Bruhl MD1400 Dryer Review

Of all the things that I thought I didn’t need, this could have been top of the list. I’ve managed without one for years, why would I need one? I was so wrong…

I’d read a few reviews, extolling the virtues of drying your bike before shoving it in the garage, and so when I spent some cash on the new Hunter, I also decided that perhaps I should invest in a bike dryer to keep it looking tip top.

There are various offerings on the market (as an Amazon search will highlight) many much cheaper than the Bruhl. I was unconvinced of the longevity or service backup should there be problems of these cheaper alternatives, so I plumped for the Bruhl. (Also because I thought it might be easier to sell on if I didn’t find it useful - told you I was unconvinced!)
I am converted. It is so nice to be able to wash a bike and then dry it quickly to streak free perfection, ready for any further treatments you may wish to apply: wax polish, ACF50 etc. I dislike cleaning bikes intensely. Anything that makes it less of a chore is good in my book.

Lets have a closer look at the MD1400 model:- It’s the base model. It’s not heated, although the friction of the air through the system naturally produces warm air. It’s powerful - have hold of the hose before you turn it on! and don’t get it too close to delicate parts of the bike. It’s robustly built. It has an RCD unit built in and both the air hose (it extends a long way!) and the electric flex lengths are generous. Is it worth the extra money over the cheap versions? I can’t comment, but I can tell you that I don’t begrudge the money that I spent on the Bruhl.