First what equipment do you want A bicycle workstand o.. A clean bike can func-tion better than a dirty one and is just a pleas-ure to work on. Before you start any bike maintenance you've to clean your bike, that doesnt mean a little of wipe with a material, you've to clean it properly and there are certainly a few things you should do the work, you may have to purchase some equipment, but most of it can be found around the house, try under the sink, but dont let your wife/mother get you. First what equipment do you need A bike workstand or helpful tree/washing point to hold your bike on. Old rear link or old axle or stick. De-greaser or diesel fuel (careful diesel isn't good for the hands). Warm water. Washing-up liquid. 2 containers (1 with soapy and 1 with clean water). Carpet First includes more about the purpose of this activity. Paint brush. Old water bottle. Bottlebrush. Comfortable scrubbing brush. 2 sponges. Cloths. Oil. And for that additional shinny end, spray shine. The most crucial point to consider when you are cleaning your bike would be to keep your eyes open and look for anything that may need fixing later, this is how a mechanic on a professional group does-it, but he might have 10 bikes to look after, so its much easier with only 1. The starting-point Begin with the wheels, cut the fill up the old water-bottle and put some degreaser in it, you can use a spray degreaser, but you waste most of it. With the paintbrush function the degreaser into the sprockets being careful to not get too much into the bearings. Then with a few hot water and washing-up liquid scrub the clean, then scrub the rims clean of old brake stop deposit, you can use somewhat de-greaser to help this, but dont have it on your tires. Wash the tires clear, with delicate scrubbing brush, at this aspect look at the tires for any cut in-the tread that may pierce later and check the rims for injury or if they're wearing thin. With a soapy sponge wash the spokes and then rinse them in clear water and put them to at least one side to dry, maybe not in direct sunlight. Now the rest of-the bike put your bike on your bike workstand or other helpful object you are able to hold it on. Put the old hub/axle/stick in the rear end of the frame so the chain can rest on it, then using the paintbrush and the old water-bottle with the degreaser clean the chain, the front and rear derailleur, chain rings and cranks, wheels and any metal parts, do not get it on the saddle, handlebar record and dont get a lot of on the headset and bottom bracket bearings. As youll find any spillage sort your feeding container will make this a really sticky position and the degreaser must transfer it, also use the paintbrush and degreaser to completely clean underneath the pipe. Now take the bottlebrush or perhaps a sponge and a bucket of soapy water and clean under the saddle, under the bottom group, under the brakes and under the forks, use the scrubbing brush to shift any stubborn dirt, then take a soapy sponge and clean off each of the degreaser and loosened dirt. Then with a clean soapy sponge clean all of the bike, begin with the handlebars and seat and work your way down the bike making sure the complete bike is sparkling clean, then wash with clean water. Remember keep your eyes open for things like worn brake blocks, gritty bearings, tight or frayed cables or any cracks or harm to the body, if all is OKAY put the wheels back-in. What to look for when you are cleaning your bike Used brake blocks. Damaged or thin rim walls. Broken or cut tires. Damaged sequence. Broken or bent handlebars and stem. Complicated or damaged saddle. Divided or used handle bar tape. Damaged or worn chain sprockets and rings. Broken or worn chain. Harm to cranks or pedals. Problem or gear and brake cables. Damage to body tubes. Loose or broken spokes. Problem of brake calipers. All bearings should run smoothly. So that your cycle is currently clean, dry it using a clean cloth and if you want it to really sparkle, get the spray shine out, but dont get any on the brake floor or you wont manage to stop initially you go out. Next you have to oil the chain and all moving parts, brake pivot screws, front and rear derailleur, pedal springs and the pivots on the brake levers, wipe away any spilt oil, always check your gears and brakes work very well, power up your tires and away you go on your clean and gleaming bike. Oh! And make sure to put right back all that stuff from under the sink before you go on your bicycle ride or youll be making your own meal when you get home.CarpetFirst 78 York Street London W1H 1DP 020 8099 8444

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