A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Bike
The slightly obsessive (but totally doable) guide to making your bike shine.
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If you’ve come back from a particularly muddy ride on the trails, or you’re looking to ride your bike indoors, you know you’ll need to give it a good scrub. But even if your bike isn’t completely caked in mud and dirt, it still needs some TLC every so often. We recommend cleaning your road bike monthly (or every 20 to 25 rides) and a mountain or ’cross bike more often.
If you need some guidance, watch the following video for a demo on how to properly clean your bike, and keep reading for a few tips and tricks to make the cleaning process less of a hassle.
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