214282 1355 Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking Bike Repair & Maintenance true Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:39:10 -0700 /system/videos/5/82/42/21/214282.flv how to clean a chain, how to clean a bike chain, how to clean a bicycle chain, bicycle repair, bicycle maintenance, bike repair, bike maintenance, bicycle cleaning, bike cleaning, chain cleaning How To Clean a Bicycle Chain Short Version http://www.howcast.com/videos/214282-How-To-Clean-a-Bicycle-Chain-Short-Version http://www.howcast.com/videos/214282-How-To-Clean-a-Bicycle-Chain-Short-Version/edit approved 595 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=214282"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=214282" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 caeasura http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/short_version_thumbnail_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 662 false true false 80343 1 -9 Fact The grime you’re trying to remove from your chain can consist of oil, grease, lube, silt, sand, mud, salt, acids, bases, and any combination of these and other organic and inorganic soils. Some chain cleaning methods are most effective on the kinds of soils you find while riding on heavily trafficked roads, like oils, greases, acids, and bases. Others are more effective on the kinds of soils you find while riding trails, like mud, silt, and sand. It will save you a lot of time and aggravation to carefully consider what kind of riding you do, where you do it, and what kind of lube you use before deciding how to clean your chain.

]]> 80342 2 26 Fact Use Speed Clean Speed Degreaser and a rag to clean your chain if you don’t have time to fully clean your chain and the rest of your drivetrain, but don’t want to apply lube on top of a dirty chain. This method works especially well on the kinds of soils that result from road riding in wet or dry conditions, like oils, greases, and road salts, and is also great for removing old lube, including wax lubes. It doesn’t work as well on soils consisting of large particles, like sand. One concern when spraying a chain down with degreaser or lube and wiping it off is that grime actually gets pushed deep inside the chain, where it’s most susceptible to wear. Speed Clean, however, totally dissolves grime, has a powerful spray that blows dirt out of the chain’s internals, and dries within seconds, so that it doesn’t have time to leach into the chain.

]]> 80367 3 54 Tip Brace the can against the seatstay and wheel dropouts. This will hold the can steady, allowing you to focus the spray on the chain, instead of missing it and spraying other parts.

]]> 80401 4 54 Tip Brace the can against the seatstay and wheel dropouts. This will hold the can steady, allowing you to focus the spray on the chain, instead of missing it and spraying other parts.

]]> 80380 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/64.jpg Spray the chain while turning the crank backwards for about ten turns. Then place your rag in your hand, grip the chain with it, and turn the crank backwards again for another couple of turns. Lift the rag, move to a clean spot, and repeat the process until a minimum of dirt appears in the rag. Moving to a clean spot will keep you from running the chain through the dirt you just removed. You may find that the residue you’re wiping off is dry, not wet as you might expect after spraying the chain down with a liquid degreaser. This is because Speed Clean dries instantly, which has many advantages when used for other applications. However, the dry residue consists of fully dissolved grime, and will come off into the rag just as easily as if it were wet.

]]> 80366 6 90 Tip Wiping below the chainstay usually gives you more room to work and allows you to pull down on the chain, which places it under tension and opens up the links slightly.

]]> 80369 7 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/95.jpg Lube your chain after cleaning it to prevent flash rust from forming. This is especially easy with Speed Clean because, as we’ve already mentioned, it dries instantly, which means that you can apply lube right away, without waiting for the chain to dry. There’s a kind of lube for every kind of riding conditon, like wet lubes for riding in wet conditions, dry lubes for riding in dry conditons, ceramic lubes for racing, etc. Many of these lubes are not compatible with one another, like oils and waxes, and can turn your chain into a dirty mess minutes after you cleaned it. If you don’t know what lube you’re going to use, Finish Line’s Dry Teflon Lube is a good choice. It’s carrier fluid evaporates instantly, leaving dry Teflon particles and anti-rust additives which will not only work with other kinds of lube, but actually fortify them. If it turns out that you’ll be riding in dry conditions, you can just leave it on as is.

