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Recommendations for Bike Cleaning / Maintenance

Mr Velo · 2009-02-23 10:22:38

Hi All, Bought myself a Giant Defy 2.5 last week. Took her out for a 30mile spin yesterday morning. Someone mentioned to me that you can get special oil to keep your chain clean etc. I've been looking on Chainreactioncycles.com but there are so many bits and bobs there that i just don't know what to go with. Can any of you…

23-02-2009 10:22am

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Mr Velo

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Hi All,

Bought myself a Giant Defy 2.5 last week. Took her out for a 30mile spin yesterday morning.
Someone mentioned to me that you can get special oil to keep your chain clean etc. I've been looking on Chainreactioncycles.com but there are so many bits and bobs there that i just don't know what to go with.

Can any of you recommend what the best oil to oil the chain regularly, and also any other maintenance products or techniques that you use to keep the bike ticking along nicely??

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#2 23-02-2009 10:25am

Gavin

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Previous identical questions

Lots of stuff has been asked before, so a quick search through the forum will usually find loads of information

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#3 23-02-2009 10:53am

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Woops, my bad Gavin.

Thanks for the info.

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#4 23-02-2009 11:41am

ba

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i just use clean sponges with hot water and a bit of fairy liquid. for the chain and wheel rims i use an abrasive sponge. occasionally i'll use brillo pads to clean the chain, cassette and chainrings.

el tonto will vouch that this works better than any cleaning product. and clean the bike after every time you use it. time consuming i know, but worth it.

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#5 23-02-2009 11:50am

Raam

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Defo soap and water approach is the best.

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#6 23-02-2009 11:52am

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#7 23-02-2009 11:54am

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I love the pixies

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#8 23-02-2009 11:54am

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Raam wrote: »

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Now you've got a little song to sing when you're washing your bike.

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