How To Clean Your Chain And Drivetrain
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Sick of those grease tattoos you get on your calf every time you ride? Afraid to put your bike in the back of the car for fear you’ll slime the interior? Do you dread fixing flats because it means dealing with the filthy chain? Well, there’s a simple solution: clean your drivetrain and then keep it clean! |
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![]() "skipping" while pedaling, which could cause a crash. This means you should replace the cassette, too. |
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![]() An easier way is to use a chain-cleaning tool. You fill it with solvent, snap it on the chain and pedal to brush the links clean. This keeps the mess to a minimum making cleaning relatively easy. Never pour solvents directly on the bike as they may end up disolving the grease in your hubs. |
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