OPQS Tech & Training: How to Clean Your Bike

[@AdrianV179]

I love how videos like this always have a clean road bike to be cleaned. If only you guys saw my road bike...

[@markus3569]

adrian13 - you need to clean it more often.

[@ashkanahmadi]

+adrian13 exactly!! they always clean a clean bike! my bike looks like it's been in a war zone!

[@AdrianV179]

Ashkan Ahmadi Loool

[@samdurrant3977]

There are an awful lot of bike cleaning videos out there but this is by far the best one. Watch this, ignore all the others.

[@GraftingMitch1980]

Best video on KZbin how to clean your bike , used this video method 5 years ago , bought all the Morgan Blue kit and have never looked back .

[@TheThedynamitekid]

The long handled "Special Brush" that he uses to clean the hubs brakes, rear and front mech is a Morgan Blue 'Quick and Clean' Brush. I've just bought one from Wiggle but it's available online from other shops.

[@MrEcted]

I love it. Such a simple solution to one of the more annoying problems when it comes time to clean the bike (or other times when the rear wheel needs to be removed). I ordered two, one as a gift.

[@Lamb_Yang]

This was and is the best tip ever seen as tips for cleaning road bikes.

[@KarelVers]

He's lucky that the bike was clean before he started washing it. If I'd use the same brush that I used to clean my cassette with to clean my handlebar tape, I'd have black bar tape instead of white..

[@davejones3134]

I wish I had a special bruush

[@LiamC1952]

a brooosh?

[@Walnu77y]

To wipe the dandruff of your shoulder ?

[@adamtady9288]

😂😂😂

[@ouarkie]

Excellent video. Best I have seen for cleaning bikes. Please make more like this.

[@davidnicholson6680]

The chain keeper is relatively easy to find, but I have been looking for that long skinny brush forever without success.

[@browniebiker]

Search around for a bottle brush, the ones used for cleaning babys bottles, there very similar and cheaper

[@gjw5525]

try finding a paint brush. like at a art store

[@davidnicholson6680]

Grayson Wickel a two foot long paintbrush? Watch the video.

[@zomervogel1507]

it is so easy to clean the bike but many people don't know this !

[@MrEcted]

Morgan Blue Chain Keeper. I just got it in the mail, I really dig it. Pedro's makes a version, but it has a skewer which is a bit cumbersome, I like that this one uses a simple wing nut.

[@henningsandbergokholm2036]

This makes my own bike so easy, so thank you thank you..

[@YAHUAHWarrior61]

What is the name of the bike stand used?

[@kwacker45]

As much care and attention given to bike as rider, that guy loves his job but when one missed gear can loose a race.....great video thanks

[@Leviathandk]

Did he just use the sponge on the brakes right after using it on the chain??

[@jj2138]

Great video. Thanks for explaining the whole process so clearly.

[@tomfexx]

I think I need a special brush!

[@_AJH_]

Great video, but what is the long bendy brush that you use, this looks to make the process much much easier.

[@aaron.t438]

Do I have to worry about the bolts and daraileurs getting rust?

[@martmako1]

Aaron .T not if you can change them all to Titanium bolts, saves a lot of faffing around

[@TheFktk]

i think if you clean your chain after every ride, you can keep it so clean as in the video (it was already cleaned, no black grass on it). The morgan blue chain keeper is really a nice piece to have - in US as I couldnt get one (from Wiggles the shipping cost is $18!!), I got the Pedro's Chain keeper from Amazon ($12.00). For cassette, the same, clean it every ride otherwise the best way is to take it off, dip in degrease and clean cog by cog...I did it and it became brand new!

[@reeform2125]

I never knew how satisfying it can be to watch a bike being washed

[@talthepal]

Thank you for the amazing cleaning video. I found it extremely helpful and it is great for a smoother ride :)

[@ahntreo]

what do you call that thing used for the chain not to touch the frame. some sort of roller

[@p2o8wer]

Morgan blue chain keeper

[@carlospinho5970]

Anthony Treo It's a dummy hub

[@ahntreo]

carlos Pinho thanks for the info

[@mrs6607]

that is the closest to the stand I have found, it is very good, pivots 360 degrees hold well and folds easily.

[@AndrzejZalewskiYT]

I have watched this with pure pleasure :)

[@byAeze]

can u give us a full list of the supplies and parts you use in this tutorial!? thank you!

[@blizzbee]

A special brush Another special brush And another special brush

[@c-record]

it's called a chain hanger or 'keeper'. most tool brands (Park, Pedros, etc.) offer one now.

[@Pedalareversoilcielo]

Ottimo video. Il migliore che ho visto sulla manutenzione. Molto utile.

[@kevynb2009]

I picked up exactly the same chain holder from a LBS cost about €5/£3.50 makes cleaning really straight forward

[@ed85301]

What do you call the device he uses to hold the rear derailleur tension once he pulls out the rear cassette? I'd like to get one.

