Quickly clean dirt, clay, road grime and chain soils off your bike with this easy-to-use cleaner that's safe for the environment and your bike. Three rust and oxidation inhibitors protect metal surfaces to prevent flash rusting and aluminum pitting. Five cleaning agents work together to create a high-speed cleaning system. Special anti-static agent helps minimize after-wash dust adhesion. Wash does not contain chlorinated solvents, phosphates, benzenes, citrus extracts, abrasives or napthas, which can harm components and the environment. Safe for all bike surfaces including titanium, aluminum, fiberglass, clear coat, chrome, rubber, plastic, vinyl and leather.
Submitted by
Maha
a Weekend Warrior
from Foster City Date Reviewed: October 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
The one I'm on
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Works
Weaknesses:
Expensive
Bike Setup:
GF Zebrano '06
Bottom Line:
Finish Line Bike Wash works remarkably well. After using it for the 1st time I thought for certain that all the dust collected in the tight areas of the brakes, crankset, chainstay and frame would still have to be scrubbed to remove all the dust, dirt, and grime.
After I hosed everything off and dried with shop towels everything was clean! All I could say was Wow! The top of my brake pads looked brand new and I could honestly say I never saw my bike look so clean and new.
My front v-brakes actually worked better after cleaning off the sides of the rim. Also, I know that I am increasing the service life of many components because dust and dirt will inevitably creep into places they should be in which will cause components to wear down faster.
My qualms:
Not sure what's in this stuff. It is a strange looking bright pink liquid which comes in a strange package. There is a 1 liter bottle that comes attached to a squirt handle which you are supposed to install after opening the top. Not sure why they can't just put the squirter in before shipping and sell it like they do Windex.
Is there a degreaser inside? The Bike Wash left my front shocks bright and shiny clean, but is that necessarily a good thing? I thought it was better to have a little bit of grease on it (I wound up putting some Teflon lube on it). If there is degreaser inside, isn't that bad for the bottom bracket?
I wound up spraying and placing Finish Line Teflon lube (red cap) all over the rear sprocket, chain, and derailleur. I didn't touch my handlebar or grips because I wasn't sure what this stuff would do to it. Now that I have some experience, I don't think it would harm them.
I think this stuff is pretty safe to use, but I do think that it does such a good job removing all the dust grime and gook from all the tiniest of areas I would definitely consider putting some lube just to make sure you have enough. In this respect, the Bike wash may too effective for it's own good.
I'm surprised they haven't found other uses for Finish Line's Bike Wash. I'm certain it can have other uses. It is so easy to use and extremely effective.
One con: the price. I can understand why people will pass on the $12 price and simply use dishwash detergent or whatever. To each his own. You are saving money, I'm saving time, and my frame/components (due to anti-static effect).
I think the Finish Line Bike Wash is worth the money considering the time and money spent. I just wish that I knew the best (optimum) way to use it.
I give the Bike Wash only 4 Flaming Dogs for value because it cost so much, but 5 Dogs because it works so remarkably well.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Downhiller
from Moab, Utah Date Reviewed: February 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
cleans awesome!
Weaknesses:
fogs glass
Similar Products Used:
simple green
Bike Setup:
dhrace ranked 3rd semi pro in USA 2001
Bottom Line:
When bike is filthy muddy speay Bike wash let sit for a few minutes, lightly hose off. incredibly no need for brushing or scrubbing. Bike wash cleans excellent! has rudt inhibitors so chain wont even rust if u dont dry it. great for bolt heads, keeps em clean and rust free. also, great for spd.
Spray on, hose off.
best product Finish Line makes and that is saying a whole lot cause the Teflon Plus chain lube is Phenomenol.
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