How to Clean Your Bike and Lube the Chain || REI

A Clean bike is a longer lasting bike. In this video, Jason shows how degreaser, soap and chain lube can keep your bike good looking and healthy.
0:45 What you’ll need
2:38 Apply Degreaser
3:30 Wash the Frame
5:32 Wash the Wheels
6:20 Scrub the Drivetrain
8:24 Lube the chain
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[@asx]

Make sure the chain is in the smallest cog on the cassette before removing the rear wheel. That way it will be easier to put the wheel back on.

[@Coronet_1969_]

Enjoyed the video, great steps and the sound and editing was superb which made easy watching

[@tomaz720]

This is great thank you for the lesson

[@breadcrumbs3530]

Very useful for a beginner like me, thank you!

[@williamagan6711]

Really good tips

[@DeniseLookingOut]

I am the worst at keeping my chain clean. Thanks for the refresher!

[@territ7011]

Thanks!!

[@bengunderson82]

How do you clean the brake router itself? Also, how often should you be cleaning a bike that hits gravel once or twice a week? Ty

[@YuyinSports]

Should we clean the oily rag afterwards?

[@rei]

Hey there! If your rags become saturated with grease or other contaminants, it may be best to discontinue use of those rags. However, if you'd like to try cleaning them first, we recommend using a sink or bucket with a light detergent, followed by letting them air dry. We do not recommend using a washer or dryer. Hope this helps!

[@facitenonvictimarum174]

You already did this video a couple months ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4KzfJWll6x3f80 Bike cleaning, backpacks, running shoes... over and over again.

[@pfordgreen]

Please stop routing the front brake hose on the outside of the fork lowers.