So far, we've used whatever "green" liquid soap (gallon size) available at our favorite locally owned hardware store. There are several bike wash brushes (Pedro makes a couple; others generic) that are kind to the finish. Park Tool makes some brushes that are handy to remove gunk around the rear components.

Thanks for asking.

Carl


On Oct 11, 2012, at 02:45 PM, Jon Sher <jonathansher@charter.net> wrote:

What do you use for liquid in the bike bath?

 

From: thethinktank-bounces@lists.bikecollectives.org [mailto:thethinktank-bounces@lists.bikecollectives.org] On Behalf Of Carl Voss
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 10:59 AM
To: The Think Tank
Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike baths/showers/washing

 

In Des Moines, we're pretty excited about moving from our current space (about 1,500 sq ft) to new leased space being built for us--a comfy 3,500 sq ft.

 

I suspect in coming weeks, I'll fire off a few questions requesting ideas about bike storage, wrench stations, and retail/display space.

 

One immediate question regarding plumbing requires our attention in the next week: How we will wash/spray down grungy bikes. (We offer this as a service for members and first step in refurbishing bikes.)

 

We currently have a bike bath, a custom sheet-metal tank measuring about 18 inches wide by 60 inches long. We're thinking about getting rid of the bike bath and switching to a bike shower area.

 

Plumber needs to know what we're thinking

 

So, what works well in your community bike project? 

Any photos and measurements to share?

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Carl Voss, chair

Des Moines Bicycle Collective, Central Iowa's only nonprofit bike shop.

Mobile: 515-210-0237

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