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Old May 15, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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... who washes their bike in the rain? it's going to get wet anyways so what's the big deal?
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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LOL! Reminds me of my late father. He used to always wash whatever car was in the driveway during the rain saying the soft rain water wouldn't leave spots on a clean car. He was right, for the most part!
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Funny, was gonna wash mine today in the rain, put it in the garage and dry it..
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Light rain here - going out to wash mine and then dry it in the garage. Just like upstate tim said. That way when the sun does shine it's ready to ''roll'', not wash.

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Old May 15, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Weird. I've never ever thought of washing my bike in the rain but it actually sounds like a great idea! Think I'll try it next time.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Will not leave water spots and the sun wont dry up your soap before you get to rince it off.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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I don't specifically wait for rain to wash my bike but at the same time I wash it in the rain if it's needed rather than wait for clear weather. sorry, should have worded it better.
 
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ive done my bikes and my cars in the rain.. like has been said a lot less water spots when the sun isn't out !
 
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Sounds like a great idea since it is all way raining here in Washington.
 
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I'll pass on washing bike in the rain,sounds like a miserable day,
besides it's usually a freakin cold rain in N.H.
 
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