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A bicycle will require special care and maintenance in order to keep it looking its best. You will need to clean your bike correctly Cody Whitehair Bears Jersey , otherwise you could damage the paintwork or the bike's parts. This article provides a guide on how you can clean your bike and have it looking as good as new in no time at all.

The first thing to do is to gather all the cleaning equipment that you will need to use to clean your bike. You will need a bucket, washing up liquid, brushes and sponges, and old toothbrush, a narrow flat blade screwdriver or an old spoke Leonard Floyd Bears Jersey , some degreaser, polish, grease, chain lube and old rag.

Start by cleaning the chain. A dirty chain can stop the bicycle for working properly, so it is essential that it is cleaned properly. Fill your bucket with some hot water and washing up liquid Hroniss Grasu Jersey , and put some rubber gloves on to protect your hands. Put your bicycle into the highest gear. You can then dip your brush into the water and scrub the chain rigorously. Repeat this step until the chain is completely clean and shiny.

Now you can degrease the chain by spraying the degreaser directly onto it. Allow the degreaser to soak into the links before removing it. You can wash the degreaser off with a damp old cloth. After degreasing the chain you can lube it. Make sure that the chain is dry, and then apply a small amount of lube accurately onto the chain. Wipe away any excess lube with a rag.

Now you can move onto the bike's wires. Simply run a damp cloth over the cabling on the bike, you may have to slide the outers to the side to be able to clean the covered sections of the inner cable. Any sections that are rusty or damaged will need to be replaced. Then lube the cables with grease.

The next step is to clean the front mech of the bike. Use your scrubbing brush and dip it back into the hot soapy water, then scrub the front mech area. If there is any particularly hard to move dirt then you can use a toothbrush to remove it. Use an old spoke or the screwdriver to get into the jockey wheels of the rear mesh to remove dirt and bits of grass. When the jockey wheels are clean you can apply a small amount of lube and then wipe away any excess lube with a rag.