E-BIKE CULT, the Italian magazine dedicated to the world of Mtb, has tested BKW, the MULTIFUNCTIONAL COLUMN FOR WASHING BICYCLES designed and produced by MTM HYDRO and dedicated to the thorough cleaning of all types of bicycles.

E-BIKE CULT, the Italian magazine dedicated to the world of Mtb, has tested BKW, the MULTIFUNCTIONAL COLUMN FOR WASHING BICYCLES designed and produced by MTM HYDRO and dedicated to the thorough cleaning of all types of bicycles.

A column launched on the market, which becomes the ideal alternative to high pressure washing, which in the long run proves to be very harmful to seals and bearings .

We offer you, in full, the article that appeared on the official websitewww.ebikecult.it.

MTM Hydro Bike Wash, the low pressure self-service wash

ARTICLE of Stefano Chiri

After the great success of the presentation article of the MTM Hydro low pressure washing column, we decided to further investigate this product by getting to know more closely how the MTM Hydro Bike Wash self-service station is made and how it works.

The Italian company, leader in the car wash sector, has created the MTM Hydro Bike Wash self-service column, a highly professional product dedicated to the world of two-wheeled pedals. A washing with a low pressure water jet ideal for the sensitive parts of a Mtb and e-Mtb. The Bike Wash column is clearly a professional product ideal for car washes, bike parks and in general for service stations dedicated to bicycles.

MTM Hydro has equipped the Bike Wash column with 4 programs:

- Low pressure water jet

- Brush with foam emission

- Jet of air

- Compressor with pressure gauge

By law there is clearly a STOP button which stops all operations for any eventuality or malfunction.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The first thing you notice is the fixing arm that fits all Mtb and e-Mtb handlebars.

The low-pressure water jet was the program that most intrigued us. The water that comes out of the gun is pressurized enough to remove surface dirt and begin to dissolve and soften the most persistent dirt without being aggressive in any way.

Subsequently, the use of the brush with the emission of foamy products is of fundamental importance to further facilitate the removal of dirt. The brush is well thought out and the foam is adequate to do a good job but we would like to point out that for those who purchase the MTM Hydro Bike Wash column it would be advisable to leave at least a small brush at the base of the station to scrub the most hidden areas of the frame.

With the low pressure water jet we will rinse the whole bike, and then use the air jet which is perfect for drying it, to remove water residues from sensitive areas such as bottom bracket, brakes, headset, linkages suspension and, in the case of e-MTB, electrical contacts.

Finally, with a fourth program we will be able to control tire pressure with a precise, yet easy to use, compressor with pressure gauge.

IN CONCLUSION

The MTM Hydro Bike Wash column turns out to be an excellent product for the businesses that will buy it, but above all an excellent service for those who need to clean up the MTB before doing maintenance or returning home.