How to keep your bike in top notch condition - DIY

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How to Keep your Bike in Top Notch Condition?

How often do you clean your bike thoroughly, how to clean it and what to use to clean it very much depends on how often you bike and also what terrain you are on. There’s no hard rules in making sure it is squeaky clean, but there’s one rule, be sure it is clean so that the body of the bike lasts longer.

WHAT YOU NEED

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Cleaner
WD-40 Specialist® Bike Degreaser
WD-40 Specialist® Bike Dry Chain Lube
WD-40 Specialist® Bike Wet Chain Lube
WD-40 Specialist® Bike Chain Lube

Time

10 MINUTES - Quick Clean
20 MINUTES - Deep Clean with scrubbing

Here are a few tips on all the how-tos and what to use on which parts of the bike, check it out in detail on our WD-BIKE playlist!

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STEPS

1. Spray down your bike with clean water to remove large debris and dirt.

2. Spray WD-40 Specialist® Bike Cleaner to help dissolve tough grease and grime on the bike, not forgetting the underside of the frame and fork where the heaviest gunk resides. For quick clean, just spray and wipe; for a deep clean, spray, scrub and rinse with water.

3. Alternatively for deep clean, opt for warm soapy water, use a soft sponge to give your bike a thorough scrub on the frame, brakes, saddle, rims and remove the wheels for a good scrub.

4. To properly degrease chain, put your bike on a work stand and shift into the largest chain ring and the middle of the cassette. Spray WD-40 Specialist® Bike Degreaser again on the chain and chain rings, drivetrain, derailleurs, sprockets and let those grime melt away.

Scrub off heavy grime with a stiff brush. Wet a sponge with water and add some WD-40 Specialist® Bike Degreaser to the center. Fold the sponge in half and make a chain sandwich. Back pedal and get the foam into the chain then rinse off.

5. After all the cleaning is done and thorough, wipe dry with a clean cloth, be sure to get those small nooks and crannies as well.

6. Most importantly, lube your bike chains! When lubing your chain, drip the lube onto each individual roller instead of just applying a stream along the entire length of the chain. Be sure to run a rag over the chain after letting the lube set for a while. Any lube left on the outside of the chain will be a magnet for dirt and grime!

Which lube to choose from and how?

Wet Chain Lube

Exclusive formula creates durable coating to repel water and mud
Meets the demands of even extreme, wet, and snowy conditions
No wax. Will not build up inside links and drive-train
Long lasting performance
Prevents friction damage and extends chain life
Easy drip-to-stream application with tapered, twist-lock spout

DRY CHAIN LUBE

Exclusive polymer formula creates a dry film to repel dust and dirt
Meets the demands of even extreme dry, dusty conditions
No wax. Will not build ip inside links and drive-train
Long-lasting performance
Prevents friction damage and extends chain life
Easy drip-to-stream application with tapered, twist-lock spout

BIKE CHAIN LUBE

High-performing lubrication for any dry, wet or varying conditions
Corrosion inhibitors for optimal chain protection
No wax. Will not build up inside links and drive-train
Precision aerosol spray drives lubricating agents into chain links
Long-lasting performance
Prevents friction damage and extends chain life
Fast and easy to use

7. Finally, use WD-40® Multi-Use Product to clear out and free up stiff, grimy shifter internals. It is the perfect revitalizer for your shifting system.

WD-40® BIKE All-Purpose Bike Wash

A non-conductive cleaner, perfect for cleaning electrical equipment, contacts and plastics. It efficiently cleans away oil, dirt, flux residue and condensation from sensitive electronics and electrical equipment by rapidly penetrating hard-to-reach areas (think components inside the controller) and dries quickly without leaving any residue.

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Degreaser

Removes stubborn grease and grime easily with a precise spray that drives cleaning agents into chain links. Its fast-acting foam clings to surfaces and works in seconds. Since it has no citrus solvents or acids, it is safe for bike finishes and components.

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Chain Lube

A high-performing and long-lasting lubrication for any dry, wet or varying conditions. It helps to prevent friction damage and extends chain life. It also contains corrosion inhibitors for optimal chain protection.

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Dry Chain Lube

Its exclusive polymer formula creates a dry film to repel dust and dirt. Hence, meeting the demands of even extreme dry, dusty conditions. Since it is not made with wax, it will not build up inside links and drivetrain. It is made for long-lasting performance, prevents friction damage and extends chain life. Easy drip-to-stream application with tapered, twist-lock spout assists in deep penetration into chain links to improve chain efficiency.

NOTE: WD-40 Specialist® Bike Dry Chain Lube isn’t just for chains. It’s great for brake pivots, derailleur pulley bolts, main parallelogram pivots and pedal retention springs. If you’ve just finished a wet ride, drop a spot of lube inside the brake and derailleur cable housings to keep things moving freely. Remember to wipe off excess lube.

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Wet Chain Lube

Its exclusive formula creates durable coating to repel water and mud, thus meeting the demands of even extreme wet and snowy conditions. Since it is not made with wax, it will not build up inside links and drivetrain. It is made for long-lasting performance, prevents friction damage and extends chain life. Easy drip-to-stream application with tapered, twist-lock spout assists in deep penetration into chain links to improve chain efficiency and protects against rust

AVAILABLE CANS

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Wet Chain Lube

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Dry Chain Lube

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Chain Lube

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Degreaser

WD-40 Specialist® Bike Cleaner

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