mickle method

[Michael86]

I was just wondering who would recommend the mickle method. And why they would or wouldn't.

 

[ianrauk]

I would for the simple reason that it works.
(speaking as a 10,000 mile a year all weather cyclist)

 

[BigAl68]

It's the only way I look after my chain. It's the reason I found cycle chat last year.

 

[Turbo Rider]

Less mileage on me but, if you have money to burn, try with and without. With will ease your woes.

 

[fossyant]

Old t shirts work well

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - the Mickle method changed my life. If I don't get a chance to do a proper clean of the commuter bike at the weekend, a quick Mickle and some air in the tyres makes Monday mornings bearable (almost).

 

[sittingbull]

I try to neither clean nor lube a new chain until it reaches the first 1000 miles or the first squeak, although this is not always possible through the Winter.

After that the Mickle method's a logical way to clean & lube until chain replacement. I average 3000+ miles per chain (SRAM).

 

[vickster]

I can't be arsed, I just get a new bike when the chain is a little grubby

 

[subaqua]

I can't be arsed, I just get a new bike when the chain is a little grubby

I think that's what Ianrukdoes rather than clean. new bike evry time

 

[ChrisEyles]

Mickle method all the way for me, never looked back since I came across it on this forum.

 

[palinurus]

I would recommend it for almost all uses.

When I rode cyclocross (mud/ sand /straw/ leaves on chain) I'd use lots of hot soapy water and a spray/ sponge to get grit out of the chain, dry with WD40 then re-lube. Mickle method for everything else (saves time and is plenty good-enough)

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I wish I knew what you were all talking about.

 

[Turbo Rider]

I wish I knew what you were all talking about.

Pickly mustard...it's the new in thing

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I wish I knew what you were all talking about.

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

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Pretty much as above, last chain through this winter 3,500 miles.