]]> 80370 8 113 Tip Wipe any dirty degreaser off of your rims. Earlier, we mentioned that Speed Clean’s fast-drying properties have many advantages for other applications. One of these applications is the cleaning of rims and disc brake rotors. If you get Speed Clean on your rims, it will not only wipe off easily, but will also remove any dirt and brake pad residue from the braking track, even if it’s already contaminated with dissolved grime from the chain. Unlike other degreasers, it won’t leave a slick film on the rim that might compromise braking or cause squealing. If you’re using a degreaser other than Speed Clean, wipe the dirty degreaser off of your rims, then pour a bit of alcohol into a rag, and wipe the rims down again, allowing time for the alcohol to dry before riding.

]]> 80378 9 131 Fact Use the Grunge Brush and Multi Degreaser if you’re in a hurry, but want to clean your chain more deeply than you could with degreaser and a rag. This method works especially well on the kinds of soils that result from riding on dirty roads and trails, like sand, silt, and mud, all of which are most easily removed with a brush, and can’t really be wiped off with a rag. Also use the Grunge Brush if you’re in a hurry but need to clean other drivetrain parts that your chain comes into contact with, like your chainrings, cogs, and derailleur pulleys, because they’re so dirty that they would immediately blacken a clean, freshly lubed chain.

]]> 80377 10 152 Warning Citrus degreasers, including the Citrus Degreaser made by Finish Line, are among the most powerful degreasers available, and are excellent for cleaning metal parts, especially when soaking is required. However, DO NOT USE CITRUS DEGREASERS ON PLASTIC AND RUBBER PARTS, including the Grunge Brush. They will soften the plastic and rubber and eventually warp or even crack it.

]]> 80376 11 166 Fact The Grunge Brush has two ends, a U-shaped head with a short brush in the center and two medium brushes on either side that’s intended for cleaning chains, and a tail with a longer brush that’s intended for cleaning other drivetrain parts, particularly the cogset, which requires a longer brush that can reach into the spaces between the cogs. The stiffness of the brushes varies according to their length, with the shortest brush being the stiffest, and the longest being the most flexible. The fact that the brush blocks are removable means that there are a multitude of different ways to configure the brush, depending on your needs. In this video we cover the chain, chainrings, cogset, and derailleur pulleys, but you can also configure the Grunge Brush to clean disc brake rotors, shift and brake levers, hubs without even removing the wheels, even the surfaces of tires if you’ve been on a dirty ride and are trying to remove debris that might cause flats. If you do use the Grunge Brush on brake rotors, DON’T USE MULTI DEGREASER. Instead, use the brush dry, or use Speed Clean Speed Degreaser.

]]> 80373 12 187 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/187.jpg Prepare the Grunge Brush for use. A new can of Multi Degreaser has two tabs on either side of the cap that need to be pressed in at the same time while turning the cap counterclockwise. Once the cap is off, pull out the plastic tab covering the opening. Place the Grunge Brush headfirst or tailfirst into a clean can, depending on whether you’re cleaning a chain or another drivetrain part, then pour Multi Degreaser into the can until the head is covered. Swirl the brush around to fully moisten it.

]]> 80365 13 200 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/200.jpg As you generally do when cleaning and lubing your chain, shift your chain into the middle or small chainring and one of the middle cogs. Holding your crank with one hand to steady it and keep the chain from moving, push the Grunge Brush onto the chain so that the chain fits snugly into the head between the center brush and the two side brushes. Then turn the crank backwards about ten turns, depending on how dirty the chain is and how clean you’d like it.

]]> 80371 14 214 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/214.jpg Pull down on the handle of the Grunge Brush. This will rotate the head ninety degrees so that the brushes that were on the inside, top, and outside of the chain are now on the top, outside, and bottom of the chain, ensuring that all sides of the chain are fully cleaned. If the chain is very dirty, clean the brush off by swirling it in the can filled with Multi Degreaser, then repeat the process.

