How To Get A Perfectly Clean Cassette - GCN Tech's Top Tips For Cleaning Your Drivetrain

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Particularly during the colder and wetter seasons, our bikes can get filthy and the back wheel often suffers the most - in particular the cassette and rear hub. Let’s look at how to clean your cassette really well, with the bonus of not having to remove it.
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With the back wheel removed from the bike, grab a length of t-shirt and simply slot it in between two sprockets, and work the t-shirt back and forth. The freehub mechanism should allow the cassette to rotate a whole revolution backwards and make the job really easy.
Something to be aware of here. If your freehub is filthy, bits of oily crud are likely to pop out onto the floor, so pay really close attention to these. I know someone who once upon a time, stood on those bits and then you could trace where they’d been on the carpet of their parents home…
Once you feel its suitably clean, move onto the next gap between the sprockets and repeat. Once that is done, get your pipe-cleaners out repeat the process, you will most likely get some more oil and grime off. The pipe cleaners are great too as you can get them in between the cutouts of these sprockets too and give them a good clean.
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@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

How do you clean your cassette? Let us know 👇

@9psi 5 жыл бұрын

GCN Tech A catering sized coffee jar. Petrol. Add cassette. Put lid on. Shake and let sit. Shake again. Fish out cassette. Dry off with rag. Really looks like new

@evelyndai8200 5 жыл бұрын

Spray strong degreaser, brush, rinse, dish wash liquid on brush, scrub and rinse

@zrsgamboa 5 жыл бұрын

I remove the cassette, place it in a stainless steel bowl, and pour some petrol over it. Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then with an old toothbrush (and wearing kitchen rubber gloves), give it a good brushing. Next, place the sprockets on an old rag to dry. Lastly, spray some WD40 on each sprocket and reassemble. Done. (Note: The used petrol can be used for again for another cassette, otherwise just let it evaporate naturally in a well ventilated & safe area away from pets & kids.)

@AndrewTSq 5 жыл бұрын

The degreaser I used for the chain gets stored in a can, until the day my casette needs to be cleaned, so then I used put the casette into the can, and let it be for a few minutes until I just wipe off all the dirt with a worn tshirt / or something. Best thing is that I can reuse the degreaser a few times by using a coffefilter :)

@brentgoebel705 5 жыл бұрын

The same way you do! Minus the pipe cleaners. If I'm feeling luxurious it goes in the ultrasonic with some isopropyl for a few hours.

@hubdeep9452 5 жыл бұрын

My cassettes cost around 15 quid. If they cost 400 quid I would carefully polish them using the tears of a French nun.

@futurez12 4 жыл бұрын

Why French?

@mihugong3153 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can't even fathom how sophisticated a Super Record cassette has to be in order to cost more than ten times as much as a Dura Ace cassette.

@dansotelo228 4 жыл бұрын

Tears off a French nun... Now that's funny! HA HA HA ha ha ha ha..! Are you Canadian?

@sodalitia 3 жыл бұрын

@@futurez12 France is very secular country.There is a natural scarcity of nuns, which makes their tears extremely rare and precious liquid.

@yusufhaekal8859 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt used em, ez

@RixterNow 5 жыл бұрын

That cassette was cleaner than mine was when I unboxed it

@alicepost2025 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@thedistance1155 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@rajagoswami277 2 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@kevinlenihan4142 5 жыл бұрын

Have just cleaned the cassettes on my four rode bikes as per this video in about 25 minutes. No tools, no degreaser, no mess and cassettes look like new again. Thanks GCN for another helpful video.

@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kevin, top job!

@robphippen 5 жыл бұрын

Where have you been all my life? This video finally ended years of frustration attempting to clean my cassette! The pipe-cleaner tip is next level! Many, many thanks.

@iffy_too4289 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably THE MOST useful and informative GCN/GMBM Tech vid ever

@DanTuber 5 жыл бұрын

seems like it would be quicker to just take the casette off and clean it thoroughly?

@hotcakes1117 5 жыл бұрын

This

@boomerangfreak 5 жыл бұрын

@@pauldamian2988 No, I am pretty sure we don't even have a Bob in our family let alone 1 that is my uncle. But yes when it's time to deep clean your cassette I'd say taking it off is the best way to go.

@ZOB4 5 жыл бұрын

That’s what I would do.

@henryliu6606 5 жыл бұрын

Agree

@TigerTT 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it would be a good idea to leave a cassette soaking inside coca cola since cola cleans rust.

@JonCannings 5 жыл бұрын

For those of you saying this method takes ages etc, I just thought I'd chime in. It doesn't take ages once up to speed. It's most certainly faster than getting the tools out, then removing cassette, then degreasing, then rinsing, then allowing to dry - properly - then refitting the cassette with the spacers correctly lined up so the numbers are staggered (where necessary) and torquing it up correctly, then disposing of the degreaser responsibly. Its ideal if you don't want to deep clean the cassette as I presented a few months back. 25years I've been doing this and know so many mechanics who use this method as a quick clean without pouring degreaser over a freehub etc. Without the pipe cleaner it's less than a minute to do a cassette. The pipe cleaner just finishes it off nicely. Cheers and remember a clean bike, is a happy bike! Jon

@bigring6424 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I don't bother even taking the wheel off, and if you use a good degreaser (I like original WD-40 but will try other things as it's a little expensive) and do it once or twice a week, you don't even need to floss very often, and even with flossing it takes a couple of minutes. These cassette-off guys probably wear ankle length socks and use drinking tubes.

