How To Clean Your Mountain Bike | Living In An Apartment
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- Washing your MTB when you live in a flat or apartment can be a pain; but dropping mud everywhere and having to face the wrath of housemates/family/partner can be even more of a pain. So we got Henry to share some of his top bike cleaning tips🔧
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The best tip for keeping your bike looking respectable is to wash the mud off when it's still wet. If it does dry it's not the end of the world but your life will be a little harder.
You can use a bucket and brush, handheld pressure washer, or even a garage car wash (but be careful of the pressure!) to get the worst of the mud off.
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You you live in an apartment? If so What other tips for bike washing do you have? Let us know!
GMBN Tech No, I live in a flat because I'm British.
I live in a large TV box so I like to make sure my bike is perfectly cleaned and detailed before bringing it inside.
i have a mobile pressure washer that plugs into my cars cigarette lighter, fill it up before i leave home, wash the bike off after a ride before i stick it back it in the boot of the car to go home.
K O no but the product he’s talking about is small and it’s for a car and indoors. It’s on ebay. Look for 12v car power washer.
Quick hose down close to the riding site followed by extensive cleaning right before i take it indoors. A hand-pump garden sprayer being the best upgrade *ever!*
A tip for anyone cleaning somewhere that doesn't have hose access. The pump action pressure sprayers you can buy for gardening are great and you can buy smaller hand held ones for a couple of quid
you are a legend thank you
Thanks for the tip mate
Great shout that pal I would of never thought of it, cheers
"73 seconds of sunshine a year!" sounds like Sweden!
Lmao, I can agree with that actually.
@@henricstromstedt5695 in fairness though this week has been awesome 👌
Netherlands
Winter: Rain
Autumn: Rain
Summer: Rain
Spring: Rain
🥲
dishwasher-liquid-bottles with the little nozzle make absolutely perfect spray hoses 👌🏼
yeah
maybe not on carbon frames
@@Oliver-fe1hz why not?
I use a carrier bag to cover my brakes before using water displacer.
Another hack is the large black rubber bung that is on the end of the plunger of a large syringe fits absolutely perfect up the steerer tube
What manufacturer makes that pressure washer?
One thing I’ve found that works well to protect my frame after cleaning is to use an automotive spray wax. Wash and dry the bike, then spray the wax onto a microfiber towel and wipe down the frame. It will shine and repel water/mud.
5L Wilkos garden sprayer. Pumped up by hand its a safe pressure and can be rebuilt and turned into a tubeless tyre inflater.
Yep use them same perfect pressure.
I use one of these too. Perfect.
Me too great thing.
Great idea
Same here
Microfibre cloth is a winner for the final pass
I use three microfibre cloths - one for the wet cleaning, one for the drivetrain cleaning, one for final dry and polish.
So glad I watched this video, exactly what I needed! Bought myself one of those battery pressure washers. Looking forward to using it!
Really thorough set of tips, not got much to add! I keep my bike inside, so put some tarpaulin on the floor, then lift up and fold round the sides and use some big clips above the wheels. Makeshift bike bag that collects most debris between washes.
Just what i needed. Got my bike really dirty yesterday.
Trail head wash,car ride home dry!!! Beauty
Henry's delivery and diction make these videos my go-to bedtime routine......
I love the look of red on black on that Canyon. I have a stealth edition but the red looks great!
Wow Henry is such a nice guy. Nice video 👍
Great video Henry and some great tips.
I'm the same using WD40 to wipe onto my frame to protect it.
i Was with you until 5.56 and you dropped the Croc Bomb, Brah Really .....🤣.....
The pressure washer at a self service car wash is not too powerful if you don't squeeze the lever and just use it on low pressure. I live at riding distance from my trails so I always wash my bike this way on my way back home, being careful around any bearings and gaskets and so far no problems
My method:
1. Rince with a bottle and a bucket
2. Clean with a wet soft sponge if needed
3. Cover rear brake + rotor and degrease drivetrain
4. Wait then lube chain
5. Try some tricks to dry up bike
Great job Henry!! I do the same with wd40, wipe my bike with it, and everything come off much easier. 🙃
I use a big garden sprayer, the kind you use for for spraying plants with. It holds your water and is ready to use anywhere. Just pump it up. Its not to powerful that you are going to blast any grease out.
