New bike - How to keep clean with a furry dog?

[Mesoc]

Well I am returning to biking finally. I got a Gravity Avenue B from BikesDirect and just waiting on the LBS to finish assembling it. I already got my gear and ready to have some fun!

My last time I had my bike though, I kept my bike inside (I live in a small townhouse), and I have a golden retriever that just loves to shed hairballs in warm weather. It so happens that those hairballs get on the chain. Any recommendations? Maybe covering it with a blanket or something? It's a brand new entry level bike so I want to try and keep it in tip top shape. Stupid issue to have, but it needs to be addressed ;> Thanks fellow bikers

 

[Volnix]

You can maybe hang the bike on a hook up the wall where fido cant reach it?

Unless...

 

[danfoz]

Can't be worse than my furball.

Atilla. He's 20 this year...



Come to think of it a buddy of mine had a golden and I once went over right after a brushing. I didn't realize that much hair could come off an animal.

Fluff is relatively easy to manage if you check the chain before riding/moving the bike. Or hang it/cover it which in your case may be a necessity.

 

[alienator]

Fortunately our dogs only shed once a year........for 365 days. Learn to love a vacuum cleaner.

 

[CAMPYBOB]

"Atilla. He's 20 this year..."

Wow! I had a cat that lived to 19 and thought THAT was old!

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[Look 566 Rider]

Why is your dog riding your bike?

 

[danfoz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Look 566 Rider .
Why is your dog riding your bike?


LMFAO!

 

[rosemerry778]

Best of luck with that. Have a lot of fun