How Do You Lube A Bicycle Chain?
This article explains how to properly lube a bicycle chain to make it perform better and last longer. • Lubricate your bicycle in the garage or outdoors. The floor is likely to get a little dirty, so thoroughly cover the floor with newspaper. Don’t do this on carpet or other floors that should be protected, unless you’ve lined the floor with plastic. • Turn the bike upside down. Place it in the middle of the newspaper-covered area. • Familiarize yourself with the parts that touch the chain: • front chainwheels • possibly a front derailleur (the part that changes gears in front) • rear cogs • possibly a rear derailleur with two more cogs. • Scrape off any mud and dirt from the cogs on the rear derailleur. This works best if you hold the blade of the screwdriver sideways against the outer portions of the cog and gently turn the cranks. Try to avoid allowing the scraped-off dried mud and dirt to land on the chain. • Prepare the rag. Dampen it. Provided that you are working in a well-venti
