April 30, 2011
Without your chain, you’re going nowhere, so it pays to maintain it. Removing your chain also makes cleaning a snap. Inexpensive tools or quick links help. Derailleur-equipped bicycles require “endless” chains. That is, links must not interfere with the passage of the chain through the derailleur gear system. […]
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April 30, 2011
A simple bucket of warm, soapy water is the foundation of bicycle ablution. Any liquid car wash will do the trick. If you use dish soap, note that it often contains salt, so rinse well.
Sponge the frame, making sure to get in all the nooks and crannies. Use a retired toothbrush to reach difficult spots, such as behind brake calipers and cranks. […]
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