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@makantahi3731

Жыл бұрын

sorry , i do not drive bike on mud, so i do not wash my bike, it is dirty but just by dust, chain is regularly waxed every 30-100km , depends on bike and surface

Syd has turned me into my own bike mechanic 🧑🏽‍🔧. My bike shifts perfectly disc brakes work great. I love this channel with two kids it saves me so much money!

@sophialiovas2257

3 жыл бұрын

This comment made me 😊 thanks

@ericjones7983

2 жыл бұрын

Good on you for learning new things and doing it yourself!

I use my leaf blower to dry my bike off sometimes instead of the compressor.

This channel is so underated, should have waay more subs for the quality content you guys always produce!

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@chelsey1657

3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Ive actually been waiting for a video showing drivetrain cleaning. Good timing, thanks!

Some good points in this video. Just got done a mud season here in Vermont. Hope your recoveries are going well. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

Just started biking myself to get fit again and I come across your channel, and I've got to say you are by far the best I've seen, really helpful channel, so much so I've subscribed 👍👍

Sid bouncing the bike up and down has probably been the happiest part of my week. Yay!!! Got to teach that to my daughter (10, and in charge of bike clean-up).

Another great video! With an ebike, I've learned to keep my battery in the bike while washing it to keep water from reaching the contact points in the frame. Thanks for the recommendation for the lube and the wash. A friend turned me on to Rock and Roll and I was glad to see that was rated towards the top but now I can use the best, thanks to you guys. I rode all winter and the amount of mud, dirt, ice, snow and other muck meant that I've been doing a lot of washing over my 233 rides in a row in 2023! Thank you for your great teaching videos!

"This bike is not sooo dirty" wow that bike looks so clean the shop where I used to work has propably sold bikes in this state. As new. So I was thankful for the picture in the last part. :D

Just subscribed. I like your energy. Congrats on your all your videos. Good guidelines for any bike owners. Cheers from Squamish BC, Canada. 👋🏻

This video is sponsored by Squirt. Check out their range of biodegradable bike products including their bike cleaner and chain lubes: bit.ly/squirtlubestore Use the code "MS20" for 20% off (some exclusions apply) WARNING!! Once you try Squirt lube, you'll refuse to use any other lube. Yeah, it's that good.

@chiccorocker

3 жыл бұрын

It is that good indeed.

@CanyonWanderer

3 жыл бұрын

About 5 weeks ago I completed the process of removing all previous grease from my chain, chainring and cassette, applied squirt lube after that. It has been great indeed, smooth cycling, low noise. Just apply a new thin layer after some significant km's ...If you touch the chain: no greasy fingers, nothing sticky .. magic stuff!

@Montblanc1986

3 жыл бұрын

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@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

I just checked and it seems to be working. You are using MS20, correct? Caps matter.

New Zealand customs can be annoying but it's really necessary! Their environment had to deal with so many invasive species, for a great part vegetation, which can easily transfer through the mud on your tires :)

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Didn't mean to sound dismissive. It can just be a huge hassle if you don't know what to expect! We learned our lesson lol

Syd your videos have helped me out so much thanks for showing this and many others you turned me into my own bike mechanic

I recently went on a car camping trip to NM. In Ruidoso it seemed to rain every afternoon. I would just wipe it down good. In Santa Fe the dust and mud from the Windsor trail was tenacious and in Angel Fire it was just dusty. You gotta love NM MB despite the harsh conditions. Thanks for the lube RCC

Another great video. Thx for the recommendation about Squirt Lube

I needed you yesterday! I had a massive off and snapped my rear mech! Bike is now repaired. Wished I was!

I just wanted to add that I think many people do full washes like this WAY too often. Like Macky said, when it comes to performance, it's all drivetrain and suspension/dropper. The rest is just for looks and ultimately, the more you wash it, the more likely you are to introduce water/dirt into your bearings and all the other parts that do NOT get along with contamination. I always grit my teeth as I ride past the wash station at the end of a Northstar day and people are just absolutely firehosing their bikes off with the nozzle like 3 inches away from suspension pivots. Obviously, conditions dictate washing intervals, but many of us ride exclusively in dry conditions and you can easily get away with just one comprehensive wash when the riding season is over and the snow starts falling.

i've been using Squirt Lube for quite a few years as well and love it

Excellent vid. Love this channel for the clear instructions but also casual and relaxed atmosphere. Would you consider making a dropper service video? I tried that today but there really aren’t any videos on it

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

We asked Fox about that and apparently dropper post services require a TON of specialized tools and aren't really practical for most people 🤷‍♀️

my rule of thumb is "washing your bike is like taking a shower, head to toe / top to bottom. Except for drivetrain, as much as possible start w it first. PS: Thanks for the tip about NZ. Planning to visit the trails there once this pandemic fiasco is done.

