Cleaning of chain and all components
On Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 5:39:48 AM UTC+2, AK wrote:
I spent about 3.5 hrs. cleaning my chain and everything it comes in contact with.
What a tedious job.
Used the following:
1. Engine cleaner
2. Paint thinner
3. Used toothbrush
4. Occasional foul language
I mentioned it to my friendly bike repair guy and he said many do not realize the damage a dirty chain does to the bearings etc.
It shortens their life.
I think it helped as I think I can go around 3 mph faster.
Any other maintenance tips?
Thanks,
Andy
It always too soon to quit.
If you ride a 15 dollar chain and a 30 dolar cassette and you are not a bike nerd like some of us don't do that again. Wipe your chain as clean as possible with a rag before lubing. Lube regularly with whatever oily stuff and ride the **** out of your chain until some gears starts to skip. Then replace the chain and cassette. If you ride a 45 dollar chain and a 200 dollar cassette pay attention to some of the advice you get.
Lou, my 2 cents.
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