Shane Gibson
I would " + 1 " this thread. But, I'm a Clydesdale - so I get to say " +
10 ".
~~shane
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"Opportunities multiply as they are seized." - Sun Tzu
On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 9:46 PM, wrote:
> See folks..........Stewart knows what he is doing. If you have him
> clean your bike he will do a very good job.
> ron
>
> *From:* Stewart Campbell
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 11, 2012 7:35 PM
> *To:* OBRA chat
> *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] seized pulley and power washing bikes
>
> This is just trying to recap all the talk about washing bikes vs. seized
> components. I have read that everyone washes their bike differently and
> everyone has had component issues.
>
> Most of us that have been around for a while and read the obra posting
> know that everyone has an opinion and they do not always agree with each
> other. But that's life, if we were all the same with the same ideas...it
> would be a very boring world. This is why I am not directing this note to
> anyone imparticular.
>
> When it comes to washing bikes, I think that the new consensus is to lick
> your bike clean, use a diaper to dry it and to only buy chris king
> products. Yes, I am trying to be funny.
>
> CX racing puts horrible abuse on our bikes and lesser quality components
> do not always with stand the abuse. I've been working on bikes my whole
> life, I build my first BMX bike in '82 when I was 8 years old and now at
> age 38 I'm building a TT bike. In other words...I know bikes. I might not
> be a pro mechanic, but I have never had a mechanical on the road or dirt.
> Not to mention that I am extremely anal with maintaining my bikes and
> keeping them in like new condition.
>
> When I wash other bikes, I treat them like they were my own. I understand
> the time, money, and effort that goes into these machines. In regards to
> power washing a bike, no, you should not do it...if you don't know what
> your doing. Just like they recommend not to power wash a roof...leave it
> to a professional.
>
> A garden hose puts out 6 gpm (gallons per minute), when you put on a
> nozzle, you cut that down to about 4 gpm. Most nozzles are straight flow
> or maybe a 15 degree spread. When I power wash bikes, I am using my small
> machine and put out about 1.5 gpm and use the tip that is a 45 degree
> spread. It is like a forceful mist. I am extremely careful around any
> components that are greased. If I leave a dirty BB, I tell the owner that
> is the best I will do so I do not risk blowing mud into the BB or blow
> grease out of the BB.
>
> So when it comes to power washing bikes...it is your decision. My goal is
> to get it clean enough for you to take home and to save you 2 hr of washing
> dry mud later on. Of course if I screw something up while washing your
> bike, like hit and break a spoke with my spray gun...I will get it fixed.
> But when it comes to normal wear and tear...it is the bike owners
> responsibility to maintain their bike.
>
> Just keep in mind that I'm not just some kid trying to make a buck washing
> bikes. I own a pressure washing business with a good reputation, and I'm a
> fellow OBRA member that is an active racer and very involved in the
> bicycling community. I am mainly out there washing bikes for you guys
> and gals.
>
> Sorry about rambling but please if you have any question, comments, or
> concerns, contact me directly so that we don't bother others with this
> thread.
>
> Thanks,
> Stewart Campbell
>
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