[@yandeslongchamps]

dummy hub

[@broomy742]

What is the pin he puts into the rear dropouts at 0:25 and where can I get one?

[@Cidan3]

Morgan Blue Chain Keeper www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/

[@brianc380]

Great video but where can you get that little blue thing at to hold chain in place? I would like to have one

[@hughjanharry6280]

Dummy hub on ebay

[@CLaM734]

I'm a fan of keeping my bike clean and I'm sure the bike gets real clean after this process but I've always been skeptical with using so much water and soap. Doesn't all that soap and water getting into the bottom bracket/headset/wheel hub bearings, seepage into the frame through the seatpost, under the bartape etc. accelerate wear and tear? Is the traditional wipe with rag option more desirable? What is your opinion on this?

[@specialblend218]

Morgan Blue Chain Keeper, you can purchase them from Wiggle.

[@c-record]

it might be a Tacx stand (popular brand over there in Europe) or maybe it's a custom brand. there are many new 'euro mech style' stands offered by Park and Pedros and other US brands.

[@J90JAM]

Where can I get one if those chain hanger dealies?

[@wishtari]

check morgan blue

[@sk8ersmithy]

i was thinking the same thing, did u find them? and if so what is the name for them?

[@rabity]

George Smith I got the Pedro brand chain keeper($15 -,-) from REI, Morgan blue is online for me, cant find it around here,,

[@wishtari]

You can also buy morgan blue products at as adventure (online and stores)

[@hampusdahl3572]

Best video on youtube

[@fingerflasher7]

full list of all supplies he used in the video?

[@pa7rick3]

Great Video! THX! But where can i get the special blue, long brush for wheel cleaning.

[@gabrielevans999]

Chain Keeper from Morgan blue. Wiggle has them, best 5 quid I've ever spent.

[@jeffbrunton3291]

Great video and advice. Morgan blue has the best cleaner and lube by far. And their chain keeper is good. If cleaning a bike that is actually dirty, best wear some cheap waterproof work gloves. I would not use a brush that has an exposed metal end.

[@c-record]

it's sealed good but it's not water proof so be careful. it also depends on if the hub has true sealed cartridge bearings or cup & cone bearings with a plastic/rubber seal. the former is better sealed. all the techniques in this video (except for the jet spray) are fine. i use soapy sponges and brushes to clean, to rinse off i use a wet clean sponge. water from a sponge pouring over it (like it would in a rain storm) is fine. a strong jet spray however is something it's not intended to repel.

[@alexhopf4469]

This made me go clean my bike.

[@FlemmingDP]

Great video, what is the name of the bike-stand ?

[@learnshare]

Air blower?

[@MM-ch7df]

What tool do you use to hang up the chain in 0:28? And where can i get this tool?

[@paulpatrick4977]

M M it's a Morgan blue chain keeper

[@paulpatrick4977]

M M ribble cycles sell them for around £4.50

[@DonDaDa56]

What's the name of this "little piece" attached to support the chain???

[@TheBenLyon]

We can't get morgan blue here; however, you can make the little chain morgan blue guide thing out of an old seat collar QR lever, some spacers or bushings and an old jockey wheel.

[@SuperJphambone]

Are you not concerned about getting water in the bottom bracket or wheel bearings with that high power water hose? And what about lubing the brake and derailleur joints after washing?

[@specialblend218]

Both Park Tool and Feedback sports make stands like these. They are great for cleaning bikes.

[@damiendemay9017]

C'est une super vidéo j'aimerais devenir mécano et cette vidéo est superbe

[@kwei123]

do you clean it like this if its a steel frame?

[@johnbouttell5827]

Beautiful job

[@MADDOGMAPPERS]

Great video, what's the device called that holds the chain out taught so it runs without rubbing on the frame, brilliant bit of kit :)

[@TheYJacket]

thanks for the video! what kind of soap is used? just regular car soap or something special? thank you

[@hergestridge2roubaix]

Excellent presentation...

[@smarzyciel]

What is the little piece he puts to allow to chain to run smoothly without rear wheel ... Where can I buy one ?

[@emkplayboy6]

Where can I get that stuff you used to clean off the chain and de railer? Also where can I get that grease you used on the chain?

[@wikoo2807]

what is that little piece called in 0:24 ?

[@noudsmeenge30]

chain keeper

[@Veloxzr]

Can anyone please tell me what that work stand is called (or the type it is). The way it mounts to the front fork and doesn't need to hold onto the frame seems extremely useful for carbon bikes.

[@jamesb7277]

www.tacx.com/en/products/tools/spider-team

[@GizmoBitz]

I am considering a carbon frame, but am hesitant to get this type of work stand because of the hassle of having to take at least one wheel off each time. The ability of being able to keep both wheels on seems advantageous for brake adjustments. What are the advantages of the take-wheels-off type of stand compared to the frame-clamp stands?

