How To Clean and Lube a Bicycle Chain with a Park Tool Chain Cleaner

Chain cleaning is an essential part of bike maintenance. This video will walk you through each step of cleaning and lubricating a drivetrain.
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Video contents:
00:22 Tools Needed
01:12 Clean with solvent
02:30 Rinse with soapy water
03:12 Chain Lubrication
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• CB-4 Bio Chainbrite™ - www.parktool.co...
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• DH-1 Dummy Hub - www.parktool.co...
• CL-1 Synthetic Blend Chain Lube -
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• MG-2 Nitrile Mechanic's Gloves - www.parktool.co...
• SA-1 Shop Apron - www.parktool.co...
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[@andre.1984]

Cleaning once a month? Best I can offer is once a year.

[@charmsly9506]

Yeah honestly once a year should be fine anyway

[@KN-cl2tu]

It depends on how often you cycle. If it's almost everyday best to clean the chain at least once or twice a month, if not, maybe every 6 months should suffice

[@darikfrye91]

Wait you guys clean your chains? 🫣

[@gasan6599]

Just replace the chain once a year. Or better do bike maintenance in a bike shop once a year and get a new chain and clean drive train without any hassle.

[@tommygun8617]

@@darikfrye91no wonder your bike doesn’t peddle 😂

[@johnwalter5146]

Very informative and helpful to a new biker like me. It thought me how to clean my bike chains. Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jackglossop4859]

How’s the riding going buddy?

[@proudtobeeducated5336]

A new chain is cheaper than all this kit.

[@argob]

Good video with useful tips!

[@AprendeInglesBasicoGratis]

Which model of Park Bicycle repair stand are you using?

[@KamenMinkov]

Will any of those tools work for a BMX with a 25-9 drivetrain?

[@parktool]

On most BMX bikes there isn't enough room between chain and chain stay to fit the tool, meaning it will not work.

[@Lm701]

Monthly..... I'm working on my bike I haven't used in probably 7 years. It has never been cleaned. Absolutely awful. Just completely caked with stuff.

[@EricLoic]

I would suggest cleaining the derailleur pulley wheels, the cassette and chainrings BEFORE cleaning the chain to prevent dirt going on the cleaned chain.

[@ryanchambers4820]

I got here from watching drag racing videos. Now i wanna go buy a bike and clean its chain.

[@willshawyer7280]

Lmao

[@rekostarr7149]

no you don't. not the bike I had that is.

[@aidaan5393]

I bought similar bike clean tools a few days ago and it is also very nice. link www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCGQ6T5?th=1 Good quality and convenient.

[@laurenceritchie]

Hahaha.. I have a bike.. And now one of these cleaners. And can't wait to clean my chain.

[@srperk6163]

@@aidaan5393 have you used it? How well did it work?

[@manuelaffonso2191]

Now all I need is a repair stand.

[@PedroFTeixeira]

If you are in Europe, ocaionally Lidl has them for less than 40€

[@khoyrulalam8274]

Lol

[@quezmiz736]

I just turned my bike upside down

[@noscope1244]

@@quezmiz736 King

[@geraldharrold6907]

either upside down on some cardboard to prevent scratching seat and handlebars, or get a workmate (sawhorse) and weigh it down, i use 35lb weights, then using the clamp and a couple hockey sticks, prop the bike up and boom, you have your own functional bike stand. sure it’s no articulating stand and it doesn’t hold the front tire off the ground, but it’s worked for 20+ bikes and still has yet to fail me. or a third hand to hold up the back tire works as well, just make sure to pay them good if you take that route

[@twizz420]

LOL the chain in the before shot looks like my chain *after* I clean it.

[@cat1800]

HAHAAHHA

[@LnceSantos23]

Same :(

[@boughlaye8673]

Dam

[@mikeprytherch8875]

OMG - I've never noticed the 2 holes on the top to fill the tool, what an idiot I am

[@turtle207]

Also thought that is no point to use it without the water, but never thought to fill it with water... not smart either...

