will clean all my bikes thanks
Just washed my bike today and boy! Did it need it lol Loved how he kept mentioning “ with your clean, toilet bow brush” 😂😂
Buy a toilet brush and a sink brush just for your bike
Buy a toilet brush and a sink brush just for your bike
kiacarter93 yes that was hilarious.. he’s like, don’t be nasty and go in get the one out your bathroom nasty ppl!... it’s sad he even has to tell some ppl this!!..🙄🤦🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣
Good to see someone maintaining something so it doesn't just fall apart. It makes it far more enjoyable to ride, as well. Yep... I need to get a bike stand. I can probably make one easily enough.
Brilliantly detailed, a very thorough and logical process thanks for the excellent explanations! Cheers
I need to get a bike stand. That will make all the difference cleaning my bike... no more wrestling the bike or tipping it over. Great, thorough video. Thanks.
watched this after cleaning my bike... And now i know my bike is still dirty...
been affiliated 🤣🤣🤣
@@ms.ladybug6186 🤣being honest
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Same dude
Same here
The air compressor is the best friend you can have, while clean your motorcycle or bike. Nice Vid. Best regards from Germany
His derailleurs cost more than my bike. Good video.
Awesome video all those extras you never think about when your washing your bike. Thanks!!
Thanks for this video, appreciate the details and the experience your shared, I will try similar steps the next time I wash! Ride ON!!
Right what I was looking for. No high tech, just cleaning the bike. My favourite is definitely the toilet brush - wonderful idea! Thank you.
your video is amazing, simple, and detail. thx for the informations
AWESOME VIDEO! IN SNYC WITH YOUR ACTIONS, TOTALLY CLEAR DIRECTIONS AND NO UNNECESSARY GABBING . . . THANK YOU!
After watching the thorough job he did on his bike, I basically just spit on my bike in comparison.
I got wd40 and a rag
great video. So thorough and detailed. thank you
I don't have a bike but this was cool to watch
Bad Max thanks
Excellent video, instructions, precautions & pronunciation.
Love this Video....but much more, LOVE your bike 😍 beautiful bikes !!!
I bought a Centurion Super Le Mans new in '82 and it needs this type of cleaning. Thanks for the motivation.
Nice vid Clint. One of the few things I do differently is I use an old med bristle tooth brush on the derailleur pulleys.
Really found cleaning bikes a real pain but now me and my son have really nice mountain bikes we now enjoy doing bike cleaning detail..great video nice one!!!
good video! I recommend using rubber gloves to avoid chemicals on your hands.
Great and helpful video. As a new to road riding guy, I have had so many questions answered through TH-cam. Thanks for the help!
I have a HardRock Specialized from the 80's which has been hanging in my garage for 25 years. Guess I'd better clean it and go for a ride
I guess my 2-year-old bike would be screaming for a bath. Hahaha Since I bought my bike, it didn't have a cleaning, specifically in the part where the cassette cogs and chain located. hahaha I am planning to buy cleaning stuff and lubricant for the chain for it to experience cleanliness. hahaha Thanks for the valuable content Clint. :)
I watched the whole session and I want a bike now.
My advice would be,,get one, I did,after many years of being unfit and unhealthy I spent the last of my money on a kona process 153, and now I'm getting fit again, ripping up the trails and smallish jumps,so, what you waiting for???
thank you! been looking all over for an instructional cleaning video that isn't trying to sell me over-priced "bike speciality" cleaning products.
Great vid. I however use a leaf blower which delivers high volume at low pressures, vs. an air compressor which delivers low volume at high pressure. Keeps from driving any residual water, solvents and detergents into my critical bearing areas.
Top notch step by step explanation!
I have found when I wash my car the best way to dry it is to use a leaf blower. Sounds crazy but it actually works.
I use that too. Peddle bike and motor bike
That is an excellent tutorial, very detailed and very well explained. Thanks.
I am washing mine tomorrow morning using your method.
if your frame has a glossy clear coat that is looking kind of dull, and no longer shiny, you can put a dab of tooth paste on a damp micro fiber cloth and polish the shine back
I have no idea how i got here but i will apply these methods to a bike in the future. Great Video
I tried doing this with a Walmart bike and now it needs rust remover.
TheRavensOmen pp
TheRavensOmen uipop
Karma police have spoken again.
Walmart: *very well then.*
I have a Walmart Cruiser and I keep my Bike outside in the dirt (locked up) and its just now starting to surface rust (not bad for a $150 Bike) I put 100's of Miles on it so far with in the 1 year I had it, I ride her EVERYWERE!
I Lube it and Wash it... not all the time.
Just bought a beaten up Trek off someone, and now I want to clean the heck out of it. Great vid! Streamlined and no nonsense!
i wanna start a bicycle detailing business now
Great idea
Lol
You are VERY meticulous about cleaning and lubing your bike. It should last, and last, and last ... Clint. Good job!
I watched the whole session, now i want to clean my bike like how he exactly clean his bike
Hello uncle Gibbs... i'm from indonesia. I'm use specialized hardrock with mix transmission system. Shifter RD FD are using Sram X7 and chain HGX, casette XT 10 speed and crank using SLX 2 speed. For more than 5 years i never lube it. And my trip meter show that my riding distance already more than 3000km far away. No rust ! No problem at all. Your bicycle are over maintain. Thanks for share your tips.
