Haven’t ridden in a while due to college, and ended up with dirt all over the cassette and chain, anybody know how to clean it?
by zynamyte
Haven’t ridden in a while due to college, and ended up with dirt all over the cassette and chain, anybody know how to clean it?
by zynamyte
3 Comments
You need a degreaser and a brush. Like the following:
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I like to put some rubbing alcohol or brake cleaner on a shop rag and rub it back and forth across sections of the chain. It’s just chain grease that’s picked up dirt or dust.
Grab a chain scrubber tool like Park Tool makes, follow the directions, let dry, and relube with your lube of choice. It’s by far the easiest way and you’ll get a shiny clean chain.