Longer lifespan and better shifting - 5 ways to clean your cassette like a pro.

[@walterkasper467]

My wife has OCD. I will show her this video and hoping she will clean my bike. Thanks for another great video !!!

[@everyhandletaken]

😂 Let us know how that went !

[@utharkruna1116]

Good luck with that 😂

[@rm709]

Show her a better husband! She deserves one if you think like that!

[@Lee-ic2yn]

@@rm709 bore off

[@amidatongassassin]

I saw someone else make this comment, but dropping the cassette and chain in an ultrasonic cleaner for 15min makes your drive train look like jewelry. I can't believe you haven't shown this method. It's by far the best cleaning method.

[@norms3913]

Basically your saying dropping it in a parts cleaner tank setting the cassette in a basket and dropping it in a degreaser solution

[@amidatongassassin]

@@norms3913, a jewellery/parts/ultrasonic cleaner with a degreaser solution does the trick in about 15 minutes and makes it looks like it just came out of the dishwasher.

[@norms3913]

@@amidatongassassin I use that simple green degreaser

[@johnnyk6906]

considering how much time and chemicals were used, it would have taken less time and lot safer preventing disc/bearing contamination, just remove the cassettes from the hub and dunk in a degreaser. once all cleaned, dry and spray protection before installing the cassette back on the hub. cleaning on it's side or upright also has potential to get chemical on the carbon wheels and tire.

[@Rocketrecliner]

What do you spray for protection?

[@johnnyk6906]

@@Rocketrecliner any Teflon based lubricant. right now i am using B'laster 16-TDL Advanced Dry Lube with Teflon. it goes on "dry" and stays dry and does a good job keeping cassette cleaner than other lubricants I have used. I have also used WD-40 silicon with great success. objective is to lube as soon as degreasing to prevent rusting.

[@Rocketrecliner]

@@johnnyk6906 Thanks. I guess I'm in a bit of a different boat since I wax my chain. I've never put anything on the cassette, but I am starting to notice some rust spots. I always thought they were aluminum and that didn't rust, but obviously, I'm not right about something here.

[@johnnyk6906]

@@Rocketrecliner not sure cassette can be made with aluminum since it will require high torque. I have tried waxing chain too but that is too time consuming so I am sticking with teflon infused lubes for protecting metal surface and chain lube needs.

[@Rocketrecliner]

@@johnnyk6906 Waxing is time-consuming to do it, but I stick with it because I find there are other advantages (clean drivetrain, lasts 500+ miles, optimal performance, etc.). Basically, I guess it saves me time elsewhere is the way I look at it and I love the "feel." Anyway, I think you are right about the cassette. Mine seems to say it is coated in aluminum and nickel chrome. I'm willing to bet those have worn off and it is getting to the steel underneath and that is what is rusting. It is a really small amount, but always wondered if there was a way to protect it from getting there at all. Just might be time for a new cassette. Thanks again for the info.

[@Ali-bm7bj]

I'm worried about the brake rotor, are the products used going to ruin your rotor? Thanks

[@jordonplays5032]

I think not because some compony see that problem so they make mtb product that Dont damage the rotors😉😃

[@thesupernad]

Yeah you don't want to get degreaser on your rotor.

[@moreseun]

Always cover or wrap your rotor with a rag or plastic bag 👍🏼

[@tmayberry7559]

That's why I'm still using rim brakes. It works for me

[@thesupernad]

@@tmayberry7559 You can't get degreaser on rim brakes either.... There's really no justifying rim brakes in this day, It's very unsafe to wear down the rim surface when braking.

[@TitoJoebs]

Thanks for sharing these! I also deep clean my cassette by leaving it overnight dipped in diesel in a container & drop the container (old Tupperware) flat in the dryer tub (top load) so all the dirt would spin out. Then blast all the muck using a pressure washer, then use dishwashing soap (cheaper than degreaser). Then rinse off with hot steam of water. Perfectly clean. Be ready though to be scolded by the wife as to why the dishwashing liquid soap is used up. Hehehe PS: Shout out on your next video.

