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Step 1: Chain
"Apply a degreaser and turn the cranks backward so the product gets on every link," says Mike. "Then go have an espresso while it does its thing for 5 to 10 minutes." Rinse with a gentle stream of water from the hose. If the chain is still grimy, apply small drops of dish soap like you would a lube, grip the chain in the rough side of your sponge, then turn the cranks for several rotations. Rinse.
Step 2: Drivetrain
Dip a stiff-bristled brush into one of your prefilled buckets and scrub the chainrings. "Use a bottle brush or toothbrush to get into crevices around the teeth, pulleys, and rings," Mike says. Rinse with a gentle stream of water and repeat if you still see any lingering crud. Next, grab your rear wheel and drip dish soap onto the cassette, scrub, then rinse. Repeat if necessary.
Step 3: Frame
Dip a clean, soft sponge into your second (fresh) bucket. Soap up the frame, working your way from front to back. "Be methodical so you remember what you've done," Mike says. Rinse. If you have caliper brakes, clean the pads with the abrasive side of the sponge.
For further information log on website :
https://www.bicycling.com/repair/maintenance/a-step-by-step-guide-to-cleaning-your-bike
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Step 1: Chain
"Apply a degreaser and turn the cranks backward so the product gets on every link," says Mike. "Then go have an espresso while it does its thing for 5 to 10 minutes." Rinse with a gentle stream of water from the hose. If the chain is still grimy, apply small drops of dish soap like you would a lube, grip the chain in the rough side of your sponge, then turn the cranks for several rotations. Rinse.
Step 2: Drivetrain
Dip a stiff-bristled brush into one of your prefilled buckets and scrub the chainrings. "Use a bottle brush or toothbrush to get into crevices around the teeth, pulleys, and rings," Mike says. Rinse with a gentle stream of water and repeat if you still see any lingering crud. Next, grab your rear wheel and drip dish soap onto the cassette, scrub, then rinse. Repeat if necessary.
Step 3: Frame
Dip a clean, soft sponge into your second (fresh) bucket. Soap up the frame, working your way from front to back. "Be methodical so you remember what you've done," Mike says. Rinse. If you have caliper brakes, clean the pads with the abrasive side of the sponge.
For further information log on website :
https://www.bicycling.com/repair/maintenance/a-step-by-step-guide-to-cleaning-your-bike
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