I love your videos! I like the step by step, easy to follow approach. And the one minute recap is gold! I have a video request: Setting up Ergonomics. On my current bike, when I ride certain places I get a little too sore. Mainly lower back. I've heard this could be attributed to reach and seat height, and/or other variables. It can also be attributed to the terrain. Maybe, you guys can do a video on this? Thanks!

Great demo, I like your channel, keep the good stuff coming. But if I may: rinse the sponge more often to remove the dirt instead of wiping dirt around. It's wipe wipe rinse, wipe wipe rinse. That will prevent scratching sensitive surfaces. Car detailers even use two buckets, one for rinsing, one for soaping in order not to scratch the paint. But that's a little too much fuss I suppose.

Uh I need to do the same to clean my drive train. Time saver. That was super useful, thank you!

I have been a pro shop mechanic for 20+ years. I always advise dry clean only. Use brushes to remove the chunks, and rag off the rest, some lemon pledge on a rag for a final shine. Water is the single most damaging thing you can put on a bicycle. I have seen more damage done to 10,000 mountain bikes in one season with frequent washing than most rode hard and put away dirty mountain bikes would get in 5+ years. Water wicks into bearings and gets trapped, grease breaks down, rust sets in, and there you sit with a huge repair bill. Bike bearings, even sealed bearings are not “sealed” in the conventional sense. Bike bearings use low friction labyrinth seals or thin, flexible feather seals, when the bearing is spinning, they throw water off, but when water flows over a static bearing water wicks right in. Water does exactly the same thing to cables, the water wicks in and gets trapped, transports dust deeper into the housing than it would ever get on its own.

@midship_nc

2 жыл бұрын

I realize this comment is a year old, but you are absolutely correct. Water will wick up cables by capillary action and carry dirt with it, and as you stated most bearings in bicycles just have silicone dust shields which will not keep water out. Once grease is contaminated with water it's lubricating properties are cut by 90% and on top of that your bearings will oxidize. Even if I had a bike with full silicon carbide bearings ($$$$)which use no oil or grease, I still wouldn't wash it.

First season with a hose and a house to attach the hose to. Just got back from Moab and have never been so excited to wash my bike

Remove the brake pads from the brake calipers if the pads are organic or half metal. The surfactants in the shampoo are absorbed into the brake pads and when braking, a turkey scream appears from the underworld ;) After washing the bike with shampoo, an infernal scream from the pads appears. Therefore, before washing your bike, you need to remove the brake pads. )))) You can safely wash with shampoo only if the brake pads are baked metal...

Was about to wash my bike today right before you published this video, you helpful mind readers! I'm surprised myself I wasn't subscribed already, fixed it today though 🙂

Great video, like all of your others I have watched. I love to wash my bike when it's dirty and muddy and that's just about after every ride. The mud I find myself in around my area is really bad. Bad because its mostly urban runoff and very slimy and you really don't know what is in it, so I can't in good conscience leave any of it on my bike. But after I purchased my second bike, the person who built it said that one should never wash off the bike!!! He said that water gets inside the frame and will corrode it. I was also told this by someone else in a bike shop. So I was really happy to see your bounce technique to get any water out of the frame. Thanks to you and Macky for all your great videos.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

We have had a couple comments about that as well (that water will destroy a bike). That has never been our experience and every good mechanic we know washes their bikes (and their clients' bikes) with water so definitely don't worry about that and continue to wash your bikes!

Here's something I do. I lived in an apartment, which made cleaning my bike hard. I now use a presurised weed sprayer to spray & rinse my bike. I could take my own water and sprayer with me an clean in any parking lot.

I rode on average 5-6 times a week on a converted railroad line. Lots of gravel and limestone dust with the occasional muddy area at road crossings. The bike never got super dirty, but when I got home, I spent 5 minutes cleaning and lubricating the bike. A quick hose off, bounce the bike on the rear hard tail a half a dozen time to remove most of the moisture off the chain, then the bounce on the front fork the same number of times. A quick chain lube and good to go. Once a week check the fork air pressure. I averaged 250 plus miles a week, so every couple of weeks, I pull the axles, flush the bearings and repack. Never had an issue with Shimano XTR bottom bracket cartridge bearings with water intrusion. The Rockshox SID fork was disassembled prior to first use and a shock boot installed, so no grit eating away at the seals. Oh, and no Shimano chains, Sachs/Scram IMO is the way to go. Instead of the toilet brush for the chain, spend the cash for the Park chain cleaner. I used the toilet brush method, then followed up with the Park chain cleaner, and the amount of trash it removes will have you shaking your head. Spending that 5 minutes of cleaning and maintenance kept me from having a trail breakdown. Spend your time inspecting at home rather than repairing on the trail.

