BAD HABITS RUIN BIKES HOW TO CLEAN YOUR DRIVETRAIN THE RIGHT WAY

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Brockley Bikes

Brockley Bikes

9 ай бұрын

Ever wondered why your drivetrain gets dirty so quickly and keeps wearing out?
Well, when you see and listen to the amount of wrong advice on how to clean your bike's drivetrain, it's easy to get into the bad habits most cyclists do. The problem is, these bad habits will ruin the drivetrain along with other parts of your bike in the process.
In this tutorial I show you how to deep clean of your drivetrain the right way. This is how we do it in our professional workshop. I take all the necessary components off the bike rather than leaving them on. I also do not use any degreasers to get everything nice and shiny again. This makes them last longer and is much better for the environment and your pocket. Once you learn how a professional mechanic does it you'll wonder why you ever spent so much time frequently cleaning your drivetrain.
There are a massive amount of tips on pulling your drivetrain off and re-fitting. I also give you some of my best tips for making your drivetrain last much longer.
It doesn't matter what type of bike you have, this is the best way to do it!
gt85.co.uk/spray-for-cyclists/
Learn how to set up your own bike successfully and you will get a great sense of satisfaction and achievement.
As always, if you are in doubt or don't feel confident about your bike maintenance, go and speak to a professional bike mechanic.
Leave any questions or comments below. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE...
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@jwolfluss
@jwolfluss 6 ай бұрын
Why do you cut off the gear cable? Most of the time, the cable end cap is easily removable if you just push on it from the sides with flat nose pliers. And then install a new cap afterwards. Also, I found that an easy way of cleaning the insides of the chain is using air from a compressor. I do it while holding a rag under and running the blow gun over the chain. Muck flies right off. P.S. Lurpak, go Denmark ;)
@ianshea9025
@ianshea9025 9 ай бұрын
With teflon/PTFE being a primary ingredient, I would make sure to use it in a well ventilated area and/or use a mask with an organic vapor cartridge. Teflon is one of those "forever chemicals" that accumulates in your body
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
Great point! Our workshop is very airy and there is an extraction fan. Personally, I can't work with a mask on. That shouldn't stop anyone else from using whatever PPE they deem necessary to protect themselves...
@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290
@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290 6 ай бұрын
I was gonna make the same comment, but it's probably too late! :)
@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290
@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290 6 ай бұрын
Have you tried Bunnox or Balistol, they are natural and good for the environment afaik!?
@PatrickGilmour
@PatrickGilmour 7 ай бұрын
Brilliant video from a man who knows! Learned a lot and great to see the tips on how to keep the environment clean while you're cleaning your drivetrain. Long live GT-85!
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying so 👍 So glad you got something from the video more than how to do the job...
@denis_roy_7
@denis_roy_7 9 ай бұрын
Very interesting, but isn’t PTFE bad for the environment?
@B_COOPER
@B_COOPER 7 ай бұрын
What is not bad for the environment?
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
Yes, PTFE is bad for the environment. Over oiling a drivetrain with anything (GT85 included) and then using degreasers and over oiling again is worse. The grime from over oiling and wearing the drivetrain away quicker is less environmentally sound just on it's own. There really isn't much about riding a bike that is good for the environment...
@erhan6095
@erhan6095 9 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
So sorry I haven't responded sooner @erhan6095. You can read why on the channel's community tab if you are interested. You are very welcome and thanks for letting me know.
@rickfurzer
@rickfurzer 9 ай бұрын
Excellent video Ash. Reminds me of the training session and an excellent refresher for me. Good luck with the Lurpak
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Rick... glad it gave you a little reminder. Have you seen the latest video about cleaning and lubing your chain on the bike to prevent mucky build up? Still trying to get the Lurpak out of my hair...
@Hertog_von_Berkshire
@Hertog_von_Berkshire 9 ай бұрын
Excellent, thanks Ashley. Whoops, I've been doing a few things wrong. I do like my Jizer.
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
You are very welcome @Hertog_von_Berkshire. One can't be blamed for not knowing what they don't know, especially when the whole industry relentlessly chants over oiling and degreasing. I had to look up what Jizer was. I still eat too much good food, but it does help me hold my wheels on my lap! So sorry I haven't responded sooner. You can read why on the channel's community tab if you are interested.
@stusmall2388
@stusmall2388 9 ай бұрын
Great video and now have a good reason for not cleaning my bike more than once a year!
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
Right on 👍
@luzzyrogue
@luzzyrogue 9 ай бұрын
I do exactly what you have done, only missing the Gt85. I have never splashed my bike with a jet. And it's as fast as it can get 55 on a flat.
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
So sorry I haven't responded sooner @luzzyrogue8617. You can read why on the channel's community tab if you are interested. You say you do the same as I do... what product do use rather than GT85? Good on you... so many people clean their bikes like a bull in a China shop.
@luzzyrogue
@luzzyrogue 7 ай бұрын
@@bicycleguru I use something from Loctite. It's green on the outside so I believe to be Bio.
@graemer66
@graemer66 9 ай бұрын
As I said before it's best to talk to someone who actually works on the equipment like yourself. Many thanks. Got myself a Pedro's chain checker and some of your GT85 which is hard to get in Australia. Ready to clean and check chain periodically. Just put a new 10 speed Cassette and chain on my Giant Dirt 2 2018 ebike. How often should you clean ?. Graeme in Australia
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
So sorry I haven't responded sooner @graemer66. You can read why on the channel's community tab if you are interested. One of my life rules is to always ask an expert. You are very welcome and glad you got benefit from the video. This is where I bought GT85 from the last couple of times I was back home in Australia... au.rs-online.com/web/p/lubricants/8952306 It has become quite apparent that GT85 global availability has been massively reduced since WD40 acquired the company. In answer to your question, little and often. I have recently put a video up showing how I do this on my own bikes reducing the frequency of having to do a full on deep clean.
@timfreeman2603
@timfreeman2603 9 ай бұрын
Your hair maybe worn out from using that Fairy & Lurpak combo. 😅
@bicycleguru
@bicycleguru 7 ай бұрын
It's definitely on the list of culprits 😂
@michaelforde5879
@michaelforde5879 5 ай бұрын
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