How To Care For Mountain Bike Protection | MTB Kit Maintenance

It can be easy to forget to look after your mountain bike pads, helmet, and other protection. All too often they just get chucked in your car and forgotten about until the next ride, resulting in some rather unpleasant odours! Here's Doddy's tips and tricks on keeping your MTB kit fresh 🔧
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[@mtbboy1993]

The shoes won't crack if you just don't leave them on the radiotor or heater I leave them near by, and if summer or sunny I leave them in the window and move them to where there is most light sometimes I leave them outdoor. This works very well, I leave them over night and they are dry.

[@Velo1010]

I just finished washing my Leatt knee/shin pads. Took some advice from the video. Now Leatt says you shouldn’t wash the pads, but I went ahead and did it with precaution. So I washed them in cold water on a gentle cycle. After that I set them on top of my dryer for air drying.

[@rupedog]

Follow the laundry instructions for sure Also, washing in a net laundry bag is good for pads etc, but also thin technical tops...

[@Velo1010]

Except sometimes you can get away without following manufacturer directions. For example Leatt says not to place in a washing machine. I put mine in on cold for both cycles. Then I air dried them.

[@makellbrugger6385]

A little silicone sealant or caulking in the bolt heads on the cleat keeps them like new, just peel it out when you are ready to remove them.

[@gmbntech]

Good tip!

[@rodhagen9393]

When you wash your helmet pads you can put them inside a sock. They will be clean and easy to find when you go to put them back in.

[@samb2334]

Yeah I do that, saw it on Seth bike hacks along time ago

[@SoaringSnapshots]

Please make full bike service video

[@charlie9ine]

Great tips. Thanks Doddy

[@rupedog]

Fabreeze now do an anti-bac version of there fabric freshener spray

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Great tips Doddy Got some of those gel beads when i watched another one of your videos, put them in an old sock like you have works a treat drying my shoes :)

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

When I was a scout I used some deet based bug spray and got some drops on my watch strap which quickly melted. Deet is absolutely necessary for Canadian mosquitos though so I’m careful what I spray it on.

[@arnoldoribello8198]

My mtb cost $312 its still very nice though

[@ikercrew8830]

Pro trick: you can watch movies at kaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.

[@kairomalachi255]

@Iker Crew Definitely, been watching on Kaldrostream for since december myself :D

[@HAFIZzainalHZ]

I just chuck everything in a bucket with detergent, give them brutal shake and spin. Rinse it with water. Then chuck them in the spinner with other clotch to dry. Then hang dry them outside.

[@only.a_biker]

Just toss all in the washing machine, whether it's a knee pad, gloves, helmet or full bikes. The washing machine will clean it all

[@trwilliams22]

I climb in the washing machine with the gear on.

[@only.a_biker]

@@trwilliams22 thanks, I will definitely try doing it👍

[@jimbo4203]

Thats what i do , and i let it drip dry . The dryer is rough on gear life

[@sdboy1978]

i wash every two rides in a bucket with detergent... helmet pads, knee pads, elbow pads and gloves

[@nickmassey9104]

Doddy the domestic god 🙌 the washing machine holds no fear for you 😃 top tips i got told with shoes, under your Insole place duck tape over the cleat plate stops water and crap getting in ..or use a herbal heat bag that you warm up in the microwave to dry the inside. Or use the hairdryer on a low setting to dry the shoes whilst watching TV 📺

[@connorcampbell144]

Hi Doddy, what about cleaning my sixsixone full face helmet, as the padding is attached to the helmet as a liner and does not come out, do I just clean that with soap and warm water when I do the rest of the helmet like I have always done? Thank you.

[@microwave311]

Just make sure to get all the soap out or you're leaving media for mold to grow on and you'll be fine :)

[@connorcampbell144]

@@microwave311 Thank you, I appreciate it

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Sixsixone sell replacement liners for their full face helmets, so yours should be removable. If replacement liners are available for your helmet, then it’s removable. (It may be held in by hard plastic snaps like Fox full face helmet pads which takes more effort to pop out.)

[@connorcampbell144]

@@Dan_Kornfeld Thanks, My sixsixone helmet is a slightly older model, meaning the liner won't come out

[@philso7872]

Try using some babywipes. I have found they dissolve a lot "biological residues" and have yet to find a material that is harmed by it. For the padding in your helmet, you may want to fold up the babywipes and press them against the pad material so the fluid soaks into it. You can then press some paper towels against the pads to remove the liquid and dissolved gunk. I have used this technique to clean the seatbelts in my car.

[@ilikerealflight]

Bold of you to assume my bike gear sees plenty of use. Most people ride more in a week and a half then I do in an average year (Hoping to change that this year)

[@doonhilla]

I remember riding in Morzine for 2 weeks solid on our DH bikes years ago. For the 2 weeks it was roasting hot everyday, and we never washed our body armour jackets. You cant imagine how bad they smelled 🤣🤢

[@rupedog]

Tick and insect repellent...'Smidge' is EXCELLENT. On Amazon etc.

