The easiest way to keep your bike clean is to keep it clean and here's how to do that with a quick bicycle wash job. #jimlangley #BicycleAficionado #bikewash #bikerepair

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Bikes get dirty fast
0:16 - Park Tool BCB-5 Professional Bike Cleaning Brush Set
0:35 - What I mean by Keep a Clean Bike Clean
1:08 - Why you want to be sure to keep the bike upright for washing it
1:35 - Lean the bike or use a bicycle repair stand for washing
1:49 - Why I don't remove the wheels
2:00 - Tools & supplies for bike cleaning washing
3:26 - You can wash a bike with whatever supplies you have
3:50 - How long should it take to wash a bike
4:08 - Washing a bike step by step
5:58 - Rinse the bike to loosen up any dirt or mud
6:44 - Soap up the bike and parts
7:48 - Clean the wheels & tires
8:49 - Why not to clean the shift levers too much
10:07 - Cleaning the spokes and hubs
11:03 - Use a brush to clean in between things
13:02 - Ways to rinse the soap and dirt off
13:53 - Bounce the bike on the ground to get the water off
14:27 - Cleaning the drivetrain
15:02 - Cleaning the crankset chainset
18:01 - Cleaning the chain
18:30 - Why I don't use degreasers
21:03 - Cleaning the seat saddle
21:23 - Wiping off, drying the bike and parts
23:14 - Inspect the rims and frame when you're drying the bike
23:56 - Wipe the chain and derailleur pulleys to clean them even more
24:43 - Cleaning the cassette cogs
25:41 - Closing comments - thanks for watching!

Tools & equipment shown:
🛒 Park Tool PCS-10.3 - Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand
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🛒 Park Tool BCB-5 Professional Bike Cleaning Brush Set
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🛒 Park Tool GSC-1 Gear Cleaning Brush
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🛒 Park Tool MG-3L Nitrile Mechanic's Gloves - Large
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🛒 Squirt wax-based chain lube
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🛒 WD-40 spray cleaner/lube
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