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Does washing the bike (not the drivetrain) actually prolong the life of any components?
Common wisdom dictates that bikes, especially those used in the rain or in the winter, should be washed frequently to prolong component life, but I honestly cannot see how. I am aware of the following:...
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What to do with a frozen bike?
My bike was outside and it snowed. I thought it was ok because it was undercover but the tarp broke and now my bike is covered in snow.
I had 3 locks on it, 2 of them came off but one is frozen. I ...
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How to clean and brighten reflective wall tires
I have a set of Continental Touring tires with the white reflective stripe on the sidewalls, and they get pretty dirty with road and brake grime. Normally I would clean with car soap and water but ...
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How do I clean my bike in winter?
How or where do I clean my bike in winter?
I live in Michigan, USA and winter can be very harsh, along with the added salt used for ice removal. I am not commuting or anything, just occasionally ...
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Minimal effort chain cleaning
One of the main reasons I eventually give up my bicycle commute in winter is that keeping my bike -mainly the drivetrain- clean despite all the rain/dirt/salt/hail/snow becomes too much of a time suck....
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