Pro tip - rubber gardening boots. Protect your feet! Water pressure - no more than you'd use for your flowers in the garden. Dish soap costs next-to-nothing and worked just fine before expensive, bike-specific stuff came around. Same with wipe-down, cheap spray furniture polish (Pledge) works just fine.

Another amazing post of yours on this series, congrats 👏 !!! By the way, a few years ago, one of the first videos that I watched from you two guys, it was about how to pack a bike on a travel case (done quite simple on the backyards)... I believe would be an option for a further episode. See ya, take care 🤙🚲

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely planning to do this at some point when we get to travel internationally again!!

@newtonsantos_photo963

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes 🙌🙏 I am also looking forward the day that all of us can travel around the World again !!!

I like to clean off the brake rotors with a fresh rag sprayed with a little isopropyl alcohol as the very last step. This will remove any errant soap, oil or grit that landed on the rotor while cleaning the bike.

Great Video.. I've been using Squirt Lube for years, on all my bikes, MTB/Gravel/Fat/Vintage/City, its the easiest, cleanest, no chance of brake contamination, no detergent needed there is oil to get things nasty, like hands/clothes/tools, or bike, also detergent washes out bearings/cables, etc. I just use water, I ride in Michigan so some mud, I try to wash it when I get home when the mud moist.

This might sound silly...... but using an old sock on your hand as a “wash mit” works extremely well. Never have to worry about dropping it onto the ground and as you wash your bike, you are intimately feeling every square inch of the bike so you can find cracks and dings much easier. Plus makes cleaning things like your hubs much easier. Give it a try! We live up in Michigan so cleaning bikes is pretty routine around here. You guys Rule!!

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@alessandropataro4422

2 жыл бұрын

excellent advice, thanks for sharing

@hectorcorona9536

Жыл бұрын

You can get this mitten but better quality in stores like Autozone, since it is a car product it will be nicer with your paint than some kinds of fabrics

Super helpful! Thank you.

Enjoyed this. FYI, soft-bristle brushes do exist. I don’t wash bikes often, but seems a soft-bristled brush would be preferable to using a sponge. Especially considering that a bike doesn’t have large flat areas that a sponge is better suited for. EDIT: I should have watched the entire video before commenting. There’s a recommendation for a soft-bristled brush later in the video.

i really learnt my lesson with pressure washers , some how a lot of water made it into my tyres diluting my sealant , and my hubs seized up due to water ingress

Syd - cutest bike lady ever! 🥰

Hi Thanks for the great video It's been a while that I am looking for a way to dry my bike to avoid getting rust on some of the inner bolts and was thinking about the air compression option so I am happy finally seeing it in action. Can you please share the air compression you are using? the type and the head/nozzle you have fit on it

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Our air compressor setup: Air compressor: amzn.to/2AF3t2R 5 gallon tank: amzn.to/2WcKCDO Air accessory kit: amzn.to/2XsKOAp Air nozzle with gauge: amzn.to/3847knw Lezyne dual pump replacement head: bit.ly/38dg3oJ We were using the the rubber tip spray nozzle.

So glad to hear you guys came to New Zealand. We have pretty tough laws on our agriculture hence why we don't have any dangerous snakes or spider lol. And you can g and ride in the forests without anything trying to kill you lol

great tips

Pay attention to the sprockets on the back derailleur. They tend to get covered with gunk.

I have a 2015 giant revel hard tail. When I washed my bike it did not take away from my ride time because I did it in-between rides. I cleaned the chain first with the chain cleaner then I would wash the next day and when all dryed off I would lube the chain. It looks brand new/ my wash time took away from my couchpotato tv time☹️

Tell us more about the ‘bounce test’ Syd. Where are you expecting the water to leak out from the frame?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

The bouncing is to get excess water off. The balancing on the rear wheel on some frames allows water trapped in the frame to drain and if there are any points that trap water in the frame (on Niners, for example, it tends to pool under the shock) that water will drain as well

I don't have a compressor but a pet dryer (or a vacuum that can blow) is a brilliant thing for blasting water away.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

I'm dying to know what a pet dryer is!

