Mountain Bike Drivetrains
The drivetrain on any bicycle is what keeps the bicycle moving when you pedal. The catch with
specialize your bike for the sort of riding you intend to use it for.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Offdrivetrains'>Mountain bike drivetrains are much more likely to rust or get mud, dirt and dust in the gears because they're constantly subjected to demanding external obstacles. You want to make sure you buy gear to clean it all up.
* Check the wear and tear on your bike chain and chainrings if you feel your bike's performance is faltering or you feel the bike tug as you pedal. If they are worn out and you don't get them replaced you're more likely to crash your bicycle. The cost of
repairing a destroyed bicycle is enough, let alone any hospital bills for those
bruises, breaks and falls you got from crashing your bike. Simply avoid this all together through routine maintenance. It'll keep you and your bike happy and healthy.
* If the chains are just dirty you'll still want to keep the bike working at optimal performance. Clean the chain with some sort of
biodegradable cleaning solution. It might be best to use a sturdy old
towel instead of a paper towel because you don't want fibers getting caught in the gears.
* There might be some oil or grease on the chain. Don't miss those nooks and crannies! If this doesn't do the trick you might want to go the whole nine yards. Get a bucket and
toothbrush or other small brush and really scrub it down. Some
brushes or tools that make this a little easier.
* Take the chain off the chainrings you intend to clean and scrub those good.
* The derailleur can be wiped off carefully using the rag as well.
* To clean the cassette you need to remove the
cogs and that they're rotating as you wipe so you don't miss anything.
* To ensure everything is running smoothly after all this cleanlubricant'>bike lubricant and wipe down the gears with it. You should be good to go.
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