]]> 80374 15 218 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/218.jpg Remove the Grunge Brush from the chain by placing a finger on either side of the head and pushing down while pulling up on the Grunge Brush with your other hand. Once the Grunge Brush has been removed, wipe the chain down with a rag.

]]> 80375 16 238 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/238.jpg Lube your chain after cleaning it to prevent flash rust from forming. There’s a kind of lube for every kind of riding condition, like wet lubes for riding in wet conditions, dry lubes for riding in dry conditions, ceramic lubes for racing, etc. Many of these lubes are not compatible with one another, like oils and waxes, and can turn your chain into a dirty mess minutes after you cleaned it. If you don’t know what lube you’re going to use, Finish Line’s Dry Teflon Lube is a good choice. Its carrier fluid evaporates instantly, leaving dry Teflon particles and anti-rust additives which will not only work with other kinds of lube, but actually fortify them. If it turns out that you’ll be riding in dry conditions, you can just leave it on as is.

]]> 80362 17 254 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/254.jpg Chainrings are very hard to clean because the spaces under the crankarm and around the chainring bolts are almost impossible to reach with a normal brush, and spray degreasers are not a good alternative because the spray can be hard to control and can spray onto the bottom bracket, possibly causing degreaser to leak into the bottom bracket bearings. As a result, the only sure way to clean chainrings is usually to remove the crank first, but because this can take time, it often doesn’t get done. This makes the grime worse, because over time it carbonizes and becomes exceedingly difficult to remove. However, the short, stiff brushes in the head of the Grunge Brush, combined with undiluted Multi Degreaser, are generally up to the task, and the shape of the head makes it easy. Push it onto the outer chainring, and rotate the chaining forwards until the brush hits the crankarm, then backwards until it hits it from the other side. Repeat this motion until all grime has been loosened, then clean out the spaces under the crankarm and around the chainring bolts with the tail of the Grunge Brush, and wipe the dirty degreaser off with a rag. If the grime on the chainring is especially stubborn, clean the Grunge Brush off by swirling it around in the can filled with Multi Degreaser, then repeat the process.

]]> 80379 18 284 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/284.jpg Although you can clean them with the chain on the large chainring, it’s easiest to clean the inner chainrings with the chain off, so that you don’t accidentally drop the chain off of the large chainring while you’re cleaning. To do this, shift your chain into the smallest chainring and the smallest cog, then push the bottom of the rear derailleur pulley cage forward. The chain will slacken, and when it does, you can lift it off of the small chainring and let it rest on the bottom bracket shell. Then get under the bike or turn it upside down. Dip the tail of the Grunge Brush into Multi Degreaser and swirl it around, and when it’s wet, place it against the inner chainring so that the chainring is in the middle of the bristles. Turn the crank using the left crankarm, about ten turns, depending on how dirty the chainring is. For especially stubborn grime, replace the long brush block at the tail of the Grunge Brush with one of the shorter, stiffer ones, like we showed earlier. If necessary, rinse the Grunge Brush out by swirling it around in the can filled with Multi Degreaser and repeat the cleaning process.

]]> 80363 19 339 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/339.jpg Cleaning the cogset is easy, whether it’s a cassette or a freewheel. Shift the chain into the small chainring and the small cog. Then, dip the tail of the Grunge Brush into a can filled with Multi Degreaser and swirl it around until the brush is wet. Place the tail of the Grunge Brush onto the cogset, making sure that the bristles reach all the way into the spaces between the cog, right down to the freehub or freewheel body, and turn the crank backwards. Move slowly up the cog, then back down, rinsing the Grunge Brush by swirling it in a can of Multi Degreaser and repeating the process if necessary.

]]> 80364 20 359 Tip When you’re done cleaning the cogs, don’t forget to shift the chain out of the cog it was originally in, so that you can clean that one as well. Also, to make certain that you really clean the sides of the cogs, angle the handle of the Grunge Brush slightly toward the outside of the bike as you’re moving up the cogset, and slightly toward the inside of the bike as you’re moving down the cogset, instead of just holding the Grunge Brush directly above the cogs. This will bend the bristles and force them against the sides of the cogs.