[@ClashplaysPH]

Uy thank you

[@purplegarage05]

A 1$ toilet brush works very well for cleaning cassettes because it has long bristles!! :)

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Stealing this

[@Asthbendriel]

I use to apply degreaser, let it sit for 2 minutes, then use a brush to remove the grit, spray with water and then use the rag to clean it and get it dry. It takes a lot more, like 20 minutes, but the result is an almost-like-new cassette. Sadly "after a very muddy ride" is every weekend here in the winter 😅 but the peace of mind of not having any single shifting issue or mechanical problem while riding makes it worth it to be honest.

[@Asthbendriel]

@Rita 25 y.o - check my vidéó that's what I usually do with the chain, but on the cassette I just don't like to remove it from the hub every week, because I'd have to unscrew it every time and I'm not entirely sure that's a good idea for the retaining bolt.

[@LordLlurch]

NEVER EVER spray degreaser on your hub. eventually it WILL find it's way into your bearings. it WILL degrade the quality of the grease, causing excessive wear. ALWAYS take your cassette OFF the hub if you spray it. ALWAYS!

[@adrianc6534]

i made this mistake, ruined my HED wheelset with less than 500 miles on them.

[@revolversntulips]

@@adrianc6534 me too

[@888jucu]

I use a degrease or kerosene but always have the hub angled facing down when cleaning so the degreaser doesnt travel towards the bearings 👍

[@DWpeep]

@@adrianc6534 strip the hub bearings, clean the cups etc and put it back together..? Unless of course there's physical damage.

[@ManuelMartinez09]

I think it all depends o how you apply the degraser, if you are carefull it can be done without removing the wheel. I use kitchen degreaser, a brush then a rag, super fast and efficient.

[@themeatnpotatoes]

Thank you so much, just picked up a used gravel bike. Looked very good but the rear wheel wasn’t free spinning as well as I’d like. Well I decided to give it a deep clean and the cassette was so dirty. The bike actually ran much better (surprise right) and even shifted quicker. Great 5 minute cassette cleaning technique.

[@aaronerskine3401]

another pro tip -- speaking of noisy bike parts. my brake rotors would make noise everytime i used them. i now add a couple of drops of oil to the pads and rotors before every ride. they don't make any sound now and are so smooth, you can't feel them stop the bike.

[@cementary]

I see what you did there ... ;)

[@matthewblue7839]

If you care so much, but two cassettes, take one off and apart to soak it in cleaner , install the other one. Clean and repeat.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Interesting idea

[@andychoe2486]

Is there any other grease other bruno? My country don't sell it.

[@Paganiproductions84]

i miss the time when you did show mtb racing on this channel.

[@norms3913]

I use a park brush to clean the cassette and get the build up grit between the gears out

[@stevenbate8069]

Is cleaning like this contaminating the brake disk ?? Take the disc of folks if your gonna clean it like this.

[@erikmatonickin]

When are you racing? Want to see good old racing videos with data and commentary

[@JDLuffy]

how do u restore a rusted cassette :( its new and stored away for too long and exposed to air didnt oil it enough and when i took out wanted to use it it was bad rusted shucks

[@damo5219]

ok. Thats a wow. great idea. will try the drill/brush combo. Thanks !

[@luisguevara4113]

Would the grease and degreaser fall on the break disk?

[@phil5073]

How store spare cassette? I mean does it need to lube? Cause it is steel

[@DilbertMuc]

What is this brush for the machine? Is there a standard size for the shaft? btw. I am using regular impregnation spray for shoes on the final step. That's a teflon coating but much cheaper and easier than the liquid on the brush.

[@patiencelarson4128]

What do you do of the rags after they're full of grease ?

[@joeycottontail4527]

I half arse maintenance clean until I go to sell the bike then go to town. It’s just too time intensive.

