5 Minute Bike Clean - No tools required

seeing as there's so many new people getting in to riding, back to basics with a quick and easy bike clean. thanks to GT85 for sponsoring this vid
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[@Kohvaryan]

Pro Tip: For cleaning the casette and the rear derailor just use an old toothbrush! It works like a charm.

[@harimathur2191]

Wax ur chain. It wouldn't need that much cleaning.

[@ThaCyNiQ]

Pro tip: it's spelled Derailleur 😂

[@Starlight_Akira]

​@ThaCyNiQ Pro tip: It's spelled 'The' and 'Cynic'. 😂

[@tombarkley7245]

This was class, just bought my first ever road bike and wasn't sure how often / how to clean it all and didn't want to put the wrong product in the wrong place. Cheers man!

[@Cade_Media]

👊👊

[@davidwardlaw4435]

5 minutes .... ! , takes me that to find the bucket .

[@Cade_Media]

preparation is key 😁

[@Yazoo3322]

🤣

[@maxisit2400]

😂😂

[@macdory666]

"I use it for all things, not just bike related" - does Daisy approve to your other uses of GT85?

[@garethhelliwell9736]

I swear by this stuff, I've used it for years. It was a staple in the bike shop I worked in in the 90s. I have used it from cleaning chains to polishing motorcycles. Great stuff and the smell is amazing, only a while back I found out that it was lavender that they add to make it smell nice.

[@yellowlightingbolt]

Funny thing you mentioned it. I always loved the smell of it more than any other brand.

[@jack-h]

I use GT85 when cleaning my bike. I do the same cassette ‘floss’ as well 😂. I’m a big fan of a quick, efficient bike clean - great video, Francis. 👍

[@joshuaelliff2179]

I am so glad to see someone else does the flossing cassette thing haha!

[@Cade_Media]

it's so hard to explain to someone without showing it on video 😂

[@trick700]

Francis Cade try explain it to your dentist 😂

[@majicafilms]

Use that method all the time at work. Saves so much time.

[@elliottsill5992]

It also smells the business haha. Mind your fingers on your cogs as they are super sharp as I found out the other day 🤦🏽‍♂️.

[@p0ddie]

I tried it today. Why did I never do this before? Perfect use for old socks. Great tip, thanks!

[@Flashymagigins]

Love the cleaning tips, my bike came out sparkling. But it was definitely over 5 mins. More like 30 mins for a mere mortal.

[@hornheavy8463]

Cleaning feels like such a chore so this was a breath of fresh air!! Great video - thanks!

[@kena9360]

Thanks for useful video. Any practical difference between GT85 and WD40 for the same general use on bikes or can I use those interchangeably for same things as in video?

[@kylespringthorpe5392]

Great tips here Francis. I use most of these tips with my new mtb. I had a problem with surface rust appearing on the arms of the rotors due to me not drying them after wet rides and scared of contamination.

[@bambicyclejerk952]

Quick tip for rim brakes. It's abit weird but put a old sock over your brakes befor putting Gt85 on your bike to protect the pads

[@MrMikef350]

Love it,no nonsense approach 👌

[@ivandelvalle2784]

For deeper cleaning, I use a shoa lace for the cassette and the chain. Some gunks are not easy to remove in the deep part.

[@beazvids]

New cyclist here with a new bike, this is very helpful. Thanks man 👍

[@Cade_Media]

Thanks Dean!

[@Jim-ub9qy]

Great video Francis. A clean bike makes riding much more enjoyable. I love your light blue Wilier. Good stuff friend.

[@rtothet]

I don't think your bike's color scheme will ever get old.

[@elmateo624]

Succinct, thanks! “IF” you have a portable air compressor, it’s the quickest/best way to dry your chain/derailleur/brakes etc. Another great substitute is a residential leaf blower…my cordless blower puts out a pretty good stream of air to get any water out of the cassette etc.. I know this seems like overkill but it takes me less than 30 seconds…

[@passing244]

Thats a good tip I will try that next time

[@Rob-fx5yn]

You can use a CLEAN soft brush on your brakes (rim and disk), it is a great way to clean brake dust build up. Just rinse it with water after.

[@kateford6016]

Thanks for the fabulous video, i have always neglected cleaning my bike, followed your instructions this afternoon and it looks like new! And i was struggling to source some GT85 here in Sweden, been failing miserably to find any, only to find a can of it sitting on the shelf in the garage, lets not tell the hubby i have been using his GT85!

