Cleaning the Chain

[rheidis73]

Kano, I am in your same shoes. I haven't figured out how to take the chain off. I am sure the cleaning would be a lot easier.! Any suggessions?

I didn't know that simple green works good for the chain. I will try that next time!

[Tri Girl]

I'm a Simple Green user. Used to buy the expensive degreaser (and bought the whole chain cleaning kit, too- which I never use anymore). The mechanic at the LBS told me Simple Green works just as well, and is soooo much cheaper (and more environmentally friendly). I use it to clean the chain and cassette with a bristle brush, and then wash my hands with it. And he also said the best way to clean the bike frame is with Windex. I love multi-purpose cleaners that will not only clean my house, but clean my bike!

[SalsaMTB]

Kano, I am in your same shoes. I haven't figured out how to take the chain off. I am sure the cleaning would be a lot easier.! Any suggessions?

I didn't know that simple green works good for the chain. I will try that next time!

All you need is a chain tool! The park tool site has a lot of good instruction on maintenance. Here is one on installing a chain..

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=25