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Thread: Drivetrain Cleaning Frequency
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11-07-2017, 11:32 AM #51
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11-07-2017, 12:22 PM #52Banned
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Truly, the most finicky and precise bicycle owner completely disassembles his chain, degreases it, autoclaves it, and then applies a microfilm coating to all matching surfaces, under a microscope. Then he dye-tests coverage under a black light. If everything is copacetic, he reassembles the chain in a sterile box and transports it to the bicycle only after doing a pre-op surgical scrub of his hands.
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11-07-2017, 12:30 PM #53Registered User
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Ultra sonic cleaner then full hot paraffin wax bath.
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11-07-2017, 12:41 PM #54
You're on the right track.
Sheldon Brown has the ultimate chain cleaning method:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
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11-07-2017, 12:45 PM #55Banned
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I confess, Sheldon's little story was something I read long ago, I copped it fully as inspiration, modernized with microparticles, but it's still a Denis Leary to his Bill Hicks.
The addition of the autoclave is a tiny dry fly presented to wily old brown trout who ignore most everything passing them by unless it's interesting or calorie-laden enough.
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11-07-2017, 12:59 PM #56Registered User
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11-07-2017, 01:27 PM #57Registered User
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wait a minute its not a 10 minute procedure ?
yeah when you decide to go wax initialy getting all the grease and oil out of the chain is a big job, I used simple green in the chain scrubber following up with a can of aerosol brake cleaner but I don't see needing to do that again ... so much cleanerLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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11-07-2017, 01:37 PM #58Banned
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11-07-2017, 01:48 PM #59Registered User
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I don't actually do the ultra sonic and hot wax, was just tossing it out there.
With the price of Eagle cassettes I think I'll be looking at a more rigorous drivetrain maintenance plan to extend the life of the cassette.
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11-07-2017, 01:51 PM #60Gluten Free Dan
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dah fuq
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11-07-2017, 04:22 PM #61Registered User
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Kerosene is a great cleaner and cheap. Get it by the jug in camping section. I tried some bike lubes, but I am back to Dupont Chain Saver. Never picks up dirt, drive train runs smooth and quiet, and does not fling off(more of a motorcycle thing). Progold is great for pliers though...
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11-07-2017, 07:52 PM #62
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11-07-2017, 09:14 PM #63
This turned into quite the thread lol!
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11-07-2017, 10:06 PM #64
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11-08-2017, 12:43 AM #65
I think it’s worth a discussion of what people are wiping with. Seems a standard paper towel like Bounty or Brawny are just too flimsy and linty.
However many are in a shit ton.
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11-08-2017, 12:50 AM #66
^^ Your mom’s old undies work quite well.
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11-08-2017, 07:22 AM #67
Was not wiping properly, have since corrected that issue. Thanks guys.
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11-08-2017, 09:33 AM #68
Fuck it. I'm never cleaning or lubing my chain again.
Ride it til it breaks and then I'll go buy a new bike.
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11-08-2017, 09:56 AM #69
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11-08-2017, 10:23 AM #70
And we haven't even gotten into checking your chain for wear and frequency of replacement!
IMO, replacing that before it gets too worn is just as if not more important than cleaning for prolonging the life of your cassette and rings.Florence Nightingale's Stormtrooper
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11-08-2017, 11:43 AM #71Banned
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My Park chain wear indicator tool lives next to my bottle of Finish line dry. Going to check my chain wear in a few minutes when I head out for more riding and trail work. Gorgeous day!!!!
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11-08-2017, 12:33 PM #72
New chain every spring....used to be spring and mid summer but I️ don’t get after it like I️ Used to. If you wait until it’s worn on the indicator the cassette damage is already done.....
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11-08-2017, 01:39 PM #73
Wasn't there someone in here who used to talk about having like 3 active chains per bike? 2 soaking in degreaser while the 3rd was in use for like 30 days? Extend the life of the chainring and cassette maybe?
That's hardcore commitment. The only thing I'd change is to have 1 in degreaser and the other in the wax can.However many are in a shit ton.
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11-08-2017, 03:32 PM #74Banned
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You can extend the life of your cassette and chainring(s) buy SIMPLY using a chain till the chain wear indicator tells you to get a new chain, then just swap to the new chain and yer done. No need to have 3 chains and creating needless extra work for oneself. I go at least 3 chain swaps on a cassette and chainring.
Running a a chain and cassette/rings till everything is worn out is certainly one way to do it, but shifting/power transfer/ride quality go DH for the back half of the drivetrain life where if yer swapping the chain before it reaches its stretch limit then yer always riding a nice performing tight drivetrain with WAY less of a chance of catastrophic chain snap if you wear out everything together.
Chains are much cheaper than changing chain/cassette/rings altogether.
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11-08-2017, 03:36 PM #75
It's funny, I was just thinking what a shame it was that this thread's inspiration and Rog spent so little time together. Epic. It could have been epic.
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