[@smsweeney1303]

Brand new to cycling well road bikes really and so glad I found this no nonsense been consuming a large part of the channel for the last few weeks thank you

[@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering]

That little red hose/straw thing for GT85, you can cut it into maybe 3 pieces, so if you lose one it's no biggy. Cut it long enough to keep the spray precise, too short and the straw is pointless. Once you start they tend to accumulate when buying new cans, so you never run out and you can even lend one to a friend (exciting gifts).

[@Cade_Media]

good tip!

[@robstamatiadis4834]

Awesome vid! I have used by bikerack that goes on the car for a stand to clean and index gears adjust brakes. Useful if you don't have a stand

[@franknobody5965]

Is there a big difference between GT85 vs WD40? I had never heard of GT85 before.

[@Mojo32]

Personally I've never used gt85, but I HAVE used wd40 regularly in the same ways he's using the gt85. And it seems to do same (or close to it), and it has always done great for me.

[@niallmcstay9938]

Just used this method after a really rainy ride. Better for the drive train than any gadget. Thanks for this

[@Cade_Media]

Nice one Niall 👊

[@myminx]

Great 5 min bike clean video. It’s all about the small tips that i like best. The correct gear selection to assist in cleaning the chain. Thanks ! Any chance you can do a video on tips on putting your back wheels on with smashing the disc into the frame ? I hate taking the bloody back wheel off

[@MiltIV84]

That MET helmet is sick!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@nolly485]

What is the MET Helmet called?

[@podetalco]

Its funny that I just received in the mail a can of WD 40 and one of chain lubricant. This video could not come more handy then today. Keep it up

[@paulk232]

Great video, plain & simple, without complications 👌👌

[@bjpigott1900]

I use a garden watering can full of cold water to get the suds off the frame, wheels, chain. No pressure 😉

[@bedney45]

Excellent Francis! Thank you!

[@stevennorth6484]

old shoelaces clean in-between the sprockets quite well.

[@aaronmichaelson6201]

Been riding my first carbon frame for over 3000 miles... first time cleaning the cassette today. As I replaced it with a new one, lol

[@markmitchenall5948]

Excellent tips, especially the GT85. Whole heartedly approve!

[@julesnfriends]

Paraffin wax and ptfe chain treatment means there's no oil to attract dirt, or to hold onto the metal swarf that collects as your chain and cassette wear out. Bradley set the world time trial record with wax & ptfe. It's so clean it's hard to believe, just a quick rinse and soft brush down when you get home. Oily days are over if you do, and the wax gives a quiet ride.

[@avigulwadi]

Nice one. Look forward to more bike maintenance tutorials 👍

[@rstyknfe]

I used one of those fine-ended brushes on my frame and it left very mild swirls. Definitely going to either use a soft sponge, rag, or just water next time.

[@habana6595]

Using wax based chain lubricant (like Squirt lub) save soooooo much time during bike cleaning juste because the chain doesn’t get dirty !!

[@TheBassallyear100]

I've used Squirt (a lot) and won't use it again. it gunks up too much over time and ends up being a bigger mess. I tend now to flip-flop backwards and forwards between hot wax dip (absolutely the cleanest and very efficient when you get the formula right) and using either Rock n Roll Gold or Rock n Roll Extreme. For the UK I'd be more inclined to use Extreme. I've been riding solely indoors on Zwift since the end of March but all of good cleaning tips still hold true from Francis since the bike gets so covered in sweat. RnR Gold has been used as lube that entire time though since it's far more convenient than full hot dip wax.

[@rbstretch100]

@@TheBassallyear100 I also find Squirt leaves loads of gunk, especially on the jockey wheels.

[@michaeldance5734]

@@TheBassallyear100 agree leaves waxy crap on the jockey wheels

[@dvs70]

Squirt ftw!!

[@gethinap]

When it comes to soaking the bike with clear water I use one of those Garden Pressure Spray Guns. They're extremely portable while the pressure is just right for what I need.

[@mattspare8835]

Game changer for me, best £10 I ever spent.

[@ocubex]

You did all that in 5mins? Nice video, thanks for sharing.

[@kennymathieson6471]

Isopropyl Alcohol is good for the rotors, and cheaper than proprietary disc brake cleaners (which smell suspiciously similar). Spray on a clean rag, or even blue roll.

[@Cade_Media]

great tip!

[@kennymathieson6471]

Anthony Duncalf Indeed - back at the start of all this, my wife pinched some of mine to make up a hand sanitiser with aloe vera!

[@TheRealTitch]

Parktool DH-1 (or equivalent) - Game changer for bike cleaning & lubing / transportation.

