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jem7sk
05-16-2014, 12:18 PM
Just curious how you clean your drive train and what products you use? Over at the mountain bike forum there is a lot of debate on how to clean the drive train, especially the chain, so I was curious what the expert detailers here who mountain bike think?

I live in Florida and get a lot of sand on my chain so I have to clean it regularly.
conman1395
05-16-2014, 02:03 PM
I live in Arizona part time. Look at the Finish Line brand of products. They have everything you need. Even waxes for your frame.

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Brace1
05-16-2014, 08:10 PM
I use the SRAM quick link and remove the chain and soak in mineral spirits overnight. Agitate, then dry it off with compressed air (with a paper towel on the other side to catch any remaining junk). Clean the rings and cassette with a APC, a brush and very low pressure water to rinse.
Lakeside Detail
05-16-2014, 08:26 PM
Hardcore mountain biker here !!! When I detail my bike I take the chain off and soak it in gasoline. Then blow it with air, put it back on bike and lube. Have you tried a wax chain lube? They help keep the chain and drivetrain cleaner. I just use apc on the cassette now since changing to wax chain lube.

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conman1395
05-17-2014, 02:06 PM
Finish line has a spray degreaser. I used it to clean derailleurs when I worked at a bike shop. We also used car fuel for chain soaking, but instead used diesel because it has some natural lubrication to it.

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conman1395
05-17-2014, 02:07 PM
White lightning wax lube is what I use in Arizona's dry climate

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Brace1
05-17-2014, 08:46 PM
As far as lube, I recommend Rock N Roll Extreme or Prolink.
jem7sk
05-18-2014, 05:17 AM
I use the SRAM quick link and remove the chain and soak in mineral spirits overnight. Agitate, then dry it off with compressed air (with a paper towel on the other side to catch any remaining junk). Clean the rings and cassette with a APC, a brush and very low pressure water to rinse.

I use KMC chains that have there on quick link that is easy to disassemble.


Hardcore mountain biker here !!! When I detail my bike I take the chain off and soak it in gasoline. Then blow it with air, put it back on bike and lube. Have you tried a wax chain lube? They help keep the chain and drivetrain cleaner. I just use apc on the cassette now since changing to wax chain lube.

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/11490_10201907718041232_473737243_n.jpg


I've always heard that soaking a chain in something that harsh will remove the internal roller grease. Although, I'd rather have a clean chain myself because all that grit has got to add resistance and wear out expensive cogs and rings. Chains are cheap.

White lightning wax lube is what I use in Arizona's dry climate

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This is what I use... really great stuff as it goes on dry.