]]> 80368 21 369 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/369.jpg Cleaning the derailleur pulleys is very similar to cleaning the outer chainring. Wet the head of the Grunge Brush with Multi Degreaser, then push it onto the bottom pulley like you pushed it onto the outer chainring, so that the pulley fits snugly between the two side brushes and the center brush. Turn the crank backwards until the pulley is clean. Then repeat the process with the top pulley. If the Grunge Brush will not fit between the derailleur and the spokes on the wheel, shift the derailleur down one cog to the next smallest cog until it does.

]]> 80372 22 393 Tip After cleaning the pulleys, it’s a good idea to tap the Grunge Brush against the side of your can before rinsing it out. Derailleur pulleys can carry the heaviest grime of any part of your drivetrain, and when it comes off, it often does so in clumps. This is especially true if you’ve been using a wax lube, which does an excellent job of lubricating the chain and sealing it against dirt, but also builds up on parts that are not in continual contact with one another.

]]> 80412 23 407 Fact Use the Shop Quality Chain Cleaner if you want to make sure that your chain comes out totally clean every time you clean it, regardless of what’s on it. The Chain Cleaner will remove any kind of grime, including oil, grease, lube, salt, sand, silt, and mud, even if it’s been on the chain long enough to carbonize. The Chain Cleaner will clean a chain faster than Speed Clean, and will not allow degreaser to get on the rim, frame, or work area. It will clean a chain more deeply than the Grunge Brush because the path the chain takes through the rotating brushes places the chain under tension, which spreads open the links so that the bristles can reach into the spaces between the side plates, inner plates, rollers, and pins. Most importantly, the Chain Cleaner contains a magnet at its base that pulls metal shavings out of the cleaning solution so that they don’t make their way back into the internals of the chain. This dramatically reduces wear on the chain, and extends its life and the life of the drivetrain parts it comes into contact with. Unlike Speed Clean, the Chain Cleaner uses Multi Degreaser, which does not dry instantly and has to be wiped off or evaporate before lube can be applied. And unlike the Grunge Brush, it cannot be used on other drivetrain parts, only on the chain. However, it is easily the most complete, efficient solution when the task at hand is cleaning a chain, all other considerations aside.

]]> 80411 24 408 Fact Use the Shop Quality Chain Cleaner if you want to make sure that your chain comes out totally clean every time you clean it, regardless of what’s on it. The Chain Cleaner will remove any kind of grime, including oil, grease, lube, salt, sand, silt, and mud, even if it’s been on the chain long enough to carbonize. The Chain Cleaner will clean a chain faster than Speed Clean, and will not allow degreaser to get on the rim, frame, or work area. It will clean a chain more deeply than the Grunge Brush because the path the chain takes through the rotating brushes places the chain under tension, which spreads open the links so that the bristles can reach into the spaces between the side plates, inner plates, rollers, and pins. Most importantly, the Chain Cleaner contains a magnet at its base that pulls metal shavings out of the cleaning solution so that they don’t make their way back into the internals of the chain. This dramatically reduces wear on the chain, and extends its life and the life of the drivetrain parts it comes into contact with. Unlike Speed Clean, the Chain Cleaner uses Multi Degreaser, which does not dry instantly and has to be wiped off or evaporate before lube can be applied. And unlike the Grunge Brush, it cannot be used on other drivetrain parts, only on the chain. However, it is easily the most complete, efficient solution when the task at hand is cleaning a chain, all other considerations aside.

]]> 80405 25 431 Warning Citrus degreasers, including the Citrus Degreaser made by Finish Line, are among the most powerful degreasers available, and are excellent for cleaning metal parts, especially when soaking is required. However, DO NOT USE CITRUS DEGREASERS ON PLASTIC AND RUBBER PARTS, including the Grunge Brush. They will soften the plastic and rubber and eventually warp or even crack it.

