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Cleaning the Bicycle Chain
The first step
in you weekly bicycle maintenance routine is cleaning the
chain. Many bike shops will completely remove the chain and let it
soak in a vat of degreaser while working on the bike. And there is
nothing wrong with that. However, there is no real need to remove the
chain with the chain cleaners available today. |
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1) Start
out by filling the chain cleaner with degreaser (photo
1). This particular chain cleaner is a two part system
with a top and bottom portion. The top portion holds the
degreaser. The bottom portion contains the build in cleaning
brushes and stores the leftover degreaser.
2) Attach the chain cleaner to the chain and lock into
place. (photo 2). Whatever model
chain cleaner you purchase, directions will be provided.
3) (Photo 3) Take the
cleaner with your left hand. This particular model has a small
black button on top that when depressed, releases the degreaser
so as to clean the chain. Take the pedal with your right hand.
Begin turning the pedal and crank arm counter clockwise and with
your left hand, push the black button on top of the chain
cleaner. To help the flow of degreaser, keep the cleaner as
level as possible.
4) Follow this procedure until the all the fresh liquid
is used. Remove the chain cleaner and pour the remains into a
container. Then take an old rag and take hold of the chain while
turning the pedals counterclockwise again. This will help remove
any excess dirt and liquid.
5) Refill the container as in step 1 and perform steps 2-
4 two more times. You will notice by the third or fourth time, a
froth develop. This means that chain is pretty darn clean! Take
a rag and wipe off any excess. |
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