Bicycling (South Africa)

MAKE CLEANING YOUR BIKE EASIER THAN EVER

- – Leah Flickinger

DO

• Recycle your dishwashin­g sponges. You’ll get another couple of months out of them on bikewash duty.

• Use a clean rag to floss between chainrings, cogs, and other hardto-reach places.

• Commit to regular cleaning: a clean bike rides better and lasts longer.

DON’T

• Mix your buckets, tools, and rags. You don’t want to cover your frame with drivetrain grease.

• Use an abrasive sponge or brush on your frame.

• Blast your bike with a highpressu­re hose. Water can get into and degrade your bearings.

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