Hello, Mayor Daley? I know where the city's salt supply went...

It's on my bike! :(

Does anyone have any suggestions where I can wash my bike, especially around west loop/uk village? I don't have access to a spigot/hose where I live, and I need to desalinate my poor Swobo stat!

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Permalink Reply by Joyce M. Fitzgerald on January 14, 2010 at 11:50am

West Town Bikes has a nice bike wash station with spray nozzle hose. Plus degreaser, chain lube, tools, etc.

Throw them a couple bucks if you can, and get some good vibes while you shine up your bike!

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Permalink Reply by cutifly on January 14, 2010 at 12:22pm

You'd be surprised how easy it is to just use someones when they are not home.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on January 18, 2010 at 1:54pm

Use car wax on most of the bicycle (excluding braking surfaces) and you can brush off the dirt and salt.
http://www.icebike.org/Equipment/maintenance.htm

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Permalink Reply by Eric R on January 18, 2010 at 2:12pm

It is suppose to rain on Sunday, that will be the next time my bike gets washed (I leave my winter bike outside 24/7 unless I work on it). Cleaning it at a car wash when spring arrives does sound ideal.