[@jasonirenea1886]

Hello dan, can i use WD40 as my degreaser? Thanks

[@Bianchiboy]

This dude will probably tell you it’s fine to use on your brake rotors too

[@poshpickle9024]

You can but it’s not very good

[@poshpickle9024]

@Phoenix 𝙾𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚢 PROFILE you forgot to switch to your main lol

[@ralph2083]

Can u use a silicon based spray for applying on your cassette the same as an teflon based or brunox spray?

[@harroldbien4179]

Sir can you use deore 5100 rear derailleur to a deore 12 speed cassette?

[@rudolfjaspera.605]

What about the back of the cassette?

[@fuadmonsoon]

Do we have to apply oil to drive-train bicycles just like standard ones?

[@megamanson9809]

I removed cassette...can i clean it with ethanol?

[@Dominukas]

Can I use Squirt chain wax to cover the cassete with a brush? :)

[@jayjohnson007]

How about just taking it off and drop it and the chain into an ultrasonic cleaner for 20 mins and go do something else?

[@je5604]

Old shoe laces clean my cassettes like a dental floss. Works well when dipped in soap/degreaser

[@je5604]

Probably choose other methods that won't be harsh on your cogs if you're concerned with scratching the gold layer

[@janvlacil963]

I prefer to remove it for cleaning and apply ceramic wetcoat (the same I'm using for my car) in order to prevent sticky dirt.

[@everyhandletaken]

Does that work well? I love ceramic coat & never thought of it for this application

[@everyhandletaken]

@тαρ мє αи∂ ѕєχ ωιтн мє Ella excellent relevance to this comment, congratulate yourself on your reading skills.

[@andrenikolai1061]

Is it okay to use food grade teflon silicon grease?

[@JoLe1991]

never cleaned my cassette amymore since I'm running a hot bath waxed chain. there's no dirt whatsoever on the cassette, just some wax deposit. from the chain. same for the chain, pristine in pretty much any conditions since dirt cannot adhere to refined paraffin wax. drip on waxes in my experience contain quite a bit of oil and attract more dirt.

[@joeyvolcic1370]

Facts. Second best upgrade behind tubeless

[@KarlosEPM]

I mix a soft wax with the paraffin so that it isn't too brittle and therefore keeps the drivetrain quiter for longer. But yeah, immersion is better than commercial drip-on waxes. In the past, however, I managed to dissolve the wax into paint thinner and applied the mix to the mounted chain. The paint thinner evaporated over night and I had a freshly waxed chain without taking it off the bike. In any case... wax is by far my favorite chain lube. Cheers!

[@JoLe1991]

@@KarlosEPM yes also tried to dissolve wax with strong solvents but it takes a long time to evaporate and you don't get nearly as much wax in the chain as with immersion bathing. honestly I had no issue with the wax being too brittle. I just use candle-grade pellets and add a bit of dry lubricant (0.1 micron WS2). other people use 1.6 micron ptfe powder. that in particular seems to add plasticity to the wax.

[@KarlosEPM]

@@JoLe1991 Interesting. It never crossed my mind that the additives would prevent pure paraffin from quickly flaking off. Thanks for your reply!

[@JoLe1991]

@@KarlosEPM actually pure paraffin wax is not great at preventing wear on your chain. You can see laboratory wear tests of different chain lubricants, and pure wax lubes (such as squirt lube) don't protect agains wear very well... for that reason alone it's mandatory to add a dry lubricant, and the best ones are clearly ptfe and ws2, both as fine as possible. on my emtb I do 150km on average before I rewax the chain, possibly it lasts longer when using PTFE than WS2. At 150km the chain starts to rattle slightly, a sign of a lack of wax inside the rollers. With the connex chain link it's a piece of cake to take off the chain from the bike, in my opinion an absolute necessity for chain waxing.

[@vongdong10]

Dude just take the cassette off, spray with a degreaser, use a tooth bush and clean then individually, rinse them then dunk them in a hot water/dish soap mix for a bit and rinse one more time. Much faster and cleaner.

[@jabezpendyala]

Yeah dude you are absolutly right. This works if you dont have casette tools to remove em……😉

[@Dee-Ell]

@@jabezpendyala This video is to do it "like a pro". If you don't even have tools to remove the cassette, then you have no businesse cleaning it "like a pro".

