Originally Posted by
cobrabyte
I don't clean my chain either, just wipe down & fresh lube every 3 months or so & after riding in the rain, that's all it really needs. It may not last as long, but a new chain is easier to deal with than trying to make a $15-30 componant last forever
You know, I am starting to see the logic in not removing and cleaning chains. I notice that breaking a chain in order to throroughly clean it seems to weaken the chain.
I suppose on of those chain cleaning tools would be OK, but I don't think you can really get the grit out of the working part of the chain unless you take it apart and give it a tumble in a jug full of solvent.