[@rollingthunder4599]

Put the bike in a repair stand. How many people have a repair stand

[@Mike_Malloy]

That oil dropper nozzle should be smaller to release just a dab oil. In this video too much is dispensed and drips off onto the floor.

[@KandiKlover]

Nah it’s fine I like a good coating.

[@VincenzaV1]

Thats how you sell more oil...duh. Lol.

[@Its_me_Ellis_D]

Neat. I have none of these things. Where’s the Russian blog that will show me how to do this with tide and a toothbrush? FML

[@MrAntonAc]

А у меня есть. Вот только реально удобно пользоваться только на даче. В квартире не вариант. Всё засрёшь только. И он говорит о компрессоре - только в условиях СВОЕГО гаража и т.п. Отдайте в мастерскую - вам начистят как следует.

[@Latexlaila]

I maintain my bike by always keeping it dirty

[@shushuyu]

I maintain my bike by always leaving it out in the rain.

[@Benri05]

I maintain my bike by locking it inside a dusty warehouse.

[@graphics_dev5918]

I maintain my bike by letting it soak in sea water.

[@yato1679]

I maintain my bike by peeing on it

[@armandroyce7975]

I maintain it by letting sit all winter with the wheels off while waiting for parts

[@that70sschwinn]

The Biodegradable Citrus ChainBrite solution has worked great as a general purpose cleaner on all my restorations.

[@mnyheim11]

But, how do one clean the chain cleaner?

[@HANSONMEDIAUK]

mnyheim you buy a park tool chain cleaner cleaner

[@chester371]

mnyheim a good quality one can go in the dishwasher

[@TheK4ptur]

but how to clean the park tool chain cleaner cleaner?

[@chuanqisun]

Entering Park Tool CCCCM-5.2 chain cleaner cleaner for chain cleaner.

[@zackt1480]

You have to guy the park tool chain cleaner cleaner cleaner. If you wanna clean that, than... You cant.

[@billmacrae1924]

Your are "cheating" by not having the cleaner filled to the fill line, thus not showing the awful mess it makes.

[@flyingtiger4991]

i literally wipe my drivetrain down after every ride, using fresh dry lube (the "carrier" for the teflon fluoropolymer also acts as a cleaning agent) a clean rag and two toothbrushes duct taped together , takes about 15 minutes to do the cassette, chain, jocky wheels, and chainring... my drive train stays as new ... saves a lot of wear and tear as well as a nasty greasy mess

[@andrewbarker1686]

Are you saying that you dry lube thr chain after each ride? I do wipe down the cassette, chain, etc. after each ride but don't lube the chain.

[@flyingtiger4991]

@@andrewbarker1686 yep ... the "carrier" for the teflon fluoropolymer also acts as a cleaning agent

[@andrewbarker1686]

@@flyingtiger4991, thank you. Which dry lube do you use? Do you just put the dry lube on a rag and rub it into the chain etc.? Sorry for all the questions but I would like to try this. As I mentioned before I clean the chain and cassette after each ride but feel like I am stripping the lube off the chain when I do so.

[@flyingtiger4991]

@@andrewbarker1686 no need for sorry bruv ... we exchange techniques and ideas , that's how we try and experience different stuff to see what works best for our own purposes ... finish line dry lube , the 2 oz. bottle has a nice spray nozzle ... hose the chain , scrub with tooth brushes (see Seth's bike hacks for how to make the duct tape two brush tool) ... wipe off the excess with a clean(ish) towel , let dry ... hit it after every ride ... it will appear shiny and shift "as new" on every ride

[@adamj2683]

You may wanna watch the mark ruffalo movie “dark waters” if you’re using Teflon over there.

[@GNX157]

He wipes the chain off way too soon. Instead, backpedal for at least 1-2 minutes. As the rollers pass over the cogs and jockey wheels, they'll rotate slightly within the chain and that will help draw the new lube into where it needs to be inside the roller. Wipe off then repeat a few hours later on a freshly cleaned chain.

[@StreetyKing]

Didn't know Daniel Bryan from WWE was so passionate about chain cleaning!!

[@masudwarzone6549]

🤣🤣

[@IoanMoise]

TIP : If you want to make cleaning more efficient 1.apply solvent on the chain. Clean the dirt, then loose the chain from all the rotors, clean the rotors first then the chain.