[@revolversntulips]

The outside of the cassette is easy to clean. In youtube cassette cleaning videos you rarely see before/after on the backside/inside

[@Mylity66]

Honestly, the best, easiest and cheapest method is to just take the cassette out and dunk it 5 min in gasoline/paint thinner, brush and wipe with a rag, dunk it 5 min in degreaser, brush and wipe with a clean rag, mount back on the wheel. I do like that he ads teflon/wax on it, that is a really good idea so long you do it away from the rotors XD.

[@revolversntulips]

@@Mylity66 agreed

[@Dee-Ell]

So true. This video should be titled: how to clean very well one side of your cassette. At the very end of the video when he is degreasing the rotor, you can see that the inside of the cassette is not that clean.

[@catg9196]

I take mine apart and bring it to work. We have a solvent bath. Comes out brand new. 😄

[@JackieSunshineOmega]

Hi! is it safe to do this 01:53 2 with gold plated cogs?

[@zer0bytes2000]

Thanks! I definitely keep my cassette clean, but I like your idea of spraying some Brunox to make it water repellent?

[@jamesgauci5378]

OCD at its best. And what about all that chemicals on that disk breaks??

[@leanardlabargan8343]

sir what did you use to clean your rotors?

[@arturlemiasev9671]

1. Sushi stick - to remove the hard dust. 2. Motor oil +teeth brush - much better. But you need to cover rotor first.

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@SickBiker Call me crazy, but it seems to me (I'm only on my first bike with a cassette instead of a freewheel) that for this level of cleaning and effort, it makes more sense to just remove the cassette and scrub it in a bucket of degreaser or dishwashing liquid mixed with water. Why would you not do that? Isn't the lock ring a relatively inexpensive wear item anyway?

Clothes washing liquid is definitely better. Dish washing degrease much less. I agree, removing casette is much better,but that kind of cleaning is necessary only several times a year and ofc before winter. Cleaning casette regularly with toilet brush and paintbrush with little amount of extracted gasoline is quite good

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@ and the best thing about removing the cassette is no drips on the brake disc, hub and spokes. I don't know what kind of dishwashing liquid you have available. Here in the USA I have a product called Dawn which is very effective on oil and grease. It is used to clean wildlife that have been in oil spills. None of my clothes washing detergent is that good.

@@RoderickGMacLeod dishwashing liquids should be safe for skin, but really effective degreaser doesn't have to. Ofc if your dishwashing liquid is for gloves use only - it probably can be as effective as clothes washing liquid. I know from experience That is much easier to wash my hands from grease with clothes washing liquid. For me it's Belgian or German "Persil". It damages skin if you don' t apply any hand cream after use, but it's very effective. I'm not a chemist but I've found that fat and greases are little different and IPA for example can't mix with greases so it's bad degreaser but good defater(XD) as it mix with fat.

[@mikerotchburns1622]

but it only polishes the exposed face, not behind the cog?

[@mikerotchburns1622]

@Rita 25 y.o - check my vidéó yes i loved the xc racing

[@yannicnoack5389]

Instead of using the liquid wax/oil mixture at the end, couldn't you also just dip the entire cassette in Wax (Paraffin) and have a surface that is a lot less sticky than that treated with oil?

[@jorgemexf]

Will be a good idea if you cover you brake rotors!!

[@CuriousMind_LVG]

I immersion wax my chain and have none of these issues. 😀

[@KarlosEPM]

So do I. The initial degreasing might seem tedious, but after that I just swap chains (I always keep one pre-waxed) and don't even think about cleaning anything. 😎

[@fadilxheka1232]

I find your videos very practical. I'm from Melbourne Australia. Just curious where your from?

[@sq3lvdtomek247]

He is from Poland 🙂 He is really super. Has also channel in his native language - Szajbajk. He is really great in what He is doing. And a very valuable as a person itself.

[@paddor]

Dude, your disc brake rotor is toast now. So much grease on it 🤣

[@hermanngerman5805]

Never heard of brake cleaner?

