rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 I appreciate some folks like their chains cleaned 100%, but imo takings chains on / off on a regular basis is juts looking for *** (link failure while out riding). Ja quick links have made it less likely and easier but the odds are that if you mess with something that's not broken...it will break...mechanics law How long does a chain stay clean once you start riding.....? You clean, lube and start riding and before you get back its dirty again.... that's the nature of the beast. Its not necessary to remove a chain to clean or lube it properly.not really rocket science swiss....link removal tool makes 10spd links a breeze..putting it back requires no tools. I think the point is not so much the pristine chain you get if you do the remove from bike way(its a nice bonus though). Its the fact that you dont take degreaser near your bike, therein lies the reason. If you are comfortable taking clean green / dirt nurse / prepsol / parafin / benzine / diesel to your bike...by all means. your bearings, your money Oh you can also get into your chain rings / jockey wheels / cassette better with chain removed...but again its a bonus and not the main reason
Sepia Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 Ok, so I am anul about my chains.This is what I do.After a dirty/mud ride I remove the chain and rinse under HOT water. Then boil it in a tin with a solvent (Clean Green is what is available at the moment) Then dry it and wipe it. Soak in paraffin and lightly dry again. Put the chain back and lube with one drop gearbox oil on the rollers only. Wipe off when finished and there you go. Same goes for my cassettes. On normal rides I wipe clean with a damp cloth and apply oil in the same manner.Have been doing this for road and mtb for many years. Over 4000 genuine kms per chain/cassette and not a problem, seriously. Change quicklinks every two years maybe.
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 Ok, so I am anul about my chains.This is what I do.After a dirty/mud ride I remove the chain and rinse under HOT water. Then boil it in a tin with a solvent (Clean Green is what is available at the moment) Then dry it and wipe it. Soak in paraffin and lightly dry again. Put the chain back and lube with one drop gearbox oil on the rollers only. Wipe off when finished and there you go. Same goes for my cassettes. On normal rides I wipe clean with a damp cloth and apply oil in the same manner.Have been doing this for road and mtb for many years. Over 4000 genuine kms per chain/cassette and not a problem, seriously. you look after your stuff and your stuff will look after you...
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 I tend to rotate two chains...not that i think it extends the life of the chain but it just makes my life easier One chain always in cleaning process(sit one day in prepsol margarine bakkie, then over into another container where the rollers are lightly lubed, ready to be fitted), the other on the bike.
Juanhein20 Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 NAM PRODUCTS CHARLIE 15 Chain Cleaner, Works fantastically!I use it in combination with a handheld chain cleaner and cassette brush. The NAM bike polish and wash are also great.
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 P*BIKE CLEANING*BCNAM*NAM*CHAIN CLEANER*^*500ML*^*^*^_1.jpgNAM PRODUCTS CHARLIE 15 Chain Cleaner, Works fantastically!I use it in combination with a handheld chain cleaner and cassette brush. The NAM bike polish and wash are also great.that is not necessarily a good thing here
gwhite Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 I use Moto Xclean for my mountain bike including my chain and cassette also very cheap and available at most Motor Bike shops!
SwissVan Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 not really rocket science swiss....link removal tool makes 10spd links a breeze..putting it back requires no tools. I think the point is not so much the pristine chain you get if you do the remove from bike way(its a nice bonus though). Its the fact that you dont take degreaser near your bike, therein lies the reason. If you are comfortable taking clean green / dirt nurse / prepsol / parafin / benzine / diesel to your bike...by all means. your bearings, your money Oh you can also get into your chain rings / jockey wheels / cassette better with chain removed...but again its a bonus and not the main reason Exactly....a pervetly (see what i did there... ) cleaned chain will be just as dirty as my "wash, wipe n lubed chain" after its next ride...and before someone goes on about the life of the gear train...carry on reading If you rotate the cranks backwards you can reach all those chain ring and jockey wheel places without taking the chain off, and as for damaging your bike and bearings.... well that depends on what you use and where you spray it, take care where you aim and then there will be no surprises later on. Ive been washing my Paris Roubaix like this since i got it in 2004.... never damaged it due to washing or had to replace a BB or bearing anywhere...as for the chain, i can count on one hand how many times I have had to replace it, 3 fingers for the cassette and only 2 fingers for the chain rings....and it still works like new....only von klick Ja! But i understand, some folks find it therapeutic to clean stuff, each to their won as long as no animals are hurt
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 Exactly....a pervetly (see what i did there... ) cleaned chain will be just as dirty as my "wash, wipe n lubed chain" after its next ride...and before someone goes on about the life of the gear train...carry on reading If you rotate the cranks backwards you can reach all those chain ring and jockey wheel places without taking the chain off, and as for damaging your bike and bearings.... well that depends on what you use and where you spray it, take care where you aim and then there will be no surprises later on. Ive been washing my Paris Roubaix like this since i got it in 2004.... never damaged it due to washing or had to replace a BB or bearing anywhere...as for the chain, i can count on one hand how many times I have had to replace it, 3 fingers for the cassette and only 2 fingers for the chain rings....and it still works like new....only von klick Ja! But i understand, some folks find it therapeutic to clean stuff, each to their won as long as no animals are hurt your bike...your bearings...your money.
NotSoBigBen Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 your bike...your bearings...your money. What else would I do with all my excess cash bru
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 What else would I do with all my excess cash bru I spend most of my money on woman and booze The rest I waste
SwissVan Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 your bike...your bearings...your money. Soo how many chains, cassettes, chain rings and bearings have you replaced in the last 12 years?
Hennie VR Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 What effect does boiling water have on your frame?Won't it damage the carbon or the paintwork on an Alu frame?
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 Soo how many chains, cassettes, chain rings and bearings have you replaced in the last 12 years? wrong question.... A better question is how many years in my current set of BB's, wheelbearings, pivot linkages,headsets?
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 What effect does boiling water have on your frame?Won't it damage the carbon or the paintwork on an Alu frame? where do you get a big enough pot for your bike net n grappie hoor
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