[@CultureAgent]

Here's a tip to speed up lubrication of the chain, use a paintbrush dipped in lube. It really works the lube in well and uses a minimal amount.

[@stgm]

How to clean a chain: Use your tool specifically designed for cleaning a chain Cool

[@johnnunn8688]

After solvent and washing water, I use a kettle of boiling water, poured over the chain while I back pedal. This gets rid of the last of the solvent and washing water, while helping the chain dry quicker. I get ride of any water by using GT85, which also ensures penetration of lube.

[@oakleysin8766]

Having a bike stand, dummy hub, and the chain cleaner would lead me to believe you probably already know how to clean your chain. Why not show a video of how the casual rider, who doesn't have all the gadgets, would clean his/her chain? After all, majority of riders aren't going to have everything you show in this video.

[@MattExzy]

I personally use brake cleaner (yep...) to spray and clean the chain and cogs. Once it's dried and wiped with a rag, I oil the chain with cheap and simple 3-in-1 oil. I've tried fancy "dry" lubes, wax based; all they do is bind up the rollers and stiffen the chain, and then shifting sucks. Cycling to me is meant to be simple, and while this a simple enough demonstration here, cycling has become filled with way too much wankery.

[@VerthNeel]

Remove the chain and put it into a jar with solvent and let it stay there overnight.

[@vdel7418]

bottle of bicycle drivetrain degreaser (one with a sprayer to make it easier to put the degreaser on the chain), and a toothbrush. Works good for me.

[@cujoedaman]

Been getting into some 'amateur' bike repair this summer and I can't tell you how annoying it is finding a bike that someone gobbed up with a heavy weight automotive grease. You get dirtier from a single touch of the chain than anything else you repair on the bike. Found that brake cleaner works best to cut through that sort of grease buildup.

[@zeez9053]

Grease is best product for chain

[@__Razer]

I bought my bike for $100. Can I justify spending $119.99 on a repair stand, $60 on a cleaning gadget, $30 on solvent/lube.. etc etc.

[@tsurutom]

Nah, just buy a new crappy bike after 1.5 years. Or pay someone $200 to replace the worn-out components. You'll be saving so much money.

[@carolc4th365]

There is no way I’m doing all that every week

[@sandydennylives1392]

A chain looses 25% of it's efficiency after 4-6 hours of riding. Once a week it has to be, or your chain will be sludgy and un free.

[@ibmtpx24]

Spent 50 minutes to go through the cleaning process. Everything sparkled. Spent 5 minutes riding the bike outside. "Hmm now it's dirtier than before."

[@ScottTousley]

Note to self 1. Degrease with c4 2. Run through with soapy water 3. Grease I always forget #2

[@TimKaseyMythHealer]

You've got to be kidding me. I just take a can of break cleaner and I'm done with all metal in 2 minutes.

[@indoperfect4080]

lol I was thinking same thing, looking for this in the comment section. Any cons on using regular old Brake cleaner on those parts? then lube it with WD40?

[@TimKaseyMythHealer]

@@indoperfect4080 actually I was at Walmart within the last month and bought this Tech clean for a dollar fifty a can and it works as good as brake clean at 1/4 the cost. You can use WD-40 as a cleaner and then a special lubricant for the chain that's design for chains.

[@God_Bless_President_Trump]

Yeah okay hello City hall where can dump this dirty oily water? In my neighbor's yard okay thank you!

[@lashlarue7924]

Great video. I think hitting the chain with 1. Solvent degreaser, 2. Soapy water w/Oxyclean, then 3. 70% Rubbing Alcohol, drying completely, then lubing with the correct wet/dry lube is the way to go. Emphasis on wiping off all the excess lube! Too much lube is possibly worse than not enough, due to the dirt it can collect.

[@paulmcbride8164]

do i need a c02z1 rag or a special e46hj rag,or the delux 01yw58883 rag,or just a rag?

[@johngreene6783]

And after that, all the dirt and grime from the cogs and chain rings will contaminate your nice clean chain

[@C345OFR]

Uh-oh, _somebody_ didn't watch the video ...

