How to Wash a Bike Properly: Tips From a Pro Bike Mechanic
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Published 2022-02-20
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Presented by Jim from Jim The Bike Guy, a professional Cytech level 3 qualified bike mechanic specialising in servicing, upgrading and repairing all types of bikes from his bespoke workshop in West Berkshire. He specialises in high-end road, cyclocross and gravel bikes as well as cross-country race bikes. In his spare time he enjoys riding and racing all types of bikes to an enthusiastic standard.
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All Comments (21)
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I have to admit I laughed at the seamless transition between, "read the instructions on the back in terms of how much you should be using", and the random pour of concentrated cleaner and "that's good for me".
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I’d like to see an in depth video as to how Jim cleans the drivetrain.
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I love these videos "let me show you how to take a clean bike and turn it into a clean bike" 😄😄😄😄😄
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This video wasn't just sponsored by Muc-off they made the whole thing for you.
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This bloke is a proper legend. The series of videos featuring Jim has been top class with some great tips in. I could watch him all day.
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Always do drivetrains first. And I bought the park tool dummy hub and install it every time i clean my bike. Makes it so much easier (only if you have a bikestand). More thorough chain cleaning and easier to get to all corners. Plus i like cleaning the wheel and drying it separately.
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Jim is my favorite part of this channel. I'm sure I'm fifteen years older than he, but he's who I want to be when I grow up.
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I just love this British blend of dedicated professionalism and tradition! havin been stuck in Berlin devoid of any culture I think I will move to the UK. unintended consequences of yountube videos...thank you so much!!
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I really enjoy the fact the you take your time to explain all this stuff for proper bike cleaning your advice is most appreciated I enjoy bike riding and wanna have my bike performing at the highest level so thanks for this very informative video and keep ‘em coming
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Lovely clear demonstration, with humour - like the workshop layout too - there is a lot of hidden efficiency there.
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Clean your drive train first.. that way you really lessen the chance of spreading grit and oil from it anywhere else with your wonder brush 👍🏻
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I wouldn’t use the same brush for the tyre and frame, if there’s small stone stuck on the brush then use it on the frame again it will just scratch it
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Jim - the Bob Ross of Bike Care & Mechanics 😀
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Jim is an absolute LEGEND!!!!
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If you can afford it, use a bike stand (my cheap Aldi one is still going strong), and take wheels and chain off. If you use parafin wax then you don't even need to degreaser on the chain, just boiling water and wipe down with a rag! Don't forget to pick all the bits of metal/glass out of your tyres and rim brake pads every few months/weeks (mileage dependant). Using car wash on my bikes with no issue (BH carbon bike 9 years old, Avanti carbon bike 8 years old, Cannondale CAAD10 8 years old)
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He is like the Bob Ross of bike cleaning, very nice and calm. Thanks Jim!
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as a car detailer i recommend these products: Garage therapy Zero/decon shampoo ( can be diluted more then 1 ratio) 2 Garage therapy microfiber wheel mitts (one for the frame and one for the wheels) A toothbrush for the chainring and that’s it
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Loving Jim The Bike Man. Another great and very helpful vid. Thanks 🙏
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Brilliant informative video. After a few years riding bikes, I now know how to clean my bike properly.