[@justinbrown471]

Nice approach to cleaning your bike, very simple but very effective! Thanks.

[@ninomariogatti]

Nail vanish to clean your rotas is awesome, cheap and in every man's cabinet

[@ninnisan73]

Has to be 100% acetone most of the nail vanishes have oils as well.

[@robalexander7348]

Thank you for all those cleaning tips 👍 Au

[@brambrakman2253]

god that is a gorgeous bike

[@nowayout8773]

I bike commute 18km each way and all I do is wipe the chain and remove the gunk around shifting cables. If needed, I wipe off the rims to keep the grit off. I don't do this every ride. The chain I might wipe it off more often. I keep it simple and I am not concerned about a dirty bike. Dirty bike doesn't concern me, and I am not a mountain biker or roadie. I got fenders, hub dynamo, brooks flyer, steel frame, good stuff, and I am thinking about downgrading the xt stuff because I don't need to worry about weight and the expensive stuff wears out fast and costs a lot more. I work shifts and I only do the necessary tasks for keeping my ride comfortable and reliable.

[@simitdesai]

Doesn’t get any easier bro! Thank you

[@aditjaiswal2034]

in india not much tools are avaible so love u brother!

[@alanspence1716]

If you have the energy to clean your bike straight after a ride, you haven't left it all on the road

[@watdannouhuh6687]

Hahaha haha well said 🤣🤣

[@kentcyclist5330]

Not every ride needs to be balls out - I made that mistake a few years ago and fell out of love with cycling. Back on it this year but with a much better attitude.

[@K.D.B23]

I call GT85 “magic spray”

[@isaragusti]

Question - what is closest product to GT85??? I can't find GT85 in the US and wondering what's a good substitute? MANY THANKS

[@sammillward7551]

Muc Off MO94 👍

[@martynreidie1568]

Is it just the same as WD40?

[@MrSmid888]

LoganGamerVlogs imagine if the fellas that invented it cracked the recipe at 39. Wouldn’t of had the same ring to it. WD39 🤷🏻‍♂️✌🏻

[@billinhouston3291]

WD40

[@drelizotha3480]

Your bike's bush is better than the one I use on my head

[@simonemerli5745]

You can't go wrong with DK recommendation. 🙌

[@mateagoston8145]

Wow, seems great, but the short clips when you applied the GT85 on various small parts of your bike could have been longer, it was hard to capture where exactly to spray it haha. Also how do you put the rear wheel back without ever having to worry about smashing the brake calipers?

[@AndrewJamesFilms]

Great video Francis. From a locksmith point of view... GT85 is great of lubricating locks

[@edt-j9402]

Good cleaning method, didn’t know about gt85 will give that a try 👍

[@andreluissilva869]

After i started waxing my chains my cassette is always clean. When cleaning the chain I like to also use the rag in the chain that goes around the pulley wheels because there different parts of the chain are exposed. Try it on de next clean, after cleaning the chain put the rag on the chain on the pulley wheel to check if it is completely clean.

[@jbmcmetal]

Great stuff just how I clean my bike love 85 spray always have a tin in garage cheers

[@russellyuris.echavez6820]

Ur content is very good like minimalistic filming very clean , good work keep it up

[@courtneydaniel08]

How many hacks?!?! 😳Thank you for this, all gladly received... because you got a couple of cans of GT85! 👌🏾😊

[@yeehawtan7657]

GT85: degreaser, works as a great cleaner, but it also leaves a little bit of lubricant and stops it from rusting, water displacement so basically it's WD-40

[@Cade_Media]

it's owned by WD40, different formula though

[@yeehawtan7657]

@@Cade_Media oh that's good to know!

[@Cade_Media]

thicker lubricant I believe, but not thick enough to use on chain still, it's just too big of a moving part!

[@debreczi2]

Its not really 5 minutes is it? :) - Do you need to dry your chain after washing your bike before using the GT85 on it? Or can it go on the wet chain? - When do you re-lube a chain? After the GT85? - What do you do if you need to change dry and wet lubes?

[@trickyd99]

Great vlog as ever FC! I'm going to give it a go and see if i can speed up my cleaning technique.

[@damienmortimore6784]

Great vid! New to cycling! Can you advise me on taking my wheels off with disc brakes and reconnecting them after cleaning?

[@Akiraownz]

just wondering how do you deal with the tubeless mess when changing tyres? Not sure how to clean the build up on the insde of the tyre. Assume i need to at least clean the bead so i can install it again in the future

[@LukeSkywalker-io2bh]

I use Slapdash. Great product.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Great video FC.

