Originally Posted by whoosh
I'm more concerned with cleaning the cassette and rear derailleur area. I can just wipe the chain down with a rag and oil it, right? Won't high pressure steam/water create rust? There's no way to dry in btw. those gear and derailleur crevices.
Every time I ride, if I remember,I wipe the chain with a paper towel, the same way you use a rag and oil, and throw the paper towel away. About 30 seconds time, hands stay clean.
About every 10-20 times I ride the bike, very sparingly oil the chain. Maybe 1/2 teaspoon of oil (any oil works).
I never take the chain off to clean it, just measure the chain for stretch (wear) often and replace well before the wear limit.
Less is more.