@steveholden9139

Ай бұрын

Use a leaf blower, the pros use them to remove water when detailing cars, it works a treat!

This was very informative. Do you have a "I don't have a bike stand" washing method? Oh that New Zealand comment was crazy. I would have never thought about that.

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Best bet is to lean it up against a wall or tree. Make sure to lean it against the rear wheel, not the handlebar as it's more stable that way.

Never seen that kind of cable management near the rear shock!

Would you be willing to make a video on Squirt Lube application? Can I just swap over or do I have to spend 6 hours soaking my chain in 4 different chemicals to strip it perfectly clean? The only thing holding me back, is the hours of prep time, even for a new chain. Thanks

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Some people claim you have to do this, but we never do. If it's a used chain, we clean it, dry it and then apply Squirt. If it's a new chain, we wipe it down with a rag, then apply Squirt. For a while, your chain will be dirty and black as it ejects the old lube, but after a few rides and reapplications, it'll be nice and clean the way it should be!

If you live in a muddy area, spray some protective spray like Muc Off bike protect on it after washing and drying. It will make cleaning the next time much easier. Watch out for your rotors though.

@SidiNic

3 жыл бұрын

Do you put it on a cloth first, to eliminate the mist?

@douwe3300

3 жыл бұрын

@@SidiNic I do, but I see many people not doing that and just removing their wheels. But why not on a cloth, it's easier.

Are wax based chain lubes like Squirt and GraphenWax/GraphenLube (from Absolute Black) considered a dry lube? They would be a good choice for dry, dusty environments like Arizona?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Can't speak to GraphenWax, but Squirt is a dry lube. We primarily ride in the southwest and Squirt is perfect for this area!

Great video! Whenever I wash I get scared about getting water in certain areas (brakes ect) any place you need to be careful or is it good regardless? Spray it all? Also (haven’t finished the video so sorry if you covered) thoughts on using a air compressor to dry our tight spots like under the rear shock?

@cheefbaconator6078

3 жыл бұрын

Water won't hurt your brakes, just don't get any oil or grease on them

@andrewmancini2178

3 жыл бұрын

Shaggy Sucks at MTB I figured just wanted to make sure I don’t spray anything I shouldnt

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

As long as your aren't using a cleaner that leaves a residue (some car cleaners are both a "clean and shine" for example) then you're fine using water and cleaner anywhere on the bike. You don't want to pressure wash anywhere with bearings though as that can force water past the seals and, over time, ruin your bearings.

@andrewmancini2178

3 жыл бұрын

Syd Fixes Bikes straight water thanks!

Hi Syd! So how about getting the brakes wet I’m always worried with that when I wash my bike what would you say?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

No issues getting the brakes wet. And as long as you use a cleaner that doesn't leave a residue, soap is fine too. For example, some car cleaners are "clean and shine" and leave a residue, so avoid those.

What is your guys' opinion on wiping the shock and the fork stanchions with oil or even putting some under the seals? Yay or nay?

@ebikescrapper3925

3 жыл бұрын

I put some (not loads) isopropyl alcohol on a clean cotton bud, then wipe the seal. Then put some (not loads) fork juice (seal oil in a spray can) on a clean cotton bud, wipe the seal again. Do both sides using clean cotton buds, I wipe the top legs and my disk brakes with isopropyl alcohol as well.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

We don't put anything on the fork seals or stanchions. We asked Fox about this and they said that the seals are designed to wipe off anything on the stanchions, so you're just wasting oil. We do recommend storing your bike either upside-down or hanging by the front wheel so the bath oil (oil in the lowers) pools at the seals, keeping the seals and foam o-rings lubricated.

I luv Squirt, but I wish they made a wet lube that was as good as the wax lubes

Hello from Scotland!! Why were you in Scotland ? Was it a trip or you were competing in MTB in Fort William Comp?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Macky raced the EWS race there in 2015, but then we went back in January 2017 for 6 weeks to work on our mud riding 😝

@Syd Fixes Bikes - if this is a Wax / Teflon based lube... does it stay on the chain? That is the problem I have have with lubes like this in pass shedding dirt and then I have nothing on the chain protecting it. Will look into the literature on their page to learn more. Looking for more of a durable (eBike) solution for the chain/drivetrain than a KoM lube. Regardless, if there is anything else you can tell me, lemme know, and thank you! I appreciate all your videos!

