Bike Repairs 2 : How to Clean a Bike Chain

Cleaning a bike chain without removing it requires using a solvent or degreaser such as rubbing alcohol. Find out how to clean your bike chain with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike repairs.

Expert: Christian Hartwig
Contact: www.mellowjohnnys.com/
Bio: Christian Hartwig has been a bicycle mechanic for over 21 years.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• bikes
• bicycles
• bicycle repairs
• bicycle maintenance
• BMX bikes
• bike tires
• bike brakes
• bike chains

[Mattecarshop]

@yellowman88 Don't do it! WD-40 may help but it's only temporary, and when it wears of it leaves your chain stripped of anything. Then your chain will wear out quickly because it has no lubrication.

[jaylinjcr]

this is cheap and awsome



[Cruzinon22s]

@yellowman88 NO!!

[yellowman88]

can i use wd40 for the degreasing?

[ParisLondonRoma]

Lance Armstrong owns that bike shop

[finnrambo1]

@HiTONEz1407 if you don't clean it before you lube it grit in the chain combines with the chain lube making a thick paste that grinds up your chain and screws up shifting, plus also grinds into your rear derailleur, cogs, and chainrings

[HMTRACING313]

hah i love how ur forks say dirty while ur cleaning ur bikeXD

[HiTONEz1407]

what happens when you dont clean it? sorry if its a dumb question. im a noob

[girl600podcast]

Thanks, I learned something new.

[therockkkkher]

@marshamk thanks man !!! ill have to try it !!!