abeloco
06-01-02, 11:04 AM
it is good to clean my rear and front derrailleurs with water?
of course after do it i will put some oil on it
of course after do it i will put some oil on it
Mountain Biking - derraileurs and water
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WorldIRC
06-01-02, 04:00 PM
degreaser is probably better
moabrider47
06-01-02, 04:25 PM
Water should be fine. Just don't blast it to hard. I usually use degreaser and a rag, but if its really packed with mud I sometimes spray it. And always lube it afterwards. Near the front derrailleur, make sure your not spraying into the BB by accident.
adaze
06-03-02, 04:34 AM
as long as you let it dry properly to make sure no rust forms, if it is a new derraileur or a t least not scratched then you would probably just get rust on the nuts and bolts. Use a degreaser like 'Muck Off' thats good, and washes off with water, then use a protective spray like one of the products 'Finish Line' do, this helps parts of your bike shrug off most of the crap you pick up on a dirty ride.
WorldIRC
06-03-02, 06:26 AM
good ol XTR. No steel involved. only alloy and a titanium bolt.
Ice-T
06-04-02, 02:47 PM
Hey WorldIRC,
don't be too hyped about alloy...
During winter our streets get "defrosted" with salt. This + a foot of snow is a pure front dreailleur killer. I had to toss 2 already because they sucked up the saltwater and started to swell. Neither oiling nor washing after the ride will help...:mad:
Fortunately that's my commuting bike....otherwise you're right, the XTR front derailleur is quite a piece of art.
Thomas
don't be too hyped about alloy...
During winter our streets get "defrosted" with salt. This + a foot of snow is a pure front dreailleur killer. I had to toss 2 already because they sucked up the saltwater and started to swell. Neither oiling nor washing after the ride will help...:mad:
Fortunately that's my commuting bike....otherwise you're right, the XTR front derailleur is quite a piece of art.
Thomas