Basic Road Bicycle Maintenance : Washing a Bicycle

[expertcs1]

Won't the chain and the gear derailleur get rusty after the wash.

[topswing57]

This guy is just trying to help, It's a shame how many mean people there are out there.

[EIHombreDeHieIo]

Why is he in his jersey and shorts he isn't actually riding there ?

Liking that vintage steel frame though..

[MrSarbgill]

Is that what you in USA call a yellow belly lol

[MrSarbgill]

Fat slob he even has on the side of his shorts the words SLOB lol lol lol hilarious

[LegSpreader1]

Thanks for the tip. The rest of you guys that just talk shit go fuck yourselves

[ThatsHekkaRandom]

Thank you very much this was very helpful. guys come on have some respect hes trying to help you

[TheSnakeye353]

@pyromaneak47 well i know what you mean but loike if you have bits of dirt on your frame your not gonna use fuckin like oil to get it off haha....

[TheSnakeye353]

@pyromaneak47 exept cleaning my bike...

[gman100]

Then I like to eat a greasy burger before and after cleaning the grit.

[bigbaddemo]

fuck that u git a 3 pice crank i anit gana wet it evan if you paid me and i got to fuck jenifer lopez

[TheSt777n]

rust?



[SilDave1]

love how he washes the tires then just tosses them on the ground lmao

[MrANCHOVIES2]

i use car wash n wax !

[TheEnoughisEnough]

OMG do not wear those clothes again ever!

[shizzy35]

Why don't all you snarky little pissant trolls go jack off somewhere else. The dude's just making a video. Give him a break you little fuckwads.

[TheEnoughisEnough]

@shizzy35 You want him badly don't you? You want to be that bike getting the road grit washed out of your ass.

[barefoot207]

Unless your bike is covered in filth, then all you really need is a pack of baby wipes.

[TheKoukiMonster]

how many times does he say road grit?

[bluedog916]

LOL cleaning a bike break pad means when u ride it like couple mins later the breakes wont even WORK , Cleaning the chain LOL gets rid of the oil meaning won't run good and at the end of the video he laugthed as if it were bad witch it was LOL

[lrdefender1690]

sometimes you can never get grandpa out of his old cycling clothes

[mcstudunne]

Thats it boy.....get in there nice a deep like

[shizzy35]

Why don't you dorky little trolls go and fuck yourselves? Thanks!

[timcurtin100]

some of you people are dicks

[peterpiranha]

if he breathes this hard when he's just washing the bike, what's he gonna be like when he actually rides it?

[finnrambo1]

he's been eating Ullrich pie.....

[job2k6]

So much trash talk. Odds are he could leave most of your sorry asses in the dust if you got off your keyboards and tried to keep up with him.

[Commando303X]

@bchan619 You pervert.

[FreakMeBaby88]

Out of breathe Old Geeza?

[mp4401]

I HATE FUCKING JEWS AND YEMENIS

[BILLY29018]

srsly does this guy hav a thing for his bike?!?!

[DZ10able]

How about rinsing the bike first to loosen up the dirt ?

[leeanddean]

bellend

[DieWolfen]

Couldn't we have had a chick from hooters washing it instead?

[JuicyDBASE]

I think I need some soap to wash my eyes out. :-X

[sceggott]

how the hell does he ride a bike when he is out of breath just cleaning it!!

[sportzmaniac123]

@sceggott  hahhahhahhaahh !...lol

[cyclopse50]

what happened to respecting elders all you punks?

[mcj916]

i like that word....grit haha i like saying that word

[ruhul20]

nice belly

[Redsonixx]

WTF!! WTF!!! why O' why does he have to wear cyling clothing to wash a bicycle?? for all that matters he could have worn a kimono??? wahhhhaccacacacacacacaca What you tryin' to pull Expertvillage???? He's a cyclist ehhh I bet in another "expert" video he would be slaying lions in a thong CACACACCCCACACACA :-(

[tybeebeachbunny]

thanks babe, your legs look great btw...one of the perks of biking :)

[adam84540]

mate that bike is already clean now fucking ride it and get rid of that stomach

[Demimorph]

What about the grease? doesn't it wash away in time? When shall I grease my bike and how?

[tostrong4you]

cool

[wecl72]

I totally agree with akakkadak's comment, pls respect someone who at his age is still contributing & sharing ideas with the rest. Live & learn to RESPECT!

[KTrainProductions10]

where can i buy the bike stand/holder i need one thanks.

[fomster100]

Shit, he is breathless just washing the thing, what would happen if he rode it?

[Donalorudhain]

Thanks mate. Appreciate the effort. 45k hits - v impressive!

[Gutsukyo]

I hope to continue biking when I reach his age. Respect. :)

[crushmomma3]

Thank you so much for posting this! I appreciate the help. It's great to have soething like this for a novice like me!

