Should You Jet Wash Your Bike? | Maintenance Monday

Published on May 15th 2017

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A hot topic, should you jet wash your bike? Will it damage the bearings? Simon took matters into his own hands and decided to find out for himself

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Simon gives this sealed bottom bracket bearing a good blasting with a jet wash, also known as a pressure washer to see if it's as damaging as many people think it is.

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