Bicycle Maintenance

Since I regularly ride long distances outside I like to frequently inspect and clean my bike. Generally, I'm just giving it a quick rinse down, degreasing and lubing my chain.

This chain is almost ready to be replaced but I'm gonna clean it one last time and get another few rides in.

I follow Park Tool's bike cleaning tips. And, I use their chain cleaner tool with Zep heavy-duty citrus degreaser.

Thirty rotations backwards yields a nice batch of road juice. 🤮

After washing the chain with soap and water I dry it and lube it with Silca Synergetic Wet Lube.

Finally, I'll clean my cassette in between the gears using a towel dipped in some Zap degreaser.

Clean enough, ready for my next ride!