What lube shouldIuse?- Dry Lube–thinlubricantthathaslow
mileage butwon’tbringthetrailhome
with you. - Wet Lube–thicklubricatethathaslong
mileage butwillbringthetrailhomewith
you. - Wax Lube–superthickcreamthatisdry
to touch. Longlastingbutnottheeasiest
to clean.
When shouldIbecleaningmydrivetrain?
This will dependonwhatlubricantyouuse
and how oftenyouride.Asignthatyour
drivetrain needsacleanwouldbethat
your chain soundsgrittywhenpedallingor
leaves big blackmarksonyourhandwhen
you touch it.Can I ride mybikeafterIjustlubricated
it?
Yes and no, mostlubricantsneedtime
to set after beingapplied.Readtheback
of the bottleandseethemanufacturers’
recommendations.Itisgoodpracticeto
lubricate yourchainafteraridenotbefore.6
Wash the
chain down
under a tap
and wipe it clean.7
Scrub the derailleur
pulley wheels and
chainrings with a
brush, and brush the citrus
degreaser onto the cassette
and give it scrub.4
If this isn’t enough, use a chain tool to remove
your chain.5
Place the chain
in a container
with degreaser,
shake it vigorously.
8
Rinse everything with water and wipe dry
with a clean rag then leave to continue to dry.9
Refit
your
chain.10
Lube the chain with
your favour chain
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