Sand in chain
01-14-06 | 03:15 PM
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From: Powell River B.C. XXXX PigsGorge
Bikes: 2004 ORYX SPITFIRE 33
Sand in chain
Just dropped my bike off at shop, appears that I could just have fair sized sand pebbles stuck in the chain. I might get lucky and only have to get a regular tune-up, though I really feel that the performance was down in the last few rides and that something wasnt right. Hopefully its not just me, I should be able to pick it up on Monday.
01-14-06 | 03:45 PM
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Bikes: Ritchey P-series prototype, Diamondback, Nishiki Triathelon Pro.
Clean your chain regularly....otherwise the grit will grind your rings\cluster to crap.
I do it after any mud\sand fouls the drive.
Including cleaning out the derailer, flossing between the cogs and rings.
G-luck.
I do it after any mud\sand fouls the drive.
Including cleaning out the derailer, flossing between the cogs and rings.
G-luck.
01-16-06 | 01:49 AM
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From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Here we go again:
As for chain lube I've been using Boeshield T-9 for a little while now and I've been impressed with it.
Code:
Repost of the chain cleaning method that's been posted a gazillion times already by me
Originally Posted by Raiyn
You'll need a few things.
Seal and shake for a minute or five.
Remove the chain.
Use the brush to get any residual gunk off (there won't be much)
Rinse the chain using water.
Proceed to do a general drying of the chain using the towel (It doesn't have to be perfect as you'll let the rest air dry.)
Reinstall and relube the dry chain
- A SRAM power link (makes chain removal a snap)
- A plastic container (I'm partial to Country Time Lemonade powder containers but 20 ox Pepsi bottles work well with the wide mouth)
- Some degreaser (Simple Green works well as does the dollar store's Awesome Orange))
- A toothbrush (One that you no longer use for your teeth)
- Water
- A large rag of some kind
Seal and shake for a minute or five.
Remove the chain.
Use the brush to get any residual gunk off (there won't be much)
Rinse the chain using water.
Proceed to do a general drying of the chain using the towel (It doesn't have to be perfect as you'll let the rest air dry.)
Reinstall and relube the dry chain
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01-16-06 | 08:37 AM
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Just don't soak the chain in Simple Green for too long: https://www.velonews.com/tech/report/...es/9216.0.html
