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What lube?
jefflinde:
--- Quote from: jannmayer on June 29, 2023, 11:46:48 AM ---On a related note, what do people recommend for removing the factory grease? I'm interested in finding the least nasty stuff that will do the job.
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Hands down best option is buy an ultrasonic cleaner. If you get a big enough one you can put cassettes and chainrings in there too. Even jockey wheels and stuff if you are deep cleaning.
AzureEssence:
We really just need to get on gearboxes and belt drives though.
carbonazza:
--- Quote from: jefflinde on October 13, 2023, 10:20:20 AM ---Hands down best option is buy an ultrasonic cleaner. If you get a big enough one you can put cassettes and chainrings in there too. Even jockey wheels and stuff if you are deep cleaning.
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I have a big one, enough for an Eagle cassette.
But it is too big to heat(better results)
So I use pots or bags, with hot water in the big cold bath.
I wouldn't take one that big again.
jonathanf2:
I recently switched to immersive waxing. I was able to get a $9 USD slow cooker and a $20 USD ultra sonic cleaner big enough to hold a bike chain. I didn't want big equipment sitting around, so I kept everything fairly small. Now that I have my waxing system down, the procedure is straight forward and I'm able to do all my chains quite easily. I now enjoy having a clean drivetrain on all my bikes!
carbonazza:
--- Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 02, 2023, 03:01:37 PM ---I recently switched to immersive waxing. I was able to get a $9 USD slow cooker and a $20 USD ultra sonic cleaner big enough to hold a bike chain. I didn't want big equipment sitting around, so I kept everything fairly small. Now that I have my waxing system down, the procedure is straight forward and I'm able to do all my chains quite easily. I now enjoy having a clean drivetrain on all my bikes!
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What chemical, if any, do you use to clean new chains ?
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