'slot on some crocs' ....legendary turn of phrase... gotta be mock crocs tho 😁
Wow I never click gmbn video this fast until this one! ( cuz I live in apartment )
Hope these tips help you out! 👍
I always hose wash the bike, but I take an air compressor and blow all of the standing water out of all the components afterwards to keep it from settling and rusting things
Thank you🙏😍
Crocs. That is all. 😂 love the video!
ASMR IS BACK!
4:20 That's the shot for next week's caption contest.
that's a sick canyon!
Nice video.
It might be best to use a soft microfibre wash mitt like you use on cars with a lot of foam or bubbles, for bikes with glossy paint to prevent scratches that make the paint look dull. Some people aren’t bothered, but I suppose it holds resale value and looks nicer...
The first time I cleaned my bike it took me well over 2hours. Nowadays I'm done in about 30 minutes, that too only if it's really muddy.
Your voice sounds so good. Chills me down. Please read a book for me :D
That rag looks like a shirt Doddy would have worn. Sorry Dod 😛
Have to say, that was the cleanest uk bike I have seen in a while...where was the mud?
Good video I use my Bike everyday to commute. I'm learning how to clean it so it can last me for a while. I'm not very wealthy.
When I first got my Talon I used to degrease and lube the drivetrain every ride and mucoff the rest.
I only ever used a garden hose with a trigger yet after 300 miles my chain and derailleur were shot.
Not long after the headset was a brown mess and I needed a new hub.
With my T-130 I've only ever mucoffed it, never degrease again and tried not to direct the water at bearings.
600 miles in now and the headset and hub bearings have had to be replaced recently.
To be fair most of that has been muddy winter riding but now it's summer I only wipe off the dust with a brush and reoil the chain, no washing.
It seems bikes can't take any water sprayed at them and cleaning products degrease too much even watered down.
I do like the mucoff on the brush idea, might have to use that one on the frame.
Same here. I used to soap and degrease the entire drivetrain practically every other ride. Then it ended up ruining my rear hub and needed a replacement. Now I only use water to clean, chain still gets simple green, and everything lasts way longer. People are too ready to use degreasers and heavy cleaners on their bikes.
I put my roadbike vertically in the bathtub/shower and wash it like a kid :D No pressure equipment or buckets needed. Sometimes cleaning of the shower itself is required after such procedure, but that's only con.
What canyon bike was used in the video looks really nice thanks
its a spectral mate
You missed a progression from buckets you should have gone to 5l atomizer, just fill before a ride and keep pumping leaver to build pressure, bish bash bosh a mini jet wash
Great vid by the prof... v funny
Invest in a pesticide sparyer cheap and is low enough on the psi standpoint to not hurt anything on the bike I also use dish soap it's cheap and it works for me
😱😱 Jet washing a bike dont tell doddy!! 😂 One thing I hate is cleaning my ride. My bike always stays in doors. N yes I do clean it just hate it
Great video. Is there any other way to upload photos other than the uploader because it doesn't work on my phone?
Hey Henry, make sure you have a good internet connection (Wifi) as sometimes it's a brief break in connection causing the timeout. Maybe try in a different browser.
Nice
I use muc off and its work great
I use fairy and it is the best
@@th_js I was told by the mechanic in a bike shop that muc off is too strong and if it gets on you're brake pads can eat away at them. He said dilute it 50/50 as it's way too strong in standard form. I've done it ever since and works just as good and lasts twice as long.
Also be careful to use cleaning chemicals on forks and suspension. Specific bike cleaners are ok. But car shampoos may be too strong and affect coating
Hi Prof....how did u find the worx battery washer? Lasts ok? Enough pressure u think for proper uk clag?
