Winter Bike Maintenance: Salt, Wet Lube, Brakes, and Tires
Keep a bike ready through wet, cold weather with a practical winter maintenance routine for cleaning, chain lube, brakes, tires, salt, and storage.
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Keep a bike ready through wet, cold weather with a practical winter maintenance routine for cleaning, chain lube, brakes, tires, salt, and storage.

Clean bicycle tires with water, mild soap, and a soft brush. Skip tire shine, solvents, and pressure washing, then inspect the rubber and brakes for damage.

Clean a bike cassette with a brush, rag, and bike-safe degreaser while protecting the brakes and hub bearings. Removal is only needed for a deeper service.