]]> 80407 26 449 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/449.jpg Locate the fill line at the base of the body, then pull back the spring clip, lift off the lid, and pour Multi Degreaser in up to the line.

]]> 80408 27 452 Warning One of the most important features of the Chain Cleaner is that it’s drip-free – if used correctly. Overfilling it will almost always negate this feature and cause degreaser to leak out of the ends during cleaning. If your chain is exceptionally dirty and you don’t think filling the Chain Cleaner up to the fill line will provide it with enough degreaser to clean your chain, keep in mind that Multi Degreaser is a powerful solvent, especially when used undiluted. Also, the Chain Cleaner is designed to conserve degreaser by using it efficiently. If it turns out that this still isn’t enough to clean your chain, rinse out the Chain Cleaner, refill it with fresh Multi Degreaser, and run the chain through it again, rather than overfilling it.

]]> 80404 28 464 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/464.jpg Shift your chain into the middle or small chainring and one of the middle cogs. With the lid off, hold the body of the Chain Cleaner under your chain with one hand, and use the other hand to place the lid over the chain, above the Chain Cleaner. Push the lid down into the body of the Chain Cleaner, which will push a length of chain into it as well. Then flip up the spring clip to secure the lid, and holding the Chain Cleaner firmly with one hand, turn the crank backwards with the other until the chain is clean.

]]> 80406 29 489 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/489.jpg Remove the Chain Cleaner by flipping down the spring clip, pulling the body down and away from the chain, and slowly lifting the lid off of the top of the chain to prevent dripping. Once the Chain Cleaner has been removed, dry the chain off with a rag.

]]> 80403 30 494 Tip Before flipping down the spring clip, push the Chain Cleaner up, toward the chainstay. The Chain Cleaner holds the chain under tension to spread open the chain links and clean them more effectively. When you push the Chain Cleaner up, it reduces this tension,and helps lessen the chance that the chain will spring out of the Chain Cleaner when the lid is removed.

]]> 80410 31 507 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/507.jpg Lube your chain after cleaning it to prevent flash rust from forming. There’s a kind of lube for every kind of riding conditon, like wet lubes for riding in wet conditions, dry lubes for riding in dry conditons, ceramic lubes for racing, etc. Many of these lubes are not compatible with one another, like oils and waxes, and can turn your chain into a dirty mess minutes after you cleaned it. If you don’t know what lube you’re going to use, Finish Line’s Dry Teflon Lube is a good choice. Its carrier fluid evaporates instantly, leaving dry Teflon particles and anti-rust additives which will not only work with other kinds of lube, but actually fortify them. If it turns out that you’ll be riding in dry conditions, you can just leave it on as is.

]]> 80402 32 522 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214282/522.jpg Pour dirty degreaser into your can, then dispose of it as you see fit. Periodically wash out your Chain Cleaner by filling it with clean degreaser, closing it, and shaking it, then rinsing it out under hot water. If you look into the body of the Chain Cleaner after rinsing it, you may notice small, shiny fragments at the very bottom. These are metal shavings that rub off of the chain during riding, and work their way into the links, where they contribute greatly to chain wear, especially when combined with lube, The brushes in the Chain Cleaner remove them from the links, and the magnet at the base of Chain Cleaner pulls them out of the cleaning solution, so that they’re permanently removed from the chain. To get them out of the Chain Cleaner, turn it upside down, then push the magnet out of its slot. on the base of the Chain Cleaner. This will release the metal shavings, allowing you to rinse them out of the body of the Chain Cleaner. When you’re done, push the magnet back into the slot, making sure it’s fully seated.

]]> 80409 33 557 Tip Sadly, although Multi Degreaser is biodegradable and environmentally safe, many of the contaminants it breaks down are not, especially those that result from riding on roads shared by cars. If you’re concerned that pouring dirty degreaser on the ground or down a drain will pollute groundwater, one alternative is to pour it into a container filled with absorbent material, like kitty litter, then disposing of that with your solid waste.

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