[guitarguy4991]

who IS this fuck?

[khuratzi]

dont be afraid to put lots of gooooooooooood sudsy water on your bike. :D

[thefrener]

the people who talk about water on the bike obviously never ride in rain or on wet roads

[Fight4Privacy]

This guy must have nightmares about road grit.

[tinaangeles]

Riding a bike for a long time causes chafing. Tight clothes that don't move around or rub against skin (because it is loose) prevents skin irritation and rashes. That is why bike clothes are like that. This only happens on longer rides, I would not suit up if I was biking to the grocer's.

[elfasa]

this is very true. when i ride i wear skin tight, padded cycling shorts for this reason. to save the dignity of me abd others however, i wear 3/4 length o'niel board shorts on top.

[Imnodogimadolphin]

"Nothing says love like giving your bike a good bath". He's a funny guy.

[cycledellic86]

I would never clean my bike that. Water causes rust and rust is the worst thing you want on a road bike

[handsomelok]

@cycledellic86 what is the batter way then?

[cycledellic86]

@handsomelok a damp cloth and windex works fine for me and i do that at least once a week. It really depends on how much you ride and the terrain you ride.

[Mahendra95]

helpfull videoo, and yea shame on the people who posted rude commentss

[ironbubble]

dude hes like panting the whole entire time

[xXxToxifyxXx]

if this video had a hot half naked chick rubbing the bike down bending over...this video would have lots of views lolol

[drexelur1]

OK. This has nothing to do with the topic. But, PLEASE, why the HECK do fat, middle aged and older guys have to wear skin tight spandex? Really, bud, no one wants to see your body, okay?

[ghfulton]

@drexelur1 Dude, you need to relax a little.  You're taking life a little too seriously. You know, you're going to cause yourself heart problems if you let the simple things, like other peoples appearances, bother you.

[paldil2007]

very helpful video and shame on all of you who posted rude messages

[syrus3k]

@paldil2007 Couldn't agree more. Great videos, very instructional.

[sectoras]

rofl

[mbplove]

My bearings are sealed anyway but still I would never clean my bike like this.

[strubelstern]

holly shit look at this guys belly, he must be pounding into it everytime he's riding his bike (if he ever does)

[stumpyhg12345678]

i think he spends more time cleaning then riding

[tokyodrift12345]

fuck you everytime my bike get dirty i sand blast it and u know what, my bearings are lubricated with sand.

[emirhankool]

i would like to see any of u haters with a eight pack when your 70 yrs old

[okletsskate]

get this guy some oxygen

[atemlos2585]

hehe

[cuevarap]

If I were him I'ld quit smoking first and than worry about a few stains on my bike.

[thejoshertm]

Dude has clearly never ridden a bike in his life! Why is he so winded!?

Also I would not be spraying water all over my drivetrain like that!!!!!

[Gromitdog1]

possibly he is nervous, or he maybe has some sort of health issue (asthma etc). I find talking to project my voice requirs me to breathe in a heavy manner.

[myst503]

I'd wear gloves doing that.

[drums9000]

Bike through a river to clean if off. that usually works preety well and its more fun as long as you don't get water in the bearing

[antiposers]

i wouldnt be surprised if his bottom bracket was filled with soapy water after that

[piarronbz]

he sounds like he ran to death!!!!

[jerkintit]

man hes hot!!!!!

[JT19842005]

i think this guy washes his bike more often than he rides it... took at those sexy sexy thighs! They have power and stamina written all over them.... Or perhaps the power and stamina are stored in the "joe" above, waiting to decend

[chuletanyc]

someone get this guy on a respirator quick

[marcinovski]

look like a freaking clown walking around in lycra and cycling jersey. also, the guy sounds like he's about to die.

[SickboyTzk]

He probably has lots more in common with cycling than you ever will, "cool guy".

[gsdkain]

looks like you need grit on your gut.

[tstartrekdude]

0_0 hmmm

[daFranch1se69]

"Everyone knows A clean Bike Goes Faster".

Apparently washing your bike is better than having a carbon fiber frame and dura ace components. ANd its like 1/1000 of the price!

[TheKnobbyKnees]

It is impossible to watch this video without

1) laughing or;

2) feeling awkward.

I tried, but its damn near impossible

[ParisLondonRoma]

Whoa - dude is out of breath washing his bike. Looking at the "Joe" he has hanging over his pants I don't think he's been doing much riding lately.

[longwave2007]

Someone please tell me....why is he washing his bike dressed for a ride? I'd be in loose fitting shorts and a t-shirt...It just has to be more comfortable. :-)

[thirdman99]

This is the creepiest video I have ever seen; the old man with tight bicycle suits talking about the "love" of washing bicycle with creepy voice, and he keeps saying "don't be scared to 'get in there'"

I need to learn how to wash a bike, but I just couldn't finish watching this.

