lyslexic Posted September 4, 2017 Share Not sure if this has been asked before... With the current water restrictions in the Cape, How do you guys clean / wash your mountain bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted September 4, 2017 Share *secretly* Andrew_Smith, paul goddard, Kalahari Vegmot and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted September 4, 2017 Share grey water, either from shower or washing machine! i know WoodStock CycleWorks currently use gutter water into a jojo tank for bike washes lyslexic, pista, dewaldsss and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted September 4, 2017 Share grey water, either from shower or washing machine! i know WoodStock CycleWorks currently use gutter water into a jojo tank for bike washes Thanks, I'll try the washing machine grey water thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted September 4, 2017 Share Thanks, I'll try the washing machine grey water thing. Disclaimer, some peeps will say that depending on what "cleaning products" you're using can cause damage to the frame, me personally i haven't had any issues over the last 5-6months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted September 4, 2017 Share I rarely use water to clean my bike lately. I mainly focus on my fork and drivetrain. I use a rag to wipe off my chain and afterwards re-lubing it. A separate rag dedicated only for cleaning the fork's stanchions. If I want to clean my frame/degrease my drivetrain, I will get water from the water tanks.And I use a water bottle to clean, so basically 500ml or 750ml. timwightman and AmirL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 4, 2017 Share its going to rain tomorrow go outside with it ride it up and down your street for ten minutes Duane_Bosch and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted September 4, 2017 Share run the chain through the chain cleaner, rinse chain/cassete with left over water in water bottle from last cycle(less than 300ml), wipe the rest down with a damp cloth. bikebloke, lyslexic and Andrew_Smith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCPT Posted September 4, 2017 Share Grey water and one of those plant sprayers. The sort you use to spray bugspray onto rose bushes.Works very well. Like a mini high pressure hose. PhilipV, pista, Greybeard and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted September 4, 2017 Share Just shower with it, then its acceptable. Catty, Ferro, BSG and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted September 4, 2017 Share Grey water and one of those plant sprayers. The sort you use to spray bugspray onto rose bushes.Works very well. Like a mini high pressure hose. This definitely works and even with no restrictions in Gauteng I still use it. I think it takes 5L to fill and that is all you need for one bike...even when full of mud!!! I also use a soft bristled hand brush to get rid of dirt, helps in those hard to reach area's. BSG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted September 4, 2017 Share Grey water and one of those plant sprayers. The sort you use to spray bugspray onto rose bushes.Works very well. Like a mini high pressure hose. Sounds like a great idea. Are you talking about this one:https://www.takealot.com/pesticide-fertilizer-garden-sprayer-with-pressure-pump/PLID42507241?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInquNzaaL1gIVz7ftCh2PQwRnEAYYASABEgJDNfD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted September 4, 2017 Share Just shower with it, then its acceptable. with de lille water we are supposed to use, and de lille time recommended for showering, not sure how its gonna work out for both of you. But at least the bike doesn't need eau de toilette Edited September 4, 2017 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baracuda Posted September 4, 2017 Share with de lille water we are supposed to use, and de lille time recommended for showering, not sure how its gonna work out for both of you. But at least the bike doesn't need eau de toilette Turn on shower for 5 seconds and wet you and bike.Turn off and lather up you and bike.Then turn on shower for 8 seconds and rinse of you and bike.With the water pressure at our spot, running a tap for 13 seconds = 15 liters of water. I tried it into a bucket just to check. The tricky side is the Misses loosing her mind because you showering with your Pyga Edited September 4, 2017 by Baracuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 4, 2017 Share cleaned worst parts on bike and a very disgustingly dirty drive train this weekend with around 3l of water ..... sorry, rain water we "harvest" rain water (when it bloody rains) in 5l bottles, buckets, troughs and the bath .... this water is used to flush the toilets and for odds and ends such as cleaning the worst off the bikes .... last time it rained the wife washed the car in the rain .... wish I was there to see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 4, 2017 Share If people are using greywater etc, I'm gonna assume borehole/ well point is OK depending on the iron content of the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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