Maintenance Step 2: Cleansing

Learn

Clean Chain 1

Use hard side (black) of brush to clean between chain plates. If necessary, use some neutral based detergent to help get rid of dirt.

Clean Chain 2

Use a dry cloth to clean chain surface. If necessary, use a neutral based detergent on cloth.

Clean Chain 3

DO NOT dip your chain in (aggressive) degreasers - they remove the remaining grease from the chain’s parts, and may cause cracks.

Clean Pulleys

Use a piece of dry cloth with neutral detergent to clean pulleys.

Clean Front Chainring

Wipe chainring teeth with a cloth.

Clean Cassette Sprockets

Remove the chain. Use a piece of dry cloth with neutral detergent and put it between each gear to clean.

News