[@charlesslwilson]

Excellent- anti- bac spray purchased!

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

A table spoon or two of vinegar in the water softens the water and enhances the effect of the detergent.

[@aaronwaderides7209]

Good tips , the helmet replacement tip was far the best . Although most people don’t realize jumping into the shower is the best way to clean you shirt and shorts works the best . Cheers Doddy

[@ShitStefanShoots]

just make the use of shoetrees a habit and if your shoes are wet, take the inner soles out while the shoes dry. It isn't all that complicated. Never let sweaty gear (gloves, top, jacket ...) ferment in your car or a corner of the garage over night (or longer). Pull it inside out and hang it on a clothesline over night. It's not like a good wash, but it really does the trick and you'll get another ride out of it.

[@garonlove]

Can a baby seat attach to it?

[@green6065]

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[@SargeHitch95]

Cheers Doddy. Cool reference to Bootsy Collins. Most people don't know who that is.

[@A_AAA232]

on the one :)

[@Chuckolicious]

From D3O directly: "D3O protectors are wipe-clean only, using a damp cloth. NEVER use cleaners or detergents on or launder your D3O product. This may result in irreparable damage and will severely reduce the effectiveness of your D3O product. After washing, allow to dry in a ventilated space at room temperature; do not use hair dryers or other heaters to dry your D3O product." Which SUCKS for pads where you can't remove it. (FOX, I'm looking at YOU).

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

I just got my son some Fox D30 pads and I hadn’t noticed that. I guess it’s a dunk in the sink or a spray with the hose for those pads.

[@MrEzdubster]

I have some 3DO from raceface, the instructions says it can handle up to 30 Maschine washes

[@BeerdPL]

For wet stinky shoes i use bucket of water and water purifying tablets, just leave them in it for some time, it will kill all bacteria.

[@PetePPA]

Definitely don't get Deet on ya helmet and definitely don't get Deet on *cough cough* ya helmet lol

[@kswsquared]

I think I also need snake repellents based on where I am... 😅

[@DanuelNuel]

I have one more question - what about saddles? I clean my regularly but sometimes it smells like butt :(

[@frankthetankricard]

Try wearing pants, it works for me.

[@craigleech7536]

Why are you smelling saddles 😂

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Never smelled my saddle once. Now I wonder...

[@eddierivera7803]

You should see someone about that problem.

[@rupedog]

Seeing more people sniffing their saddle now....😂

[@lilsnelf]

Don't stink, Morty!

[@rupedog]

Dont use fabric softener on nearly all technical kit...

[@clemens8744]

finally!

[@stevesmith9082]

Lets flip that Doddy, Name and shame the smelliest presenter LOL

[@YevgenLasman]

Good tips, it how about googles? They stink no less than a helmet 🤓

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

I love how he talks like it is cheap when in the end we are dying inside as we adding more to the dept and asking for another loan

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Taking care of your gear is a lot cheaper than not taking care of them and having them wear out quicker.

[@rupedog]

Know if your a smelly sweater or not! I.e. Be aware if u stink! Some people naturally smell more than others, nothing wrong with that, just be aware...everyone has diff body chemistry....

[@jackvdbrug2669]

heart my comment

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

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[@spin2win721]

Personal opinion, if you’re not washing your clothes, gloves, bibs, knee pads/elbow pads after each ride, you’re nasty 🤮

[@mtbboy1993]

You don't have to do it after every ride, especially if just a adhort ride but not a bad idea to do it if you get sweaty and pads get dirty, never leave them stinky. I always wash them when I think I should. Few min ride i don't. I don't always get to wash them as I need to wash other stuff too. But I wash it all as often as possible. This is one of the reasons why I have double of each pad, so I can use the other pair and wash the other when I can and when they are trying I can use another pair. Also be wise what you wash first and when, so you can manage it all so all you need is ready. I only have one machine.

[@mtbboy1993]

I never use the chamois a second time, it always gets in the dirty bin, and gets washed. I also wash shorts jerseys, gloves. I have multiple pairs of it all. Even goggles. Which I wash by hand. I use milf shower soap, or handsoap it's really mild for the skin and works well to clean helmets and pads, goggles. Even works much better than Muc off Foam Fresh, which is usless.

[@microwave311]

I don't wash clothes after every ride, perhaps after 6-8+ hours of riding to prolong the materials life. It makes a difference in how long it lasts. I do make sure they dry quickly once they're off me though.

[@rupedog]

Its NON (like the O of 'orange'), not 'nun'!😵😵😵😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙉🙉🙉

[@tungstenelement2825]

Well, do as you said, not as you do huh? Doddy? Looks like you have not been a very good example in maintaining your equipment though.

[@rupedog]

Never wash waterproof or DWR coated items in a w/m thats had biological detergent in....get a cheapo second machine new and keep just for tech kit or hand wash... with tech wash or liquid soap (available in wilko or waitrose!)

[@stevecrump1375]

Gross 😷

[@theshadow8008]

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[@youtubeviewer9523]

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