It's quick and easy, but it's bad for your bike. So says GCN (Global Cycling Network) in their new video, which reverses their earlier advice issued eight years ago.
Does it matter to regular cyclists like us? In a word - yes. A couple of people I know have had mysterious failures of their new-ish bike. The freewheel mechanism stopped working, so they could either freewheel in both directions (awkward) or not freewheel at all (challenging). A long walk to a bike shop followed.
Here's the video:
Thanks Simon. I ll have a look at the jet wash options at Motspur Park and see if there's a rinse setting that avoids the extreme pressure. In the summer I never mind cleaning the bike but the winter is when the dirt is at its worst and the cold when you get home etc and having to carry buckets of water through the house all make me look for a quick easy option .
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