We got two of these for our daughters th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L the same size for age 6 and 9. It works very well for both girls. Gears were very easy for them to learn. Changing gears up takes some hand strength and is a bit hard, but they are learning. They did not come with water bottle holders- we actually got confused and thought the Derailler Guard was the bottle holder!! Regardless of these details, the bikes are fantastic- even our six year old who only just learned to ride bikes caught on within an hour of practice and loves it. Lightweight and easy for them to handle. All the parts are in excellent condition and the bikes are easy to assemble and very well packaged. Great choice for kids!
For head rest under where hollow i put a muddy bung so no water gets in and i keep a $50 note in their to you need a tool to open bung !
Great video Henry, but DUDE 12°c, 73 seconds of sun and all that rain. How do keep that sunny disposition you always have on display!?
12°c is summer where I am!
...bug sprayer 3 gallon jug. pump it up and spray mud and grit away...
(an astounding 12 degrees) come to australia where in winter its 25 degrees
your Christmas is literally in summer 😂
Hey Henry, would you use wd40 as a carbon frame coating too ?
I avoided petrochemical preps on my carbon bits for years ... but I've been recently told by a guy in the business it's okay.... I'll continue to be cautious....it won't rust will it!
whats that cordless power washer?
Hey Henry is that the womans Spectral? if so how come you chose that frame? thx
What is the model for the spray
Washing a bicycle at the trail start is one but sometimes you do not have any access to water there. What than ? Since I live in Cracow Poland and I have to travel to a bit to the trails that do not have any cabins that have water access at trails I have to wash my bike in my flat. I generally dismount the wheels and wash all of the bicycle in my bath tube and hand him to dry off on my balcony. Genarally all I have i a simple not had scrub with some dish soap and that is enough to get all the mud and dirt off. You just have to be carefull not to scrape your tub. Second possibility is to use the car wash but you have to wash the bike from a bigger distance to have the presure low not to wash of all the grease off the bearings.
where can i buy this pressure washer?
Tougths on Belfort Zotz?
What pressure washer is that
Isn't this the 5th video from gmbn on how to clean our bikes?
never gets old
First with henry the prof's tips and quips
Is using wet wipes ok
Lots of bike specific degreasers used for drivetrains smell toxic and never use inside living areas.
If you wash your bike, do you need to oil the chain again?
Bro , you know that is not enough dirty Bike ? ;) You want to see my after last Sunday :D
muc-off, brush, toothbrush, water sorted
For me it's : get it on the balcony , get some old soft toothbrushes, some water with soap in it, some pieces from old clothes and a bottle of clean water and let the fun begin
Careful with those brushes, some can strips paints off your bike. Personal experience.
What parts of the bike do I not spray water on and how do I prevent that from happening
All the bearing stuff like the threads, the drivetrain etc
You get the entire bike wet
I prefer to use a soft sponge for the frame ☁💦🚲 rather than a brush with soft bristles...I'm afraid to scratch the paint...🚲✨😎
Ya soft sponge is much better IMO. First time I washed my brand new bike I used a brush with soft bristles. Scratched the shit out of my top tube and spent the next 2 hours buffing the paint back to a gloss shine with Meguiars Ultimate Compound.😂
5:23 just blast the crap out of it and then regrease all the pivots, it gives you time to get your bike dialed aswell.
Spray the brush...my life has been a lie until now.
How much in this bike
Can Henry shred?
Excellent video,
i myself do clean my bike after every ride due to have to store it inside,
and me too like to use WD 40 for some extrea polish after cleaning,
although i have some mucoff laying around ,shich in my opinion is more expensive but does the same thing.
thank you for this video ,
have a great weekend :)
Jojo Haraldsson stoked you liked it! thanks you to! 🤘
‘Apartment’? It’s a ‘Flat’ geez 😬
You kinda sound like Gordon Ramsay in his early 20’s
Gmbn has said in their other videos to not power wash your bike..
hey henry, great vid! r u collecting girls album? lol!
