Click on image for the Amazon link I'm a sucker for white wheels. But whenever the subject comes up on a public forum, the first comment is usually something like, "they sure are hard to keep clean."
And that's true, but it's also true of any color wheel, especially rears with chain drives. My solution over the years is simply to keep them clean, rather than letting the dirt and grime win. Of course, that's relatively easy for an occasional use classic bike — a daily rider is another matter.
This tool will help in either case. It's a medium-soft bristle brush designed for today's cars with alloy wheels and all their nooks and crannies but works well on our motorcycle wheels, both alloy and wire spoke. It also accesses hard to reach bits like brake calipers, engine recesses and much more. Yesterday it helped make the final detailing of Project 39 (for its new owner) much less of a chore. The brake dust and chain splatter disappeared with minimal effort and no bruised knuckles. The intricate calipers, swingarm, chain guard and exhaust pipes now look their best.
$9 well spent.
And that's true, but it's also true of any color wheel, especially rears with chain drives. My solution over the years is simply to keep them clean, rather than letting the dirt and grime win. Of course, that's relatively easy for an occasional use classic bike — a daily rider is another matter.
This tool will help in either case. It's a medium-soft bristle brush designed for today's cars with alloy wheels and all their nooks and crannies but works well on our motorcycle wheels, both alloy and wire spoke. It also accesses hard to reach bits like brake calipers, engine recesses and much more. Yesterday it helped make the final detailing of Project 39 (for its new owner) much less of a chore. The brake dust and chain splatter disappeared with minimal effort and no bruised knuckles. The intricate calipers, swingarm, chain guard and exhaust pipes now look their best.
$9 well spent.
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