[@loinguyen9331]

What’s the sprayer you used in your vid to clean the disc brake?

[@gergoolle5773]

Use the one from the car shop. ~2,5 eur here. Most most basic degreaser spray is enough.

[@loinguyen9331]

Thank you a lot

[@Bangbangboom51]

"5 ways to clean your cassette like a pro." also "5 ways to contaminate your rotor like a pro."

[@barnabarnahu]

That was my first mind too!!! OK, everyone can clean the rotor after it, but the real pro’s working efficiently, never making extra job for themselfs. Just a perfectly cutted cardboard needed and you save time, effort and brake-cleaner too

[@Adam-xo7cv]

@@barnabarnahu Or leave the cassette on the bike and clean it in the vertical position. Voila!

[@Pabl0_88]

just cover it with a cloth while cleaning bruh

[@sgas]

especially as he said to grease the rotor afterwards

[@Adam-xo7cv]

@@sgas I thought he said "degrease."

[@zaroowa90]

Are you polish?

[@ElonMuckX]

I spray on brake cleaner, takes seconds, and cleans it all!

[@strongme80]

Brake Cleaner - BOOM! Done!

[@smallhatshatethetruth7933]

I take it off and stick it in de-greaser then use a stiff toothbrush to clean it

[@Graps19]

All very half baked cleaning. Just remove the cassette from the wheel to prevent hub contamination. Clean and reassemble. Lube not required on the cassette.... that's for the chain.

[@petesahad3028]

At this point, cleaning with bike cleaner and water when it's dirty and lubeing afterwards does it. No need for hours of over the top, time consuming, unnecessary maintenance.

[@GC16199]

I completely agree with you, I like to keep stuff clean but you can do this once or twice a year, definitely don't need to do it every month. I remember somebody who powerwashed his minidigger every night, his roller bearings were toast after 2 weeks...

[@jonnyrae9137]

I wax my chain so everything doesn't get all gritty and horrible which makes everything last longer 😎

[@frits8986]

Use Dynamic Bike Care Chain Cleaner

[@jwolfluss]

Take the cassette off, dump it into solvent overnight, blow dry with compressed air from a compressor. 5-6 bar blows all the crap (and remainder solvent) off every nook and cranny in no time.

[@JeffShepherdphotos]

Perhaps removing the cassette would be even a more thorough way to clean each sprocket.

[@softbingan]

If you are going to live another 200 years, you can certainly share some of your lifespans with your cassette.

[@Bianchiboy]

Enjoy your rear brake not working with all the crap you sprayed on it. Next video, how to use Mr Sheen Polish to make your rotors super shiny.

[@grooveroid]

Did you watch the video to the very end?

[@tigerbalm666]

I use ceramic wax

[@hectorpoh5297]

Never spray degreaser directly on the cassette like that whilst it is still on your wheel. The degreaser eats into your seals on the freehub and hub and you are going to ruin your bearings so much quicker. Cleaning the disc rotor whilst it is still rotating in your brakes is another quick way to risk damaging your pads and getting that irritating squeal that you can't get rid off.

[@Asthbendriel]

I do it every weekend. After ~3000Km the bearings of the hub are still the ones from factory, it's just a matter of knowing how to do it. Regarding on the disc, 100% agree is better to do it while the disc is not on the bike.

[@norms3913]

Just spray the cassette with that green degreaser stuff and rinse it down with water after you scrub the caked up dirt and grit off

[@norms3913]

@Anne-[S]EX-Vlog Go to My Channel like that didn't make any sense at all why clean 2 cassettes 2 at the same time when one of them is already be clean when its not being used ? 😅😅

[@marcianodemidof7135]

Great tip. 👍🏾

[@330_Crew]

Use an ultrasonic parts cleaner and save your time and effort.