[Gekmdal]

i am totally laughing my ass off with your comment. I thought i was the only one that found him a bit weird.

[TheFormalizer]

fuckng hilarious!

[vollick8]

does the bike clothing make him wash faster?

[AtrociousxAdam]

LOL

[ballerboy27100]

@vollick8 lol

[Fujin95]

@vollick8 Yes.

[maravalhassilva]

And now he doesn't kown how to put the wheels again...

xD

BTW why do you have blue tires???

[xkakashix12]

to fit his bike o.o

[tootsie400]

Makes brighter skid marks.

[sgreenfly]

ha ha holy fuck, last time i saw a pair of legs like that they were hanging out of a nest !!! great advert for weight control through cycling !!

[hchsmb]

it doesnt look like he uses his bike a lot

[nikothedog]

Thanks!

[munrubenmario]

Hey ENGLISHBLOKE, quality humour. Makes a change from the infantile rubbish you see day in day out on youtube.

[InstantChicken]

WD40 is a kerosene product wich erodes moving metalparts such as the chain and gears very fast. In fact it is used as help to faster grind down metal in the industry. Before i knew this, i used WD40 for lubricating the bike and it felt very smooth and nice. But it totally destroyed everything, and i had to change the crankbox, casette and the chain. WD40 should only be used to loosen rusty bolts and similar, but be carefull thus it gets in everywhere. NEVER use it as lubricant !

[tehnologu]

yes, why not wd40

[KeithFlint350]

why he's cleaning clean bike?

[ouint]

no do not use wd40 or hd60

you sould use BIO Degreaser for your bike and chain lubricate both from schwinn chain care kit come with BIO DEGRREASER AND CHAIN LUBRICATE AND BRUSH TO FOR ONLY$ 24.99 IF YOUR IN CANADA YOU CAN BUY IT AT ANY CANADA TIRE . I GET THIS KIT IT WORK THE BEST .

[AlienEngine]

why not wd40? it works for me and it's cheap and multi-purpose.

[skyliner288]

His breaths are worst then the hulks breaths!

[everydayartist]

hahaha you made my day

[doboku]

NO Maintenance on his body...

[ENGLISHBL0KE]

He should be more worried about his unborn child than how clean his bike is.

Should a man that heavily pregnant even be riding a bike!?

[ampdavolts]

I happen to favor GoJo or other brands of "white creme" grit-free mechanics' hand cleaner. Slather, brush, rinse. Even the chain can be cleaned this way. Dry the bike ASAP and watch out for places where water WILL get into your bike frame: eventually harmful, especially to old, steel framed bikes. My opinions are just that. Go Jo: wonderful stuff for a thousand different jobs.

[iGuy321994]

Nice Shorts

XD

[alexiseye1]

he's an older fella cut him some slack GEEZ

[controledinsanity]

May be you should ride more and clean less

[MountainBiky]

fatty

[ianlockyer]

He needs to do some more miles to get rid of that belly

[NoirMusic]

Try not to be an ass hole.

[7bmwm3gtr]

What are you talking about those are his abs!

[0ologitechnewbieo0]

Wow its was all good till he took his wheels of pretty pointless!!

[viperz22]

umm, it was for the brake pads

[gyseegy]

Really interesting to see how different people wash their bikes differently.!! thx could you do one for carbon bikes???!!!

[Urbaxter]

Hey dude... great video!!!

I will wash my bike right now!!

Cheers from Brazil.

[DizzeRemix]

He sounds out of breathe

[lofi73]

He just did a sprint to get there in time for filming

[dreadphingsk8]

hehehe maybe he is tired of washing his bike

[arteTnoeN]

wow he is winded

[xNIAx1]

rust doesn't exist, rust is a myth. proven by the actual myth busters. you kids need to be nice. carma gonna get you :)

[akakkadak]

WHY is it that most people who posts comments can be so insensitive, and mean spirited towards someone who is trying to help others for no other reason than being a helpful? What he is wearing, too old to play in the mud, cleaning is for sissies, ect. What the fuck is wrong with you people. Can't you say what I nice guy for taking the time to give us some ideas and solutions. Unreal. I wish more people had such a pleasant demeanour. As to all you sour puss idiots out there FUCK OFF form me to U

[r2515d]

Agreed!

[TheCoalescent]

@akakkadak The internet is a cruel world.

[xcantt0uchth1sx]

@akakkadak he basically just explained to me how to wash a bike by using soap and water. my anus could make a better tutorial that this one.

[xcantt0uchth1sx]

he basically just explained to me how to wash a bike by using soap and water. my anus could make a better tutorial that this one

[linkinparkfan107]

lll

[FatalVisionVids]

Can you please not wear your spandex shorts and shirt ever again? Thanks.

