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I use Finish Line. The red bottle is for dry conditions. The green bottle is for WET conditions. If you ride in the rain, clean you chain and bike as soon as you get home.
The best way to clean a chain is with an ultra-sonic cleaner. But you can do it with a metal bowl and Berrymans.
Install " KMC missing links", which allow the chain to be removed in a few seconds. I typically use Berrymans to clean the chain. You can do this with a metal pan, but do this outside! Dry the chain with shop towels and then re-install. You will probably want to clean the detailer, cassette and front chain ring before re-installing.
After you re-install the chain, crank it backwards and drip one drop on each link. run it backwards a few times and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then wipe it down.
I would clean my chain every Friday night. I would also check my chain stretch at the same time...
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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