[@lennardignacio2120]

What kind of soap is safe to use when you go over it again after the degreaser?

[@888jucu]

I wud think regular detergent same as u wash ur dishes as u just wants to wash away the solvent. Rinse it well with clean water then let dry b4 adding the oil

[@mtadams2009]

I have this kit and similar brushes and hub, it worked great, chain it much cleaner than the way I did it back in the day, I also think its easier. I like to take good care of my mt. bike as I don't like to break down on the trail or have shifting issues. I use Simply Green and it seem to do the job and the cost is low. I am not sure on what the best lube is through?

[@alantaylor6691]

They say soaking in parafin wax is the very best chain lube, and it's more inexpensive than the oil-based lube. If you want a video let me know and I'll provide one.

[@mctg9043]

rock 'n' roll gold

[@mtadams2009]

@@mctg9043 thanks

[@RealfishingNL]

Wait what. I know this video is 6 years old but not 600 years old right? Spray your floor with water. Make everything wet around u so the oil and grease that flies of can be cleaned better. Uhhhhhh. Maby prefent that in the furst place with a bucket

[@jasonfeeney6485]

Chain off and give it a petrol bath .....and dirt grit and oil just fall off ...chain on relube...job done

[@alantaylor6691]

The chain manufacturers are saying don't use acid or alcohol based solvents. That must include petrol I suppose. What are your thoughts on why the chain manufacturers say this?

[@cujows1844]

Arahorn petrol has a small margin of ethanol however I do not believe it is alcohol based.

[@StealthyBurrito]

Petrol is not acid or alcohol based. Basic chemistry.

[@simonm1447]

Diesel fuel also works, it also lubricates the chain when it goes into the links. Can also be used with other chains, like the ones of forklifts. Diesel has the advantage it has no flammable fumes.

[@aidaan5393]

WOW!I bought similar bike clean tools a few days ago and it is also very nice. link www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCGQ6T5?th=1 Good quality and convenient.

[@dirichan99]

Great vid. Super helpful. My bike chain is now so silent and smooth again!!!

[@RealfishingNL]

New quality chain cost less than the cleaning set. And 35 dollar solvent 😂

[@jamessones4044]

In a million years I’d never be able to get a wheel off as easy as that. Mind you I haven’t got a stand. Anyway. Great detailed and tip filled video.

[@888jucu]

Im guessing solvant can use kerosene as substitute, thats what I use to clean my motorcycle chain anyway

[@yourfatson8262]

What!? No I can’t tell if ur joking it’s really bad for it

[@888jucu]

@@yourfatson8262 Keeping it on bicycle chains what would u use to clean ur chain?

[@yourfatson8262]

J Lee park tool sells a chain cleaning fluid or you could use chain lube

[@888jucu]

@@yourfatson8262 Your reply was a little confusing? R u suggesting using chain lube to clean a chain? I believe chain lube should be applied after cleaning yes? Secondly I understand Park Tool sell a cleaning fluid but they are very far from me. A bicycle chain has no rubber o-rings etc so basically any solvant will do but I use kerosene as it is recommended by many motorcycle shops as being O-ring safe. I know some people use WD40 for cleaning their chains and with some research u can find WD40 is approx 30% kerosene and some lighter hydrocarbons so basically ok also but Im not sure for motorcycle chain with WD40 primarliy bcos I dont know 100% what it is

[@yourfatson8262]

J Lee kerosene can ruin it just use soapy water if you can’t get the real stuff don’t use wd 40 though it will start eating away at your chain I made that mistake chain lube can be used to clean a chain just don’t use kerosene on it it’s to linear and gets into spots on the chain and gets dirt causing it to not come out it’s fine for a moto bike because the chain has less small gaps just not a normal bike

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Does anyone have any real-numbers on what this can do to extend a roadbike's chain mileage to (referencing something like a CC-3 gauge)? I mean, that chain in this video looked like a timing chain out of a 1964 buick - with baked on grease. From installing a chain, I use a good chain lube, my bike never sees off-road or rain (I live in the desert), and I can get a consistent 2k miles on a chain before 'stretch' overtakes me (cassettes on every 2nd chain). How does 'chain cleaning' actually benefit me, when you couldn't tell one of my old 2k mile chains from a new in-box, until you put a gauge on it?

