[music] Conor: Tan wall tires look amazing on a bike.
I don't know what it is. It must be some kind of cycling voodoo. Whenever I see them, I
just think, "Woah." The thing is, it can be quite frustrating because they pick up dirt
easily and stain from time to time. Don't fear. Here are our top tips keeping those
tan wall tires clean. All right, first, you want to give your wheels a good spray of the
hose. Get any of those big chunks of dirt and the excess mud off the tires before you
start. It's like giving yourself a blank canvas because there's going to be some elbow grease
coming next, but hose first. Now next up, you want a good, clean bucket
with plenty of soap. Don't hold back on that soap, and you also want a clean sponge. I'd
prefer this to a dirty one. A dirty sponge can often have some oil residue, and make
it harder to get those suds going in the bucket. You're really going to need those suds to
get in there on those town walls and give it a good scrub in a second. Get in there
with a sponge, plenty of suds, really mix it in, and you want to in the soap really
get in there on the tan walls, then plenty of elbow grease in this next section.
Now, don't hold back on the elbow grease, and just get in there with the suds. Give
it a good scrub. Remember, afterwards, just wash off simply with water. If there are still
some stubborn stains left on the tires after using the hot soapy water, a good bio degreaser
is a perfect option. Just check that it does work on rubber. If your tires are Gumball's,
then this can really help those stubborn stains. Simply spray-on, agitate the soft brush, and
leave for five minutes, then thoroughly wash off with water. Just try not to get this on
your brake pads or your rotors. Also, I'd advise against this on cotton wall
tires. Remember, when you're finished, wash up thoroughly with water. Another key point
to remember is to try to keep your braking surfaces clean. Any buildup of dirt on these
surfaces, especially if you're using rim brakes, can really spread to the tires and end up
staining them over longer periods. I'd recommend using a cleaner concentrate that you simply
spray-on to the surfaces and then leave for five minutes, agitate with a brush, and then
wash off with water. Mavic also produce a great abrasive scrubber.
It's a little block of rubber that can be used to wipe down braking surfaces. Keep those
rims and wheels clean, and you'll stop those stubborn stains building up on your tan walls.
One final tip, and not one to be underestimated, is the simple baby wipe. In this case, we
definitely recommend the ones that are biodegradable and not the ones that end up in a landfill.
Please avoid them. When you finish cleaning your tires, look for any final stubborn stains.
Just give them a wipe down with the baby wipe. It's great for adding that final bit of shine
to your tires after you finish cleaning them. I used to do this quite a lot, actually, when
I was turning up to a race with a dirty bike, and my team manager was looking away and give
it a quick wipe of a baby wipe to make amends. Baby wipe does a great job. Those are our
top tips for cleaning for tan walls. Now, you can go out on your next ride and be the
envy of all your mates with those amazing tan wall tires. Have you any hacks with cleaning
your tan wall tires? Let us know in the comments section below. If you found this video useful,
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