| We all ride bikes to some extent. We guys just love to | | | | You should also use a sponge or rag when cleaning |
| show the world how much dirt and grime we have | | | | the entire bike. Scrub all the way through your bike |
| accumulated through all the long rides we did. But is | | | | seat and frame. |
| that for ego purposes only? As responsible cyclists, | | | | You should also use another brush to clean your chain. |
| we should clean and maintain our beloved bikes. | | | | Keep that sudsy brush at the bottom of the chain and |
| Otherwise, they might not like us anymore and | | | | pedal the chain backwards. You could even apply |
| underperform. | | | | water and soap to the chain first before cleaning it |
| Although many people think that bikes are getting | | | | with a brush. |
| more complicated these days, these bicycle parts still | | | | Are you worried about your chain going rust from this? |
| serve a fundamental purpose. The purpose is to propel | | | | Worry not because you will be applying lubricant to the |
| us further with good mechanics and efficiency. In order | | | | chain later on. Proper lubrication will always prevent |
| to get efficient, one needs to regularly clean his or her | | | | rust, provided that you do it. |
| bike. | | | | Rinse your bike with light water. Never use excessive |
| The layers of filth or dirt might even discourage you | | | | water hose when cleaning your bike. You should also |
| from cleaning your bike at the first place. But that is | | | | avoid aiming at the important parts like the drive train, |
| your fault to begin with, as you have let the dust and | | | | gear cogs, crank and other important components. |
| dirt and grime take over your bike. You should not | | | | This could induce water into the bearings and |
| procrastinate. It is never too late when washing your | | | | interfering with the interior bearing lubrication. Worse still, |
| bike. | | | | it could cause internal rust and forces you to replace |
| The best way to clean your bike is to lightly spray it | | | | the entire component later on. |
| with mists of water first. Then, clean it with soap (try | | | | After washing your bike, you should keep it dry by |
| to use grease cutting ones) and water. Cleaning the | | | | wiping it with a clean and dry rag. Make sure it is |
| grease will be your main obstacle here. If you ever | | | | completely dry. Now, all you have to do is apply |
| need extra power in cleaning those greasy areas, use | | | | lubrication to the chain and drive train (chain rings and |
| another solution that is catered for cleaning grease. | | | | rear drive cogs) again. |