help with maintenece

[nicholas]

Hi can anyone tell what maintenece i need to do and when ie lubing.chain and greasing and what can i use on my chain is wd40 ok be gentle new to this

 

[Dayvo]

This seems to be CC's unofficial method of chain cleaning and lubing.

Finish Line Wet here. A tiny drop on each individual roller, and then run it through the gears before wiping off the excess with a rag. Mickle Method.

Every few months, OCD sets in and I drop the chain in Jizer degreaser, rinse it thoroughly with many changes of fresh water, dry it in the oven, and re-lube. It's quite amazing how much road junk gets cleaned off.

 

[nicholas]

Thanks for that got some jizer at work whats the best thing for lubing chain

 

[Deanno1dad]

I prefer a tube of muc off,dry lube....the wet lube gets a bit messy

 

[nicholas]

Thanks deano

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Mickle Method

http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/advice/51/

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Another vote for the mickle method and I like chainsaw oil for the lubrication as it's extremely cheap, penetrates well into the rollers and doesn't pick up too much dirt.

Use sparingly though. A small drop on each link is all you need.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Anyone goes near your bike with WD40 is to get beaten about the head with the nearest inanimate object.
Try GT85 or TFT spray for general penetration and lubrication (opens door for @Fnaar ).
Dry lube or wet lube depending on your preference, and Mickle the chain.

Personally, I avoid wet lube.
Last week I mickled my chain only to find I was out of dry lube, and had two free sachets of wet lube.
4-days commuting and a 30-miler yesterday and my chain looks like Worzel Gummidges butt. I am v annoyed now

 

[nicholas]

Thanks tony yes i realise the wd thing is a no no now looking into it

 

[nicholas]

[huote="Supersuperleeds, post: 2671557, member: 27497"]Mickle Method

http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/advice/51/[/quote]
Thanks very helpfull appricaited

 

[Cycleops]

Kerosene to clean the chain and motor oil to lube it.

 

[Mile195]

Everybody has their own ways and means for doing this... So here's mine to add to the pot...

I use Muc-Off degreaser, with the chain cleaning device to clean it:

In the winter I use this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/finish-line-cross-country-wet-lube-60ml/rp-prod93690
Because it sticks to the chain and doesn't wash out too easily.

In the summer I use this:http://www.decathlon.co.uk/chain-derailleur-oilcan-id_8236943.html
Because it's not as messy, cheap and cheerful and does the job.

Before I had the Chain cleaning device, I used to use Muc-Off degreaser or Chain Cleaner (they are exactly the same formula), and lots and lots of kitchen roll. If the chain was very gritty too, then I used to use an old toothbrush or cheap washing up brush with the degreaser.

If money's tight and you just want to use something in the cupboard, I'd stay away from WD40 as a lube - it's too thin, which is great for rusty gate hinges, but not this. Normal Engine Oil or 3-in-1 oil would do the job (preferably the latter as it's a bit lighter)... most kitchen cupboards tend to have one or the other in I think!

 

[RhythMick]

Mickle Method

http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/advice/51/

+1

 

[Nigelnaturist]

To clean a really mucky chain, white spirit in a bottle put the chain in the bottle and shake, dry with cloth, just make sure you re-lube with sufficient amount of your choice.