Q.What's the best way to clean my chain?A.Having been involved in chains for a long time, we have come up with a method of maintenance that works best for SRAM Powerchains. Of course, with any type of bicycle maintenance program, the frequency that you perform the maintenance will vary greatly on your riding conditions.
Here are steps to cleaning your chain:
A. We suggest leaving the chain on the bike.
B. Wipe off any excess dirt, water, etc.
C. Apply your favorite bio-degreaser, agitate and then rinse/wipe it off.
D. Apply a coat of your favorite chain lube (hopefully something with at least a little Teflon in it) and then be sure to let it dry or at least sit for a bit.
E. Using a rag/shop towel remove any excess lubricant and "clean" off the side plates of the chain.
- lastly, feel free to repeat steps C and/or D more than once. You may find a combination that works better in your area.
Additionally, a lot of people that replace their chains often would actually skip step C and just go straight to step D. Also, if you feel the need to degrease the chain while it is off the bike, we would warn against letting a chain sit in solvent of any kind (kerosene, gasoline, SimpleGreen, bio-degreasers, etc.) for any length of time. And be sure to follow all dilution recommendations found on degreasing products.
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