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

We've had great luck with it. It's as close to the melted wax stuff as you can get without having to melt wax and remove your chain 😁

Here in the Netherlands we use that kind of brush for a different purpose... 😬

@michaelmechex

3 жыл бұрын

make sure to get another one that is dedicated only for bike cleaning 😄

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

This one was actually a bottle brush not a toilet cleaner in it's previous life but i see the resemblance 😂💩

I use something similar to your wax lube but after I do the initial decrease I put my chain in a wax bath I made using a mix of wax and paraffin oil, is that way overboard? I am a pretty moderate mountain biker at best

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

We have friends who do the whole-chain-in-molten-wax lubing method. Apparently it works well in that you don't have to wax your chain as often, but it is a lot of work. If it's working for you, definitely keep doing it, but it's certainly not required if you want to go for a easier (traditional lube) method.

@timothydickinson1470

2 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes thanks, and so cool that you responds. You rock

I hated cleaning the triangular holes in back of the "bridge" (?) of the fork. So I taped it. It is one of the best savings in time. It is good to know, that you are not as obsessed with bike cleaning as other youtubers. I'd like to know, what you do if there is soup on you brake pads or disk. You wheren't super careful with that. Is it because you wear your components more than not pros and you don't care any more or is it because it isn't that bad in general?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, soap is totally fine on brake pads and rotors. Brakes get hot enough to burn off most contaminants, you just want to avoid contaminating then with anything oil based (brake fluid, etc) and avoid anything that leaves a residue (like car cleaners that "clean and shine").

@MoritzEK

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes Thank you!

Hello Can you tell me how I can adjust my fork fox fit 4 36 for my bike please

Syd I love you

Merci 🇲🇽🚴❤

YEAH! For Squirt, have used it for many, many years now.

I always get overly focused on cleaning my tires, spend a few minutes with the brush making sure every little bit in between the thread is spotless... then I ride it or roll it back inside and they're dirty again lol. Waste of time, but I still do it every time.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Totally understand this tendency!

1st good video like always. I have a question hope you can help. Sorry for my bad English I’m from Germany. I saw in your videos that you use Shimano IceTech breakpads. I installed them yesterday and they feel kinda lose, they r shaking up and down when mounted is that normal? Thx and have a good day.

@yamahasimp

3 жыл бұрын

"Mtb savant" hat ein sehr gutes Video zu dem Thema gemacht. Der hat irgendwie Klettverschluss an di Beläge getan, kannst ja mal reinschauen

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

All pads will have a bit of movement, but it should only be a bit. Make sure your lock screw (the one that goes through the pads to keep them from falling out) is fully installed and tight and always use the lock screw instead of the metal pin that comes with new pads.

@KASTairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes do you think this is to much movement? kzread.info9C3gVpt1Ov8?feature=share

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, that looks normal. You're good to go!

@KASTairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes well then thanks, first time I used this ones, was kinda scared to ride with that.

I was planning on saving up to buy a motorcycle for easy commute to work. But, I've changed my mind to buying a better bicycle than the one I have right now. And save up again for a complete set of tools and start a bike shop or something, offering services to fix, wash and lubricate their bikes.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

My OCD is goin nuts with the top on that soap bottle. MUST. TURN. IT. Around!! 😨😮😳😦

NZ customs.. been there done that. Auckland is better than Christchurch on the way in. And don't forget your shoes!

how are you holding the bike on the saddle?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Just hanging it off the bike stand.

My bike got dirty this winter... Like 2cm dirt on the downtube 😂

I had to switch wax lubes (unwillingly bc my local shop’s been out of Wend! Wend Wax is my favorite wax chain based lube…next up is Secret Sauce, but will finish up my bottle of Squirt first). I tried Rock n Roll, which I liked fr a functional bike well-being standpoint, but disliked the dirt magnetic effect it had (concerned w the extra dirt on my drivetrain impact) and black transfer to my leg (which is really why I left oil based lube…greedy tattoo sucks!); neither of which happens w Wend! Then MuckOff dry lube, also nice on the bike & doesn’t get on me! Now Squirt, which I’m not so sure how good for my bike it is as my rollers don’t roll as easily in comparison to the other previously mentioned brands I’ve tried. What do you think happens as a result of Squirt use, if anything, to a drivetrain, fr a mechanical standpoint, w gummed up rollers?

@YogiliciousP

2 жыл бұрын

ALSO…Why’d you only apply one application of Squirt? It says on the bottle smthg like: apply, wait 5 min, reapply, doN’T wipe off.

