How Often do you Wash Your Mountain Bike?

Some mountain bikers break out the hose after every ride. Others like to keep a constant crust covering their bike.
By Jeff Barber

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Whether you ride in wet or dry conditions, your mountain bike will eventually get dirty. And while off-road bikes are designed with dirt in mind, most of us will eventually come to a point where a good bike wash is necessary. Some riders will go to great lengths to avoid getting out the hose, while others ritualistically anoint their mountain bike after every ride.

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