Cleaning Nomad Wheels

johnr475 · 11-06-2007, 04:39 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain.

JohnR

flightdoc · 11-06-2007, 04:58 PM

pulling the bag is the best way I know of. of course while the bag is off you can clean the backside of the bag too. Use a big rag in the front or something on a handle.

lw · 11-06-2007, 07:56 PM

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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain. JohnR

Got any kids that like to ride with Dad? Sounds like a good toll for ride time. Dear daughter Sarah helps me clean my bike.

dogdoc · 11-06-2007, 08:00 PM

Just have to get your hand and micro cloth in there and do it, bags on is the way i do it.

dank · 11-06-2007, 08:32 PM

I thought that was what rain was for.

11-06-2007, 08:35 PM

You're supposed to wash the wheels?

ds06nomad · 11-06-2007, 10:14 PM

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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain.

JohnR

John,
Unfortunately, the best way(s) have been mentioned: removing the bags and getting in there and painstakingly attend to each nook and crannie.

A second-best (and it's a distant 2nd best) is to use something like "Wheel brite" or some kind of spray on cleaner. It won't get the wheels as sparkly clean and show-room new looking as good ol' elbow grease, but it's better than nothing!

My $.02,
Daryl

johnr475 · 11-07-2007, 08:56 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Doesn't look like there is any easy way to do this. LW, All my kids have grown up and moved away. Looks like you are a brother firefighter. I have just retired with 30 years of service. I am enjoying retirement but I miss the job. At least I have time to clean my wheels!

JohnR

flightdoc · 11-07-2007, 09:41 AM

take it to the firehouse and let those young firemen do it for you!!! use the jaws of life to remove the bag!!

johnr475 · 11-07-2007, 09:59 AM

Excellent idea! Like the Beatles said "We like to keep our fire engine clean. It's a clean machine"

JohnR

flightdoc · 11-07-2007, 11:23 AM

You are showing your age now!! I remember them on Ed Sullivan!

johnr475 · 11-07-2007, 12:33 PM

You are only as old as you feel. I feel like I'm 25, except my knees hurt, I've had 2 shoulder surgeries, I can't see anything without my glasses, Got a herniated disc in my back. I can't think of anything else. Oh wait, my mind is going too!

JohnR

bobzinger · 11-07-2007, 02:36 PM

I only wash the rear wheel about every 3 washes, then I pull the bags. I wear a fleece mitten and dip it in soapy water. It gets in all the nooks real well.

dank · 11-08-2007, 08:29 AM

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I wear a fleece mitten and dip it in soapy water.

Well now.... that must shock and disgust the neighbors! I just wear jeans and a t-shirt when I wash my bike.

bobzinger · 11-08-2007, 11:39 AM

That's why I only do it every 3 washes!

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johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Cleaning Nomad Wheels Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain. JohnR Login or Register to Remove Ads
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flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Cleaning Nomad Wheels pulling the bag is the best way I know of. of course while the bag is off you can clean the backside of the bag too. Use a big rag in the front or something on a handle.
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Cleaning Nomad Wheels Just have to get your hand and micro cloth in there and do it, bags on is the way i do it.
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11-06-2007, 08:35 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Cleaning Nomad Wheels You're supposed to wash the wheels?
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11-07-2007, 08:56 AM	#8
johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Cleaning Nomad Wheels Thanks for all the suggestions. Doesn't look like there is any easy way to do this. LW, All my kids have grown up and moved away. Looks like you are a brother firefighter. I have just retired with 30 years of service. I am enjoying retirement but I miss the job. At least I have time to clean my wheels! JohnR
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11-07-2007, 09:41 AM	#9
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Cleaning Nomad Wheels take it to the firehouse and let those young firemen do it for you!!! use the jaws of life to remove the bag!!
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11-07-2007, 09:59 AM	#10
johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Cleaning Nomad Wheels Excellent idea! Like the Beatles said "We like to keep our fire engine clean. It's a clean machine" JohnR
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11-07-2007, 11:23 AM	#11
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Cleaning Nomad Wheels You are showing your age now!! I remember them on Ed Sullivan!
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11-07-2007, 12:33 PM	#12
johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Cleaning Nomad Wheels You are only as old as you feel. I feel like I'm 25, except my knees hurt, I've had 2 shoulder surgeries, I can't see anything without my glasses, Got a herniated disc in my back. I can't think of anything else. Oh wait, my mind is going too! JohnR
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11-07-2007, 02:36 PM	#13
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Cleaning Nomad Wheels I only wash the rear wheel about every 3 washes, then I pull the bags. I wear a fleece mitten and dip it in soapy water. It gets in all the nooks real well. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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11-08-2007, 11:39 AM	#15
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Cleaning Nomad Wheels That's why I only do it every 3 washes! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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