[shotokun16]

(Cont)

When iron corrodes the color changes and it actually expands. This expanding and color change can produce large red flakes that we all know as rust. Unlike aluminum oxide, the expanding and flaking off of rust exposes new metal to further rusting. This why it is so important to provide a barrier so rust doesn't start.

[neolestat13]

Nice job man. I recently bought a road bike and I am planning on keeping it well maintained.

[Jastepher]

This has to be one of the funniest videos I've ever seen...

I love at :56 when he looks around, as if he's lost, but then just plunges into the bucket.

Hahahaha!

[GTiR23]

LOL!

[fidoamfix2]

Aluminum it does rust. Of course it takes longer than Chromo , steel and other materials. The aluminum will get something like a gray layer on it.

[shotokun16]

Aluminum corrodes but it does not rust. Rust refers only to iron and steel corrosion.

Aluminum is actually very prone to corrosion. However, aluminum corrosion is aluminum oxide, a very hard material that actually protects the aluminum from further corrosion. Aluminum oxide corrosion also looks a lot more like aluminum, so it isn't as easy to notice as rusted iron

[roadworms]

Washing a bike as a Basic Maintenance? LOL! Bike cleaning is for sissies.

[iENJOIskating209]

thats what i thought.

look at my biking vid and see why u need to wash a bike.especially after it wont shift gears because its dirty

[roadworms]

I'm a bit older than you and don't play in the mud anymore. :-)

This video here is just ridiculous 'cos it shows washing a perfect clean road bike ... only sissies do so. Maintenance and cleaning are two different things. I've also got a perfectly rotten looking bike for the city -- but technically it's in a better condition than most of the cheap crap you can see on the roads.

[LowdenFretter]

Just kidding. Nice job fella :)

[LowdenFretter]

I wonder if he actually rides his bikes. He must be the most out of shape looking cyclist i've ever seen :)

[javierr1blue]

hahahahahaha that is funny !

[musicman1232]

ive got an aluminum frame on my bike. its a low-end bike. nothing expensive. anyone got any tips on how i should clean it and avoid rusting???

[justinkrz1992]

Aluminum dosen't rust... thats one of the benefits of a aluminum frame. But if you wanna clean it i would just recomend takeing a couple rags and wipeing the dirt and extra grease off. I wouldn't wash it with a hose because water can get in your wheel hubs, crank, etc.

[musicman1232]

ok thanks!!! :)

[linga115]

why is he breathing so hard

[Mzege]

I wanna be as fit as you

[pozzowon]

at least when i get to be as old as him

[svenjto]

Wow expert village is actually wrong this time! If you give your bike a good soapy bath the paint will fall off easyer then there will appear rust.You can do this only on carbon frames! Otherwise you'll get your frame rusted!

[marshamk]

Ya I agree I don't think this fellow mentioned that if you have a scratch or chip in the paint, that is obviously going to expose the surface. This will lead to corrosion. Here's a good trick- if you have a scratch and you are going out in some weather, smear a nice line of vaseline on the tube where the scratch is located. That will protect it at least for the time being.

[DoblyTufnell]

Dude.. Nice video.. I have gotten on my 20 year old MTB after years of it sitting in the garage just last week. And today I was thinking about cleaning it. I'm off to get a soft brush. :)

I hope I am as fit as you when I am your age by the way.

[Newman12341]

lol fat beer belly pedo

[Mzege]

lollll

[isctony]

angle the front of the bike down when its on the stand so the front wheel stays pointing forward!

[Luminouz1]

Also hes an old man of course hes probably gonna breath healthy but hes in pretty damn good shape.

For an old man and ive seen better so fuck off.

[Luminouz1]

Better**

[motobecaneguy2]

dude your sooooooo fuckin creepy.

nothing says love like a fat guy in a skin suit getting all soapy

[kiediss]

thx! good info. Sometimes one is leary of putting water on the bike. like me.

[TsuicideT]

a clean bike goes faster?? i beg to differ as long as the gears and chain are clean its fine but you can have all kinds of mud on the frame this is boring

[fliperallthetime]

dont wear a tight shirt if your belly is huge

[KCparrothead]

dude,you need to spend more time riding and less washing.maybe cut back on late night bowls of ice cream!

[senorspiegel]

this makes me uncomfortable

[margahh00]

LOL, I could see why. I love my bike too though :)

Great instructional video.

[nomadito]

Even something as "simple" as cleaning a bike can ruin some of its parts. This is a very good and relevant tutorial.

[matoy77]

very inventive linkenparkfan107...

[sphinxrising58]

Car wash is easier, lol

[kokytos07]

What I learned from this video:

To clean your bike use water, soap and a brush.

What would I do without the internet?

[Ieuan93]

hhahahah he's knackered and hes only washing a bike.. hes panting like hell hahah