Bike Servicing / Cleaning

g0g

Lazy question I know, but are there any bike shops who as part of a service will clean your bike too!? (or is it a common thing they'll offer?)

Yes I know I should be able to service it myself and take the time to clean it, but parenthood takes a good chunk out of the day and I'd rather be out for a spin than cleaning/tuning the thing!

On a separate but possibly linked note, what's the most likely cause of a front derailleur being jammed on the big ring? My guess is that it might be the dirt from the first question?

Thanks!

Buchaill_Mor

wheelworx on Fonthill have a cleaning service.

g0g

Buchaill_Mor wrote: »

wheelworx on Fonthill have a cleaning service.

Thanks, sounds pricey! Assume it might need to be their € 150 gold service to get that option?

xebec

The bike shop in Belfield offer a valet service from €20, separate to a service but that can be done too. Info here. Haven't used them but would be interested to hear any feedback if you do, the commuter could use a bit of a polish and I don't think I'd get away with doing that one in the bath (joys of apartment living).

martyc5674

g0g wrote: »

Lazy question I know, but are there any bike shops who as part of a service will clean your bike too!? (or is it a common thing they'll offer?)

Yes I know I should be able to service it myself and take the time to clean it, but parenthood takes a good chunk out of the day and I'd rather be out for a spin than cleaning/tuning the thing!

On a separate but possibly linked note, what's the most likely cause of a front derailleur being jammed on the big ring? My guess is that it might be the dirt from the first question?

Thanks!

Get the kids to clean it!!

Buchaill_Mor

xebec wrote: »

The bike shop in Belfield offer a valet service from €20, separate to a service but that can be done too. Info here. Haven't used them but would be interested to hear any feedback if you do, the commuter could use a bit of a polish and I don't think I'd get away with doing that one in the bath (joys of apartment living).

I use those guys for annual servicing, and use them as my LBS. I find them very good, and very capable. They seem to know their stuff. A service is usually about €20, depending on parts required. I would be surprised if they don't do a great job.

g0g

martyc5674 wrote: »

Get the kids to clean it!!

:)Love to but a 12-month old and 3-year-old are probably more likely to do damage! I wonder how good drool is a cleaner......

mirrormatrix

Do you mean wash it, or do you mean total degrease and re-lube?

Topbike in Clontarf do a premium service for about 70 quid where they de- and re-grease hubs, BB, fork etc.

g0g

mirrormatrix wrote: »

Do you mean wash it, or do you mean total degrease and re-lube?

Topbike in Clontarf do a premium service for about 70 quid where they de- and re-grease hubs, BB, fork etc.

Don't really know to be honest! I just know it looks kinda manky and I'm lazy about servicing it! It's 2012 and only 5K km on it.

bazermc

g0g wrote: »

:)Love to but a 12-month old and 3-year-old are probably more likely to do damage! I wonder how good drool is a cleaner......

Babywipes in that case

Use a fresh baby wipe for each part of the frame. So a wipe for each side of the front forks etc

Baby wipes are great for cleaning not just poo, bike will be spotless excluding the drive chain in 5-10 minutes