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

We've always just done one application and it works fine. Independent testing shows that Squirt is actually more efficient than pretty much every other lube.

our channel will have a bike fix video within 24 hours! Currently rendering!

Great video. I would do this method for a bike that is very dirty with mud caked in it. For most rides I prefer to use a bottle of alcohol, spray on a paper towel and wipe. As the paper towel gets dirty, use a new one. For the drivetrain I spray a bit of degreaser on a brush and scrub the cassette, chainring and derraileur.

What happens when water enters the internal cable openings? Seen loads of videos with people jet washing there bikes, cant be good for the frame.

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Jet washing is bad because it can force water into the bearings. Water can (and does) get into the housing occasionally but since you need to replace cables and housing regularly, it's not worth worrying about!

Common mistake here. The last step when lubing a chain is to wipe the excess lube off the chain using a clean rag. Lube on the inside of the chain is what you want, where it can reduce friction of the rollers and pins. But any surplus lube that's clinging to the outside of your chain is just a magnet for dust and silt, which forms a grinding paste and wears out everything it touches.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, with Squirt lube, you don't do that. It's a wax/water emulsion so you put it on and leave it alone and the excess water evaporates leaving a nice wax film. With oil based lubes you do have to wipe off the excess, but we recommend doing so right before you go ride instead of after applying it, giving the lube know time to penetrate the rollers and pins.

@mattgies

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes Wax and water? Wild! I stand corrected.

13:15 ❤❤❤

Tire Gel for the win :D Looks wet 24/7:_D

Good video but don't spray your brakes with compressed air. There will be oil residue in the air of most homegrade air compressors.

@thierrylerinckx1340

3 жыл бұрын

Great point, wouldn't have thought about it.

Hello from Finland, have you ever been here?

I just spray waterless wash on mine.. But if muddy, foam it, then rinse

@PghMtbRides

3 жыл бұрын

Get an opti big red sponge..or a 400 GSM micro fiber

What about not getting soap on the brake pads so as not to contaminate them?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Most soap is fine and won't cause issues, but you want to avoid anything that leaves a residue (like some car soaps that "shine and clean").

I'm confused, are you applying chain lube or chain wax? 🤔

@jaynaforsgren4755

3 жыл бұрын

It goes on as a liquid then the water evaporates and leaves the wax behind

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's a wax-based chain lube. That's why we like it so much -- benefits of wax without having to melt wax, remove the chain, etc.

Should you oil your suspension?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

We don't put anything on the fork seals or stanchions. We asked Fox about this and they said that the seals are designed to wipe off anything on the stanchions, so you're just wasting oil. We do recommend storing your bike either upside-down or hanging by the front wheel so the bath oil (oil in the lowers) pools at the seals, keeping the seals and foam o-rings lubricated.

What desert gets snow

Another thing about mud, its super heavy. Especially clay, but all mud is super heavy

No joke about international shipping of dirty bike tires/bikes. I almost lost my entire bike to US customs vortex after shipping it back to states from the UK with dirty tires.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Scary! Glad you got it back.

Not a fan of squirt, I used it for a while then switched to rock n roll and is such a better lube...never have to re lube the chain as often

I get washing the seals, but why do you care about drying them?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

It's mostly to make sure you get any grit/dirt that didn't come off while washing.

I LIVE IN NZ

Great video but something suspicious about that lube grafic, no muc off dry? hard to believe Two pro tips: Don't clean anything in the sun, car, bike, whatever and if you use transmission cleaner, start with the transmission first, avoid brakes

Thank you, somebodg actually made a how to. Thanks I just wanted to make sure i dont mess up my investment.

Front tire model/name?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Vittoria Agarro. The code "sydandmacky" will get you 20% off on Vittoria's store: www.vittoria.com/us/en/tires/enduro-trail/agarro

This video brought to you by the ancient hose nozzle my grandfather got at an auction sale years ago.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

The one concern I have while cleaning my bike (< my best excuse for actually not cleaning it....;- ), is to get soap into the bearings, but You Guys doesn't seem to care much....???

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, they're generally fairly well sealed and hopefully there's enough grease in them that even if water/soap got in there it wouldn't cause any issues.

Uh, what desert gets snow

"... probably aluminum or carbon..." **cries in $150 steel mtb frame**

I like riding bikes. I like fixing bikes. I do not like cleaning em. I would dunk it in a lake if to clean it if that helped.

@cheefbaconator6078

3 жыл бұрын

I mean you COULD do that. Functional bearings are just extra fanciness anyways

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