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Resources Maintenance Riding Quick start Safety
2. Wash your bike
It just feels better to ride a clean bicycle.
Not only does it look good, it will also add
to the life of the bike. Constant attention
to your bicycle’s details will keep you up to
date with maintenance as well.
All you need is a water hose, a bucket,
mild soap, a soft brush, and a towel.
Wet your bicycle with the hose, then work
with the brush from the top down using
plenty of soapy water. Rinse the soap off
and wipe it down.
NOTICE: High pressure water may damage
bicycle parts. Do not clean your bicycle
with a high-pressure washer. High pres-
sure water might also seep into electric
connectors, motors, controllers, or other
parts of the electric system.