Monday, May 23, 2022

Cleaned/lubed the chain and hand cleaned the bike

The chain and the rear derailleur freewheels are dirty/grimy


The chain and the chainrings are greasy.

After cleaning the chain & gears.



After cleaning the chain, let it dry then applied a wax lubricant (suspended in water).  Once the water evaporates, just the wax is left to lubricate the chain rings.

Hand cleaned the crank gears.

Hand cleaned the front & rear derailleurs.


Hand cleaned the brakes & headtube.

Rim after hand cleaning.