Cleaning a bike chain isn’t just for visual aesthetics, in a way, a clean chain will keep your bike running smoothly and performance back to its original factory condition, helping riders perform better self. In addition, regular and correct cleaning of the bicycle chain can avoid the adhesion of stubborn oil stains in time, thereby prolonging the service life of the bicycle chain.

The cause of bicycle chain wear is the friction between the grit and the chain. If you want to reduce the wear and tear of the bicycle, it is necessary to clean the chain in time. This operation can save you a lot of money on replacing chains, sprockets, and chainrings.

1. Clean the flywheel

Shift so that the chain is on one end of the cassette, then brush with the right amount of chain cleaner, brush all the gears clean, then move the chain to the cassette on the other end, then clean the rest of the gears.

2. Clean the chainwheel

When cleaning this part, you can take off the chain from the chainwheel and then proceed to the next cleaning. Next is to apply a generous amount of chain cleaner to the brush and then scrub it clean.

3. Clean the rear dial guide wheel

When cleaning the chain, please don’t forget to clean the rear dial guide wheel, this part is the most dirty place, it will only become more and more dirty over time, so it needs to be scrubbed and cleaned thoroughly. You can drop a drop of chain oil here once in a while, and a single lubrication will keep it running for a long time.

4. Clean the chain

Now is the time to clean your chain, if your bike is not a single disc system, hang the chain on the large disc, then scrub the chain with a moderate amount of chain cleaner while turning the big disc until it is clean.

5. Rinse gently with water

After the bike’s transmission systemis fully cleaned, rinse it with water to remove any remaining grit. Avoid flushing with a high-pressure water jet, as this will likely damage the bike’s transmission system.

6. Drop the chain oil on the chain

Drizzle chain oil on each link, let it sit for a few minutes to allow the chain oil to penetrate better, then wipe off the excess oil and you’re done.