Yeah, I didn't wash the rest of the bike, either. Just knocked the lumpy mud off. I could see crap all over the drivetrain though, so just cleaned that. Logically it should last longer if it doesn't have dust and grit from the trail getting crunched up in the gears, though in fairness as a kid...
Sure, but that assumes you lube all of it. It's easy to miss a spot and you're only supposed to lube the rollers and joints anyway - so the outsides of the chain could still corrode as you don't lube that part.
That's good then. Mine are both XO T-type chains, so ought to be pretty decent. Which is also the reason I'm suddenly more curious about looking after them vs some cheapo chain/drivetrain.
I considered waxing, but all the sonic cleaning and hot wax baths etc put me off. I don't really want to add complexity if possible.
I've already got enough on my plate remembering to charge all the batteries on the bike, check air pressures in the tyres and suspension, etc etc.
At the weekend...
Thanks. I'm less worried about the cleaning and more about leaving water on the chain, causing it to rust.
WD40, contrary to what most people think, is a Water Dispersing agent, hence the "WD" in the name.
It has a light oil, designed to stay on the part afterwards to stop corrosion, which...
That's a bit much for routine maintenance though. It's a new drivetrain and a new chain, and I fully degreased it before first use. I don't want to go using a new quick link every time I ride the bike! I know people re-use them, but I worry about weakening it, especially on an ebike.
It...
Yeah, the PTFE isn't great for the environment, but should provide better protection for the drivetrain. Would be nicer if it could offer the same protection without it.
I had to clean the drivetrain as it was pretty grubby from my last ride. I figure it's probably better to make the effort to...
Hi folks,
I was cleaning my drivetrain today and using a hose to rinse it off and brush all the crap out from between the gears, but when I was running my fingers across the chain afterwards it still sounded wet.
Now, I applied my usual Peaty's all weather premium lube, but it got me wondering...
That's making assumptions though. For all you know he could power his car entirely from solar. And again, that's one person. We don't all live in his state. My energy provider only offers renewable energy and despite the environmental implications of producing the battery it will quickly...
Give up mate, you can't educate pork.
I too have a Tesla and it's easily the best car I've ever had. I know several others with them as well and they all say the same thing.
Faster than many Ferraris but costs less to run than a 1 litre hatchback? Yes please!
The problem is that people have...