Stop KILLING Your Bike - 6 Biggest Bike Cleaning Mistakes!

Clock00:00, Monday 6th November 2023

Stop! You’re cleaning your bike wrong and it’s KILLING your frame, components and bearings. Ollie takes you through six of the biggest and most common bike cleaning errors that people make, including clamping the top tube and using pressure washers. Here’s what to avoid and how to wash your bike correctly.

00:00 Intro
00:28 Not using a stand
01:05 Contact washes
03:07 Pressure washers
04:59 Using incorrect products
07:15 Contaminating brakes
08:24 Not drying
09:56 Summary

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