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Tired but happy. This is how cyclists, and mountain bikers in particular, often stand on the doorstep of their city apartment block after a tour. All they have to do now is quickly push the bike into the cellar and then get into the warm shower. But at every step, the lumps of dirt trickle off the bike like breadcrumbs. The trail inevitably leads to the culprit's cellar compartment. Stress is inevitable. If you don't have an outdoor washing area at home, the only option is often to take a diversion to the petrol station. Mobile low-pressure cleaners can be the solution here. Thanks to battery power and an integrated water tank, the bike can be cleaned independently of the public water supply. We have tested five models.
In contrast to their big brother, the high-pressure cleaner with a mains and water connection and more than 100 bar, low-pressure cleaners only reach a maximum water pressure of 5 to 20 bar. This is completely sufficient for cleaning bikes, and sensitive bearings (such as on the rear triangle, bottom bracket and headset), which can easily be penetrated by water, are thus protected from corrosion. A tank usually integrated into the device holds up to 20 litres of water. If you need more, take an extra canister with you - you have to do this anyway with the Worx pressure washer, as it is the only one in the test without an integrated tank.
The entire comparison test with all results including technical data and ratings is available as a PDF for 1.49 euros in the download area below:
- Aqua2Go Pro
- Bosch Fontus
- Kärcher OC 3 Bike Box
- Lidl Parkside PDR 12 AI
- Worx Hydroshot WG629E
No electricity, no water connection? Then compact low-pressure cleaners are the answer. They are practical for travelling and usually cheaper than their high-pressure counterparts. We tested five models from 40 to 300 euros in practice.
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Matthias Borchers
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