How to Wash Your Bike Like a Pro

If you’ve come back from a particularly muddy ride on the trails, you know you’ll need to give it a good scrub. But your bike needs some TLC every so often, even if you’re not getting it noticeably dirty every time you go out. We recommend cleaning your road bike monthly (or every 20 to 25 rides) and a mountain or ’cross bike more often. Here are a few tips and tricks to make the cleaning process less of a hassle.

You can find most of the supplies around your house. Here's what you'll need:

1. Clean shop rags or old cotton T-shirts
2. Bottle brushes
3. Scrub brushes
4. Bucket
5. Soft, square-head brush for wheels
6. Garden hose with trigger-style spray head
7. Degreaser
8. Sponges
9. Dish Detergent

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