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

Ur chain isnt stretching, is dirt and grit wearing out the roller and connecting pins. Keeping the chain religiously clean will probably double the life of it and increase.thenlife of the cassette too.

[@azbikerider49]

I've never seen a mechanic lube each roll like that. And I've worked in many shops. Think I'm gonna give one of these a shot though.

[@888jucu]

@@Bungle2010 exactly ☝️😂

[@dixonbidenzmouth4115]

Is this video on how to clean a chain or sell you on park tools lol

[@sevenrats]

I just got one of those chain cleaner tools and I can't believe how stupid I was doing it without one. Money well spent.

[@massoud999]

There are e-bikes with chains that cannot been turned backwards. In that case remove the handle of the Park Tool Chain cleaner and turn the tool so that the place where the handle usually is mounted faces the frame of the bike. Now you can turn the chain forward and the tool is as useful as it is for normal bikes. I do it like that and I am very happy and my chain is easily cleaned.

[@crucialstogie]

Damn e bikes can't do anything right

[@HenrikWittenberg]

Or use the proper tool to block the drivetrain in order to rotate the chain backwards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Czo2uajM5lfbM

[@reidwagner1508]

Good tip. Never thought of doing it that way. Thanks!

[@johnnyvivic8730]

Lol, proper tool.. you mean a stick?

[@kurbaniak]

Everyone owns a Allen key right? Now you can back pedal your e-bike on a stand.

[@j3g]

I wish i knew this as a kid. I was taught that all i needed was wd-40. And didnt really have internet back then. Lol. Now that i got myself a $1k CAD ebike. Which, personally, i think is big upgrade from zellers/cdn tire bikes. Lol You bet your ass im gonna take care of it better. It's 4am, i have work at 9am. But here i am up looking at how-to videos for bike and ebike maintenance. 😅

[@KenFernbach]

Good demonstration- I needed this good advice and instruction - many thanks! 🙏🚴🏼‍♂️

[@manoz6194]

I take the chain off and put it in degreaser and then clean the rest of the drive train. Then rinse the chain and hang it to let it dry overnight

[@krollpeter]

I believe what is shown here is the valid chain cleaning method, beside of taking it off and cooking it out. All these recommendations with the rags dragging over the chain links do not help much. For the most part this cleans the chain where it does not matter. My KMC chain cost about USD 12. I use a cheap oil and replace the chain every 2000 km or so.

[@ameanton3260]

Ebikes I understand can't move chain back pedal. Can I use chain cleaner tool forward motion? What was the purpose of backward motion in video?

[@parktool]

If you flip the bike upside down you can use the CM-5.2 as the bike is being pedaled forward. Stay tuned tho....

[@CA12323]

When you run the chain through the cleaner for the second time (2:37), is it just soapy water inside the cleaner?

[@parktool]

That is correct.

[@gavsmart]

Thanks for another awesome video Park Tool! I tried this for the first time today with this video on beside me for reference, and it worked like a dream! 🤩 Can I ask a quick question please off the back of this? Would it do any harm to leave the rear wheel on while cleaning? I guess that removing the wheel makes it easier to clean a full cassette etc (and maybe keep disc brake components away from splashes too?), but I was doing this on a single speed with a 17th hub and wasn't sure if it was totally necessary? My bike does have disc brakes but I used a Muc-Off covers to sheild them before I started cleaning the chain. Thanks a lot and best wishes! Gavin

[@Selfdefense4k]

how do you separate the solvent on top to reuse it.?

[@ns671fr]

Park tool is a good physical design but it recycles dirty fluid. Muc off version uses clean fluid from a top feed but it feels sparingly. But I think if you combine the build quality of the park and the top feed of the muc off that would be the best design

[@Sam-tf3br]

How bout y'all stop complaining and do this outside so theres no freaking drips on your floor anymore. The cleaner looks cool btw but you can do the same with a brush, some paper towels, and soapy water. I still recommend using park tool chain lube though.

