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Cleaning Chains (was New bike?)
IMHO you need to take it off the bike to clean it properly. This can involve using a chain breaker (e.g. on Shimano chains) or simply opening a special link by hand (e.g. on Wippermann chains, as I've just learnt myself). Once removed, they say the easiest way to clean it is to drop it into a Coke bottle, pour in some solvent (I've heard of both kero and citrus-based degreaser being used), screw on the cap and shake it up. Alternatively, you can get on-bike chain-cleaning tools - complicated-looking contraptions made of clear plastic that have little cogs and brushes, compartments for cleaning fluid, etc. I've never used one though - they look too gimmicky. Anyone tried them? Swear by or at them? OK, here is a chain cleaning technique I heard about from another ng (you are gonna love this!!!). Soak your chain in cheap olive oil, and leave it sitting out somewhere like a shed overnight. Rats will come along and lick it perfectly clean! Note that I have not tested this out yet, but just loved the idea of it! --- DFM |
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