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MSeries
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Testa wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I need to clean the bike properly. I need to take the back wheel off and
> clean the chain and cogs. However, I am not very confident in doing this
> (taking off the back wheel).
>
> Should I go to a bike specialist? What are the best practices for cleaning
> out the chain?
>
> Answers most appreciated
>
>
Best practices ? You'll get several on here ! I remove the chain, soak
it in Diesel and brush the muck off with a tooth brush. Has been OK for
me for the last 20 years or so. Remove the cassette, mine are nearly all
individual sprockets, some can have their rivets/bolts removed to
separate them, this is worth doing, you don't need them in use. Clean
each sprocket and spacer with a rag. A very satisfying hours work.
> Hi,
>
> I need to clean the bike properly. I need to take the back wheel off and
> clean the chain and cogs. However, I am not very confident in doing this
> (taking off the back wheel).
>
> Should I go to a bike specialist? What are the best practices for cleaning
> out the chain?
>
> Answers most appreciated
>
>
Best practices ? You'll get several on here ! I remove the chain, soak
it in Diesel and brush the muck off with a tooth brush. Has been OK for
me for the last 20 years or so. Remove the cassette, mine are nearly all
individual sprockets, some can have their rivets/bolts removed to
separate them, this is worth doing, you don't need them in use. Clean
each sprocket and spacer with a rag. A very satisfying hours work.