tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post2827525549270524005..comments2023-12-27T22:31:19.008-07:00Comments on The Bike Nazi: Bicycle DrivetrainBikeboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379272663647894409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-66482500573505604972008-02-25T11:56:00.000-07:002008-02-25T11:56:00.000-07:00A friend - who actually works at George's - has a ...A friend - who actually works at George's - has a novel approach. He hoses down his chain, sprockets, derailleurs, etc., and then sprays Gunk Engine Degreaser all over. Lets it sit for 10 minutes, brushes around with a good stiff brush, rinses off.<BR/><BR/>I've tried it. It seems to get off at least all the big stuff... but it's rather messy. (Gets on frame, rims, tires, etc.)Bikeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379272663647894409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-14380840253929161322008-02-25T10:47:00.000-07:002008-02-25T10:47:00.000-07:00In the winter, I lube when I see a little orange- ...In the winter, I lube when I see a little orange- about every 2 weeks. After 2-3 weeks of sand embedded slush my bike definately looks worse for wear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-86009259446936881752008-02-22T17:12:00.000-07:002008-02-22T17:12:00.000-07:00I cleaned my chain last week and it sure was dirty...I cleaned my chain last week and it sure was dirty from all of the sand that has been on the roads.<BR/><BR/>For some time I've had good results with Rock N Roll Gold which is supposed to both clean and lubricate at the same time. I believe that it is made in Boise and can be obtained at George's.<BR/><BR/>I use it about every 60-90 days depending upon the weather/road conditions and the chain gets replaced about every six months. In four years none of the other drivetrain components have worn out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-29312827999291060312008-02-22T14:43:00.000-07:002008-02-22T14:43:00.000-07:00Heh, my chain's doing the same thing, for the past...Heh, my chain's doing the same thing, for the past week or so. I'm going to ride out the sandy season, too, hopefully, before replacing. Thanks for the handy link!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com