[@chriswatson767]

GizmoBitz it's far easier to clean a bike with the wheels off, thanks to quick release skewers they're off and back on again in seconds. You can adjust the brakes when you're done and the wheels are back on.

[@GizmoBitz]

Is it easier to clean the wheels when they're on the ground (more leverage/control since it doesn't move around/turn)?

[@SolidCopy1]

Great video thanks! I'm amazed how much water he used lol

[@shawmeck9323]

Can you do one for mountain bike, since they tend to get dirtier and have different hardware (Disk breaks). Thanks.

[@RXS11518]

como se llama el accesorio que utiliza en lugar del piñón cuando sacan la rueda gracias

[@stuartdryer1352]

Where do you get that little blue thing you put in the rear derailleur after you remove the wheel ?

[@NathanBudd]

This video would be a lot more useful if he actually started with a dirty bike! I'd like to see a mechanic clean after something line Paris-Roubaix!

[@BeatPoet67]

It wouldn't take much longer than this. A Paris-Roubaix bike is completely clean beforehand. Afterwards a quick hose down would remove most of the mud. Same process thereafter.

[@mattd28]

Hi, what bike stand is that please?

[@mattd28]

Thanks I'll search for it now :)

[@jvitorbr2]

which the handlebar of this bike?

[@arnopiters1]

Hoi, dank voor de duidelijke video! Hoe heet dat stukje dat u in het achterwiel plaatst nadat u het wiel verwijdert hebt? En waar kan ik dat kopen? Vriendelijke groet!

[@KurtDeDuivemelker]

www.mantel.com/search/?q=morgan+blue+chain+keeper

[@Rysee88]

Great video - Where can I get the tool to keep the chain taught? And what is it called? Thanks, Ryan

[@joshswales-dawson8]

What's the name of the ring he used to keep the chain up when the wheel is out?

[@fredeirgens]

Do you use the same sponge for the frame, as for the brakes and the pedals??

[@ricstars95]

what do you call that convenient "piece" to keep the chain tight without the rear wheel? i need that please :-)

[@redjumping]

www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360381912&sku=5360381912&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360381912uk&test={product_id}&Accessories&J3l4_dc%7cpcrid%7c%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360381912uk there you go buddy... Chainkeeper

[@ricstars95]

Pineapple thank you! :-)

[@madmarty2892]

What is the "special brush?"

[@jdsppsdjjdsp]

MrEcted whats the name of that piece they use to protect frame from the chain?

[@codebytom]

Great video.

[@liubaole]

I was told by my local LBS that I should not spray the sprocket and the rear hub because it will remove the grease inside the hub. Is that true? The rear hub was once very noisy and they told me that. Isn't the hub sealed?

[@KimWarhead]

How to clean a clean bike i was thinking but after 1 day i try this way & its amazing,the most important are to take of rear wheel & cleaning casette becom very easy.Early i waste on cleaning bike around 1 hour,now i clean a bike in 20 min with 30 l of warm water(its winter now)50 ml of dish cleaning solution & just a big sponge.

[@chuvavasco]

Hello, where can I buy a piece like this blue to stretch the chain? Thanks, regards

[@Robinho2111]

is it the same way for cleaning a specialized venge with matte frame ??? Please help me because i don't know how i should clean it :p

[@janjuda123]

What's the blue thing you put in place of the wheel?

[@manuelluis5456]

Ján Juda chain hanger.

[@liubaole]

Well.. My bike is a 2012 Stumpjumper comp FSR. The spec says it's double-sealed catridge bearing on the rear hub. Does it leak then?

[@thomasjessop9144]

What soap do you use I just don't want to hurt anything on my bike

[@jackhon]

How many special brushes do you need.....

[@jpb10]

that was so satisfying to watch :3

[@reiss7219]

what is the piece that held the chain up and stopped it from rubbing against the frame

[@손영수-y7u]

Good information. It helps me a lot. Thanks.

[@tomgartmann670]

What is that at 0:40 that he uses

[@TheOneToySoldier]

Looks like a degreaser mix

[@zhihangchen9228]

what products he used in the video, can someone give me a list? My bike really dirty now.

[@martigra666]

brilliant video thanks a million

[@ANDRETRIMANAUS]

Whats name this component on the frame for chain???

[@leegrinter9165]

Anyone know what the paste is he uses to degrease the chain and cassette ?

[@TheRunescapeslayer]

what tool did he use to allow the chain to move freely w/o a rear wheel?

[@NathanBudd]

www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/

[@yangwangbrock]

What kid of bike repair stand is that? I know it is park tool but which model?

[@MrMonika9]

It's really good video !!!! More, more, more : )

[@PeterUhrskovBerg]

what is the brand of the wash/mechanic stand he uses? I want one for cleaning my bike! Thanks in advance!

[@ザクのみ]

Is this bartape clean water ?

[@bracknell89]

Why is the race oil better?

[@bberendse031]

What workstand did you used?

[@chuckymss]

excellent tutorial,thankyou