{"id":3503,"date":"2019-10-20T20:23:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T20:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclinghacker.com\/?p=3503"},"modified":"2019-10-20T20:23:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-20T20:23:03","slug":"how-to-clean-a-bike-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bikepure.org\/how-to-clean-a-bike-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean and Lube Your Bike Chain – 9 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are like me, you love your bike and all the gear<\/a>, and you’re very careful with it.<\/p>\n You can make your bicycle last longer and perform better if you take proper care of it.<\/p>\n One of the simplest ways to do that, cleaning the bike chain, requires little time and minimal cycle maintenance skills.<\/p>\n The drivetrain and chain get the dirtiest of all bike parts. That degrades the cycle’s longevity and performance in many ways, including:<\/p>\n Your bike needs regular chain cleanings. You can do this with the chain on the bike or by taking it off. The following instructions will help you learn how to clean a bike chain.<\/p>\n Things you will need:<\/p>\n Stand beside your bike and examine the entire chain. Lift the rear wheel off of the ground with one hand and rotate the pedal nearest you slowly.<\/p>\n Visually inspect each chain link rust and dirt. Also, look for tight links \u2013 those that bend poorly while passing through the rear derailleur.<\/p>\n Listen for squeaks while turning it. Get on for a moment and ride it, listening for squeaks. Dirt, rust, tight links, and squeaks all signal that your chain requires cleaning. Here’s how to properly remove rust from a bike chain<\/a>.<\/p>\n Clean it by:<\/p>\n Sometimes, this will not provide enough cleanliness. You can pick up a chain-cleaning tool at the bike store. It attaches to the bike chain to conduct a deep cleaning that takes little time.<\/p>\n If you lock up your cycle outside, even under a bike cover or tarp, you should conduct this inspection once per week, especially if you ride daily. If you park your bike inside a garage or indoors, you can inspect it every two to three weeks.<\/p>\nWhat Dirt Does to Your Bike Chain<\/h2>\n
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Cleaning with Your Chain On the Bike<\/h2>\n
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