Washing/Polishing your MTB

How do you wash your mtb?

  • Washing Up Liquid

    Votes: 6 19.4%
  • Car Wash

    Votes: 10 32.3%
  • Degreaser

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Muc-Off / Finish Line (& other 'bike brand' products)

    Votes: 9 29.0%
  • Other

    Votes: 6 19.4%

  • Total voters
    31

moorey

call me Mia
Lot of variables here. I’ve killed a chain in 200 gritty km, or had them last many 1000’s of with virtually no wear over a dry local season
 

Hugsy

Likes Bikes
Wrap the brake calipers and rotors in plastic bags or rags when washing with any chemicals. I use a diluted truck wash mix in a spray bottle, lasts years.

I also like the mini-blower for a dry off, then towel.

I don’t wash my bikes very often though unless it’s muddy. Just clean and lube the drivetrain and suspension/post sliders etc.
Have never had a problem with brakes when using things to wash my bikes are you talking about silicone spray or something?
 

Hugsy

Likes Bikes
I'm a bit OCD so basically wash them once a week after riding once or twice during the week.
CT18 mix in a spray bottle, spray on and let it soak for 5 min.
Rinse off with garden watering head, then sponge wash with bucket of car wash.
Let dry then re-lube. (love the blower idea, will be giving that a go)

I also use this method on my road bike with way less water resistance for bearings etc, no problems in 12,000km over 3 years.
Is ct-18 good ive heard about it before
 
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