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Old 10-08-14 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SammyJ
I have my chain off the bike and in a plastic coffee can soaking in citrus degreaser. what steps should I take next? I don't think a water rinse is a good idea, maybe blowing off with an air hose?

What type of chain lube is best after this king of clean?

Sign me, new to maintenance
Originally Posted by davidad
Put it in an old 1 quart Ragu bottle and shake the dirt out of it. Rinse in hot water until the degreaser is gone, dry and lube.
+1. Just soaking it won't do anything. You need to shake it up to get the grit to come out.
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