[@morganmatthews9607]

I’d say it’s better to leave the wheel on that way when lubing the chain, backpedal to get the excess lube into the cassette.

[@markgrant4087]

Great video! do you recommend using wax lube on road bike chains or should one be looking at other lubes?

[@alihaleem8264]

This is probably three years too late but waxing a chain should be fine for road bikes. Although the process is much more tedious than using regular chain lube and requires removing the chain every 300km you ride

[@888jucu]

@@alihaleem8264 I believe wax lubes attract more crap than light oils. I wud use light sewing machine oil or similar and be done with it

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

I clean mine after every ride and the whole bike a wipe over with bike finish ! EVERY RIDE !

[@dgfshr3]

Need to make a video for a gill hubs with free Wheels you need to do videos on three wheel trike bikes on tricycles on tricycle apparel

[@racemanstill]

Complicated and messy option. I did that only once and I gave up because after you clean the chain you have to clean the cleaner and the mess from the floor. So if you want to clean a chain you can put it in small plastic bottle and add some diesel fuel or solvent and shake the bottle some times. After that pour the solvent out and cut that bottle to take the chain out. Use some paper towls to rinse the chain. Good luck!

[@alantaylor6691]

That's a clever way of doing it!

[@gavinward3176]

Tool works very well. Really noticed the difference in the chain. Good as new.

[@ApriliaGuy1969]

The CM 5.2 is a cracking bit of kit! 10/10

[@zauron007007]

Hello, good to see your videos subtitled in Spanish, keep it that way. Greetings from Peru

[@phototristan]

How often should this be done?

[@parktool]

A couple times a riding season is good. The more adverse the conditions the more you will want to clean it though.

[@hermoglyph2255]

I don't believe you can get your chain really clean without taking it off and swilling it about in something (I believe Sheldon Brown recommends boiling it in a solution of household detergent). But perhaps worth remembering before you take too much trouble that we lIve in a golden age in some respects, when some bike components, including chains, are amazingly cheap.

[@adougan99]

hermoglyph 22 we need to fight against the throw away culture

[@hermoglyph2255]

adougan99 Entirely with you there. But your chain is going to have to be discarded sooner or later - and surely is more easily recycled than most things? so you weigh up how much trouble it's really worth taking to prolong its life. I only mentioned it because some people really seem to go to excessive lengths - must spend as much time cleaning their chain as they do actually riding their bike! It is a 'consumable' item - take proper care of it, of course, but whatever you do it won't last for ever.

[@hermoglyph2255]

Perhaps it's a bit like the oil filter on your car - if you really want to you can take it off and clean it, but is itreally worth it?

[@kevincahua8623]

But how about for single speed bikes?!?

[@Baz.007]

The cloth looks super dirty after drying the chain that was supposedly already cleaned😮

[@sjanzeir]

There's one problem - the thing that holds the magnet in place tends to break, making the cleaner almost useless. I keep the magnet in place with a piece of duct tape and it keeps falling off. Please update the design, guys!

[@zlatkomustovic1147]

😅I hear someone say to let it work first before shifting to all gears to let oil lubricate all gears

[@7amido12]

Had your video playing in the background while degreasing my chain today for the first time! Thanks for the easy instructions

[@thejwchannel3137]

Thanks guys for a great vid, much appreciated. Another tool I can buy, love my tools. Big hi from Australia!

[@frodo5882]

The chain does not look really clean after the process in the video...

[@akkatonezapkin536]

If you will pass a chain through a chain cleaner (of any manufacturer) until soapy water will remain almost transparent, then remove front sprockets, a cassete and cogs of the rear derailleur, clean/wash them with at least soapy water (white spirit is an option), you'll get your chain quite as it looks in this video))

[@jkamer2168]

Agree I get mine way cleaner.

[@down2one313]

THANKS your video helped me out very much! first time cleaning my chain using the Park Tool

[@danielgray7742]

Hands down best way to clean. Esp as a novice

[@briangrondin1978]

This seems like $35 of effort to clean a $30 chain.