[@stefandimitrovdimitrov8002]

Very helpful video!Can I use a toothbrush?Thanks!

[@Human_Named_Paul]

I swear, I've just sat down after cleaning my bicycle for about 45 minutes 🤣 It was a good clean though.

[@Cade_Media]

Gleaming!

[@Human_Named_Paul]

I commented before watching, and yes! 🙌🏼 Thanks for confirming the GT85 method! I love giving the bike a good polish with it. I use microfiber rags after every ride and clean and lube the jockey wheels with it. Keeps the drive train running real quiet. Happy riding 🧡🚴🏼‍♂️

[@curtis6861]

it's so nice afterwards when you sit back & just look at your bike like "what a fuckin beauty man"

[@Human_Named_Paul]

@@curtis6861 it's always quicker after a clean too 😉🤙🏼

[@timsaxon8944]

Great vid as always Francis!

[@skyconley7768]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@huttone]

Wonder what the equivalent to this in USA since it doesn’t appear to be available.

[@gavinjamesmusic5734]

I found a can of this in the shed & used it on my frame & it worked great, but I was hesitant about using it on the chain & cassette. Are you essentially using it as a degreaser before lubing the chain? Also, would it be safe to use on the chain, cassette, etc, after every ride? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@Cade_Media]

Yes! It does leave some thin lubricant but not enough for something as big and fast moving as a chain.

[@cyclewise6926]

I see this question haas already been asked, but... we don't have gt85 in the US, do you have any idea of what the equivalent might be?

[@davidbarrett4586]

He says it is a “water displacer “ which is what the W D stands for in wd 40. I assume it’s similar.

[@rtcabellon]

I'm just curious what camera are you using as I like the clips of the backgrounds are blurred? thanks for the tip in cleaning, my bike is good as new again. cheers!

[@Cade_Media]

Canon Eos-r with 15-35mm 2.8 L lens

[@redgar6467]

Thanks. I would take me 5 minutes just to gather all the items though😊

[@Cade_Media]

gotta have them ready!

[@Jan_9999_]

That was great man!

[@scottthorpe1601]

Got to love the smell of GT85!!!

[@Cade_Media]

I almost mentioned this... The sweet smell of bike shop

[@playandteach]

and this GT85 is currently in Aldi - just popped in today (2nd June). Cheap as chips. Got a shed load.

[@cameecooose]

Yeah 2 quid absolute bargain I snapped it right up after seeing this video

[@carlosarciniega7550]

Thanks man very helpful.

[@sagichdirdochnicht4653]

This is propably something you would do after a long "pleasure ride". But you won't do this after every commute, not even daily.

[@johnnunn8688]

When you spray GT85 on components, hold a rag behind the component, to stop any overspray.

[@noisiboi7308]

'Do as I say, not as I do' A quote from Mr Cummings?

[@danlancaster2239]

I'm worn out just watching you. Time for a beer.

[@stupid0account0name]

Oh my god. This video was very easy for me to understand. To the point.

[@bambicyclejerk952]

Gt85 is the reason the earth rotates so easily

[@fauxfiasco]

Is there a next best alternative to GT85? I cant seem to buy it easily in the US.

[@0741921]

I think it’s similiar to a wd 40

[@rxcharlesone]

Hey Francis which bike stand are you using there?

[@louisnovy7872]

Hey cade, any alternatives to GT85 that we can purchase in Australia? Pretty much impossible to find it here, thanks

[@dalezapple2493]

Thanks for the tips!

[@paulwilliams9535]

Gt 85 on sale at Aldi atm £1.99.

[@rileyherriman]

I realize I am 2yrs late on this, BUT, the glue on the screw on the lost gimble was most likely thread lock that failed you. Thread lock is used when high torque isnt good, but you need the screw to be secure. Appears this was cheap thread lock, as it failed to stay in. Either way, thanks for the vids!

[@garethskwarczek]

Dirty bike, clean it? just buy a new bike every time....n+1 and all that

[@DanielHughesuk]

🤣

[@putrid.p]

What camera do you use on the articulated arm? Awesome video, thank you. Every workshop needs a can of GT85 knocking around!

[@frentbow]

Subscribed

[@andywhitty7968]

Cheers u saved me a fortune

[@RMD992-f2n]

Doesn’t that much water get into the bearings in the hubs and wear them out faster ? What about the jockey wheels ? So much gunk builds up on there

[@henrybispingmtb904]

Could you use kitchen tissue for the disc rotors in stead

[@Cade_Media]

yes it just has to be VERY clean!

[@berkshiresow]

LOVE your bike !!!!!!!