Dont use that brush youll lightly scratch the paint... micro fiber towel is the best, and brush for the tires, chain, cassettes
I think the pressure washer is bad on old bikes but new frames all have a stupid amount of seals and covers over the bearings especially on canyons.
As Henry said, if you are sensible with this and keep the beam away from bearings and seals you should be fine.
I've ever used pressure washers, you just need to avoid pointing it directly on the bearings, never had a problem.
Just manage water pressure by distance and you're fine.
5:04 73 second of sunshine
Do "how to store your bike living in an appartment"
serper in your room
@@fastbicyclerider7300 dont think the misses would be too happy with that 😂
@@littleliop it depends.esp with theft.
Isn't it know that using a hose or pressure washer too close to the moving parts, like bushings and suspensions link, actually detrimental to the functioning of these parts. Because of water infiltration which can damage these parts
#CrocsSquad
Won't WD-40 wear down your clearcoat?
Or just buy the karthcher oc3 portable cleaner
1) power cleaning is not advised, had very bad experience with it even when not going to the bearings or drivetrain. Try to avoid it.
2) WD40 is a big brand that has a lot of products, but the main one (and single product) that is available globaly is a grease disolvent which is not paint friendly...
4:17
Enduro Dude 😂😂😂
Most of the time I just wipe off muck using a damp microfibre cloth, the type they sell in a big roll usually in the motoring section of a general store, sometimes household cleaning stuff. They grab soil etc really well, when used with a bucket of water it can be a really effective and quick way to clean the frame and tyre walls / wheel rims without spraying and ending up having to re-lube (assuming the drivetrain didn't get very wet during the ride).
Always worth grabbing the dirt off the jockey wheels as that's where most of it seems to collect, I have a dirty microfibre cloth for this, I just pinch off the dirt as the jockey wheel slowly turns.
After really wet / muddy rides I will spray using a normal garden hosepipe attachment (not a pressure washer), shake off the excess water, dry as much as I can with a dry microfibre cloth (including between the rear sprockets to remove pine needles and old oil etc - there's a pipecleaner-cum-floss product made for this purpose if you like that sort of thing, I just use the edge of a microfibre cloth), then apply GT85 to the drivetrain to remove the moisture and re-lube.
I'll only run the chain through a chain cleaner if it's become particularly gritty and wiping doesn't get rid of it.
My basic routine keeps the bike looking like new, the gears always run very smoothly so for me the extra few minutes of care after every ride is definitely worth it.
Is this Gordon Ramsay?!? But cleaning bike ver.??
I have a bike specific cleaner and every time I wash my bike and thoroughly rinse the brakes with clean water it ruins my brakes and I have to remove the pads and sand them, clean the rotors and bed in again!! Pain in the h@#e
I would suggest targeting with your cleaner, maybe apply it to a damp cloth first instead of spray and pray. I don't rinse my brakes specifically though I'm sure they get wet when I rinse, never have a problem (I rarely use any bike cleaner).
I still prefer watching the bois at morzine power pressure washing all dem bikes
I feel like you forgot the most important part which is re lubing your chain and greasing your bearings after you basically washed all the lube off your bike.
I think the idea is not to wash the grease off bearings and hinges etc. Normal washing shouldn't do this (but a pressure washer pointed at the wrong place will).
I always make a quick cleaning with my Mobil-bike-kärcher before I bring my bike into the Appartement or my van www.kaercher.com/int/home-garden/mobile-cleaning/oc-3-bike-box-16800030.html
#askgmbntech thanks for the cleaning tips Henry. I deep clean my bike after a wet or muddy ride. Is it ok to wash the disc rotors with soapy cloth? Does washing it affects the braking performance? Thanks.
Cheap furniture / multisurface polish is good for a quick clean and shine
Haha, right now I have three bikes stored in my flat. Wife is only semi-happy.
That's cos its 3...get some more and She Will be fully happy😋
What if it get ruisty