[@gustavomello6667]

How about the traditional degreaser, brush, water and done

[@fantasyillusion91]

Your method is a bit dangerous for hub and brake disk and it takes some time to do it. Let me share my method: 1. Remove the cassette 2. Get a small tray or something similar. ( I use a clear plastic one that fits my cassette and chain perfectly) 3. Get your cogs in ( I will include the chain also) 4. Spray throughly WD40 all over them and let them rest for a minute. 5. Brush and wash with clean water. 6. Spray and brush with degreaser to remove the oils. 7. Wash with clean water and let them dry in the Sun on a microfiber towel. 8. Put them back on your bike and don't forget to lube your chain 😉 (before you lube the chain you can visually inspect your bike , parts ,check your chain wear ,etc ) 9. They will be like factory new ! I do this 3-4 times a year. I enjoy my trails In winter too .

[@ADCFproductions]

wouldn't it be easier just removing the cassette?

[@skotzan64]

Ultrasonic cleaner 🙌

[@iAlfin]

Thanks! so clean!

[@hawgwild5456]

Just take the whole cassette off and then clean it.

[@EnglertRacing96]

Hot waxing your chain means never having to clean your casette

[@esped_]

hmm nice and clean.

[@esped_]

man, it will’nt make bearings die it will work

[@russlikely1137]

Use the dust brush much easier

[@jojomabini5079]

I would say that after cleaning that cog's sprocket !! Its better to hang it to somewhere in your home!!! To not make it dirrrrtyyyyy annnymorrrreeee!!!!

[@natanaellorenzi5]

The First one...buy a Sram Cassette...

[@joshuadoss1955]

Brilliant

[@steelzMan]

Maybe it's just me, but some how I see sharkfins on the cassette

[@angelsouth3864]

Some teeth are like that intentionally to aid shifting. You can not see a worn casette by eye like chainrings.

[@alihamzeh4788]

Just remove the cassette and put it in gasoline (benzene) for 30 mins, after that wash it with soup. U can serve ur dinner on it after.

[@Ghostina1]

Brakecleaner and a little Brush will deal with the cassette in 5min!

[@cornish_boy6235]

Every now and then I just pull the cassette off and clean it in some wd40.

[@samteks125]

Should have degreased the brake rotor with the wheel still off the bike - rotating it while in the caliper might likely contaminate the brake pads already enough to make them unusable

[@dwight6502]

Well my $3 budget to clean my whole drivetrain! 👍 $1 toothbrush $1 kerosene $1 container And a old but always washed rug! 🤣

[@dwight6502]

@Phoenix 𝙾𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚢 PROFILE well im not a pro just a regular guy who likes daily commutes with his bike and likes long long rides 🤣🤣🤣

[@arvincabugnason6728]

One solution is for Shimano to make a hermetic gear box like cars. Haha

[@harukishiga6066]

Should remove the rotor first before all of that

[@Dee-Ell]

Might as well remove the cassette to clean it.

[@Silkl4sh]

And all the grease ends up on the rotor

[@pau1415]

I love the drill method 😎👍 Im going to use it from now on. Thanks for sharing this video 👍

[@Graps19]

This will only clean the outside of the sprockets. Not between and the inside.

[@MaYbYl8eR]

@UCQb-VkHsiH2jSaewzFLVJEQ rotors clean off loser

[@_LYH_]

Dismantle entire cassette soak into gasoline (caution) and use ultrasonic cleaner

[@dukedex5043]

Why not just spray it with some kind of soap and leave it for 10 mins then hose pipe it all?

[@camperp195]

I just take mine off and dump it in a tub of degreaser,then scrub with a muc off brush,10 mins work 👍

[@camperp195]

@Rita 25 y.o - check my vidéó didnt i just say that 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@munton5150]

Looks like what I do and then I go riding and completely undo all the work lol.

[@marceljanssens5935]

The 2nd bit is the fun Part

[@bogeyman9979]

There is no degreaser that works better than gasoline, trust me

[@albertokusmic9239]

Oustanding! 👍

[@mckii2654]

Take careful of the disc from the lube/oil.😮

[@aaronkeogh]

Take it off and submerge in petrol

[@bigrockstudioph3608]

Genius

[@8rich8]

R.I.P brake rotor