How To Clean Your Chain
Cleaning your chain regularly will make it last longer and help the drivetrain roll more efficiently.
You’ll need a brush, a lint-free cloth and to do the job properly you’ll need a bike specific degreaser. Here’s the lowdown, (in video and written format) on the quickest and easiest way to do it.
How to clean your chain: Step-by-step guide
Review: Motul Chain Clean
The Motul Chain Clean is an eco-friendly, water-based degreaser designed to clean heavy grit and grime on the entire drivetrain. It has a strong ‘dissolving power’ to remove dirt and then leave behind a protective formula to prevent aluminum, brass and non-ferrous metals from deteriorating.
Details
| Cleans chains, cassettes, chainrings |
| Free of aerosols, solvents and silicones |
| Biodegradable |
| 100% recycled and recyclable bottle |
| Removes heavy dirt, dust, oil |
| Water-based formula |
| ± R370 | Learn more |
Impressions
There’s no questioning the strength and efficacy of Motul Chain Clean. I’ve been able to get the toughest grit and grime off my road, XC and eMTB. It even cuts through the gunk of nasty wet and wax lubes. I’ve found it to be a powerful degreaser, even in small quantities.
| WORDS: Myles Kelsey | IMAGES & FOOTAGE: Max Sullivan |