Because this is the internet, it seems there is no correct way to clean a bike. So here's a generic comment that people can mentally fill in as they read it:
You should never use *{product}* to clean a *{part}* , you should really use *{product}* for that. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw you use *{cleaning tool and/or product}* on your *{part}* ! The correct way to do that is to use *{basically same cleaning tool and/or product that costs 2-3x as much}* to clean the *{part}* by *{random technique}* .
Joseph Allen nailed it 😂
Exactly. I'm completely mortified by the use of a hose. Yet, I think i'm realizing there are other methods of bike cleaning. Apparently, there is a weird set of people who use water.
If you get caught in rain the bike gets wet .. Water does not hurt a bike. Unless you only ride around in the house. Then you should not use water.@@seattlegrrlie
First off a light rain is not a hose pushing water pressure into places water doesn't belong. Second, I don't make a habit of riding in a downpour. Third, water does hurt your bike.
Wipe your bike off. You do not need water to get it clean
Genius! Kudos, etc.
I really like the Park Tool chain cleaning tool but I fill it with citrus degreaser liquid. Great tips in this video!
A leaf blower works best for drying!
Yep, it's all I use.
THIS IS TRUE. i've done it and its awesome.
Jason Burkey hey I never thought of that! And I just washed my bike today! Dam
its not better than sun light ☀
I just did this today and thought I was a genius for inventing it lol
Your vids on bike cleaning were my first mtb vids. Took me into the worlds of Seth’s bike hacks, Nate Hills, GMBN, etc. Still a sub and no looking back now.
Brake cleaner
Thank you! Finally a complete start to finish video :)
One thing I think deserves a mention is that I think its a good idea to cover your rotors and calipers when decreasing the drivetrain.
You don't want any degreaser getting onto your pads especially
www.eatmydirt.eu
You mean "biogradeable degreaser"?
@@leeschmitz993 it makes no difference how environmentally friendly the degreaser is 😂
I enjoyed and learned a lot watching your video, you are very meticulous and easy to understand. Thanks.
After watching the video, I discovered that owning a bike can be more expensive than a car.
If you're spending $3k plus on a bike, I'm certain you want to take care of it. I spent $600 on a bike and the salesman told me it was "entry-level." When I see a cheap bike next to an expensive one, I can't tell the difference. It's not like seeing a Rolls-Royce next to a Chevy.
Excellent information! Thank you! I just bought my first Surly and now I am not afraid to clean it!
if you clean my bike, I'll give you anything you want. See you at the bike shop
This was such a good video about how to do a GOOD job cleaning a bike in a very reasonable amount of time. It shows there is no substitute for having the right stuff (chain cleaner saves a lot of time, and the NEW toilet brush is a brilliant idea I had not seen or thought of. Now it will be impossible for me to not go get one today.) I can definitely do a better, more thorough job now in slightly less time than I was taking before. Thank you, sir!
Meguiars high gloss car wax and tire shine MTB looks better than new although tire shine caused my rear tyre to slide 2 inches when I braked hard heh although straighten out tubeles install..
Tim McDroid
Tim McDroid Wow, fantastic tip!
Meguires gold class car wax and polish brings my bike out nicely. Works on the car too 😁
Good video. I will watch it again the next time I clean my bike
Wouldn't the air compressor jet force water the same as spraying water? I'd be tempted to not use high pressure anything, air or water. But, maybe it's not enough to worry about.
Personally I like to take my wheels off when cleaning, it makes access to the inner frame easier and I can stay away from getting degreaser on my brake pads. I've been thinking of getting a chain keeper/dummy hub for the rear to hold the chain in place while I do this.
Been riding my 1986 Peugeot City Bike not stop for 33 years including commuting from time to time. The only thing I have done is put WD40 on the chain every few years. Everything on the bike is original except the thing between the peddles that was recently replaced at the bike shop. I will try cleaning it for the first time. Thanks for your video.
I dont even clean myself that much
😂
Great video!
Just got my first "nice" bike and will be taking great care of it!
Thanks for your help!✌️
don't get the lube on your brakes! i've already contaminated mine and had to replace.
Good to know.
Yeah, I've heard this from several websites and im starting to think that this is the right thing to do. If there is extra lube then we need to get it off so it won't get all over the brake and stuff.
I just saw this, excellent detailed video. Even though mountain bikes were used as examples, I'd recommend removing any leather seats before washing, i.e. Brooks.
13:09 - Everytime!!
I haven't watched my bike in ages, but it still gets the job done.
use car shampoo over dish washing liquid
Cameron Parrett That’s what i do
just make sure it doesn't have wax
Also car wax or detailer. Huge difference.
I like your vidéo because of you speak slowly. I'm belgian and speak french but I understand a lot. Thanks ! So, slowly pleaaasse !
14:15 tissue fibers went thru the jockey wheels...
Lots of information given here. Thank you for the detailed steps.
I'm betting this guys spice shelf is organized alphabetically and by color...….
Best cleaning video ive seen. Thanks.