[@tavisjou3778]

Yep...

[@superneroes]

And maybe saving you 150$ for a new Dura Ace cassette if youre into that kind of stuff.

[@proudtobeeducated5336]

Why would I buy a chain degreasing tool and fluid for like $50 when I can buy a new chain for $25?

[@mike13543]

The degreaser last years

[@MrBacknang]

The chain is usually soaped, I recommend Dove.

[@howardjonesjr7388]

Can this tool be used pedaling forwards? My bike doesn’t backpedal as I have coaster brakes

[@parktool]

The handle of the most recent version can be switched to the opposite side and can then be used while pedaling forwards.

[@EasyE865]

Yes... make sure you contact the authorities

[@User-jk5zw]

A lot of effort

[@8000RPM.]

Chain scrubber; $30 from Park Tool, $10 from eBay, $4 from Wish.

[@RyanBuchmann]

What's the general consensus about using Simple Green in the CM25 Chain Cleaner to clean the chain instead of Park Tool solvent?

[@alantaylor6691]

Park Tools says "No" lol

[@simonm1447]

Use diesel fuel - it cleans the chain, and lubricates it at the same time.

[@johnmcgahern3946]

"Check with local authorities for methods of disposal of contaminated solvent" Then proceeds to rinse out container down the drain! 🤣

[@PeterC3400]

So, this is the best we can come up with in the 21st century? This is the bicycle equivalent of hand-starting an airplane engine or forging one's own nails to build their house. Way too much work. Do we OWN our bike, or does the bike own US? I wish someone would improve the technology. It's overdue.

[@DM-sc4zy]

Unless you're riding very expensive bikes, there's really no need to do this very often. certainly not once a month.

[@8000RPM.]

wipe your chain with a rag,....you'll change your mind,...

[@briancooney9952]

I always had good results just putting ISO Dry in the chain cleaner. lol. Anhydrous isopropyl. Run it through twice. It dries in like 2 minutes. Then lube with some sort of dry chain lube

[@selfmade_youngin4x754]

Bike shop it is for maintenance 😂

[@pallfy20]

Can I just spray my chain with an entire can of high pressure aerosol wd-40 bike lube? It can dislodge a lot of the dirt I thinks.

[@iraceruk]

I'm riding a twenty year old bike with a twenty year old chain. I've never cleaned the chain. It runs as well as the day I bought it.

[@initialdwu7821]

I have a 10 year old bike with 10 year old chain. Never cleaned it either, just spray on some WD-40 once in a while to make it go smooth.

[@NomadFM]

Every crap video like this contains 10+ tools I haven't used.

[@kurbaniak]

If my chain looked like that I’d take it off and throw a new one on. Chains are obviously super important and should be the last thing you cheap out on. Lube and clean it often and replace it when it’s time.

[@obbzerver]

Get the metal body CM25. It's pricey but unless you do something stupid to it you'll never have to buy another one, only on rare occasion have to replace components. The plastic scrubbers work but eventually develop cracks. Put a magnetic strip or a small magnet in the bottom to pick up metallic particles - the CM 5.2 has a magnet built in.

[@Cfass1]

Everyone: Where’s the guy with the thick ass mustache. Pawn Stars: The best I can do is a guy with a ZZ Top beard

[@joecondron2131]

Better off with a Rohloff 14spd hub & Gates belt drive.... I want one on my next bike....

[@stianjarnass]

Hi can I "pedal forward" with the cleaner? I have an Ebike. 😃

[@parktool]

You cannot. You can try to put it on the top section of chain or you can try flipping the bike upside down. Keep your ear to the ground for future product updates...

[@fultonh1]

@@parktool Why not just orient it with the handle on the non-drive side? Won't that work with a dummy hub?

[@noahhunsaker3400]

I feel that they ask us to apply chain lube to every link so we will use, and buy more of their product 😂

[@parktool]

Its a good way to know you are getting lube on each link as to properly lube your chain.

[@MarksTech]

Instead of adding the recommended amount of oil to your car, just add half the oil to your car. That way you save money on oil….. smh.