@TheWaxChainFanClub 5 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the naysayers, JC. We know where our bread is buttered.

@JonCannings 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheWaxChainFanClub 🥪

@onehourmusicbc 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, removing cassetes are much quicker and most importantly, cleaner, at least for me. If using the method that the video is using, I would usually get black grease coming out even after three times of cleaning, and taking out the cassette will get rid of every grease you find.

@JonCannings Жыл бұрын

@Harry Baals worth doing it properly

@chance4771 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and thank you! I spray soak the cassette with orange degreaser, let it sit for a few minutes, then hose it down with a high water pressure hose nozzle. afterwards do a thorough close up inspection using magnifying eye glass wear to see if I need to do the towelette cleaning. If not, then I use an air pressure hose to dry it completely. redo close up inspection. I also cover my wheel completely in plastic to avoid any grime getting on the wheel. I can post a link of my cleaning if you like. I use to use your method for a very long time. then , a buddy I use to ride with back in Maine was the one who showed me this method and it has worked for me for 16 years. Another option, if you have the tools, is to remove the cassette and drop them in an ultrasonic bath with degreaser. I have seen that done and they come out looking like you just purchased them from the store. 5 minutes in the ultrasonic is all that is needed. CHEERS!

@bondy284 5 жыл бұрын

Good Evening from 🇦🇺 Jon. Cleaned my cassette this morning using degreaser, soapy water, brushes👍

@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

Evening Bondy! Top job. Does it sparkle tho?

@bondy284 5 жыл бұрын

GCN Tech . You bet along with the whole bike really.Love a clean bike👍🇦🇺

@KriegKadaver 5 жыл бұрын

Remember to clean jockey wheels when you clean the cassette/chain. I've seen people skip this - then your drivetrain is grime infested within 3 minutes of your ride.

@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

Top tip!

@DarthJabba504 5 жыл бұрын

Q tips are great for that

@eilrach299 5 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes yes!!!!

@michaellynn9763 3 жыл бұрын

I made this exact mistake after my recent purchase!!

@torstencx1318 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if this was more helpful or more entertaining. Love those videos, well done Jon ;-)

@joenne 5 жыл бұрын

I thought only the world champion in bike cleaning is allowed to use rainbow coloured pipe cleaner?

@sixdaze8092 5 жыл бұрын

It's never easy to to make a fun video about a mundane task. Great job GCN!

@jeffbrunton3291 5 жыл бұрын

All methods are useful. Quick clean after every ride. Thorough clean before changing chain. Various in between depending on conditions

@MartinWolves 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Thanks for the tips. I own an 80's bike with a freewheel which would be a pain to remove. Will try this out on the weekend.

@Cuzzazbuzz 5 жыл бұрын

ParkTool chain cleaner with Screwfix ‘No Nonsense Heavy Duty Degreaser’. Chain comes up sparking. Same stuff sprayed on the Cassette and use a toothbrush while turning pedals gets it the same. Used this on a gravel bike for a year and no issues with bearings or metalwork. Super quick!

@johngansler6487 4 жыл бұрын

thats just what i use

@helixfire1198 7 күн бұрын

Great tips, thanks from the USA!

@SVWildHare 5 жыл бұрын

Brother, for as much time as you've spent cleaning the cassette and for what I know my employer charges by the hour for me to show up at a job it would be easier to just replace it once a month than it would to spend that amount of time cleaning it. Love your patience and dedication.

@Uppercottage2 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the ‘hub clean trick’ from when I were a lad!.....I seem to remember using leather buckle straps?, chrome hubs would sparkle!......those were the days?!.

@battle4dead 4 жыл бұрын

Just about to properly clean a cassette for the first time in my life, rear wheel is in the bathtub and ready to go :) thanks!

@mikelldaley9078 3 жыл бұрын

A GREAT VIDEO. NEVER THOUGHT OF THE PIPE CLEANERS...

@DrJRMCFC 5 жыл бұрын

rag between the sprockets works a treat. Pipe cleaners... great cheap idea. Thanks!

@tankman-ku5zc 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Awesome knowledge to know.

@trudihughes4973 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT advice on hub cleaning from John Cannings.

@TheCityCyclists 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing it this way since I first watched this video 😂👌🏻 great method .

@maxdonaldson861 Жыл бұрын

My new favourite GCN video

@DigitalCowboy000 5 жыл бұрын

What about using the Park Tool brush? As for the debris that falls out of the cassette. That's what newspaper is for.

@sudduthjonathan 5 жыл бұрын

I can get my cassette silver and shiny by spraying degreaser on it then using a toothbrush for a few seconds. A fine rinse of water clears it all away. I do this with the wheel on and in my back yard though when washing the entire bike.

@TheCort3z 4 жыл бұрын

I clean my front and rear hub by wrapping a rag around it 360-degrees, and pulling the ends up and down. Gets the job done in 3 seconds, and don't need to have holiday decorations hanging off my bike, but I like the trick! Thanks for a great video :)

@harsdensus88 5 жыл бұрын

Thats satisfying. But I still prefer used toothbrush and soapy water.

@Ben-db5re 4 жыл бұрын

Haryder i use this method to dry it off!

@harsdensus88 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ben-db5re that's cool

@bauke-LV426 3 жыл бұрын

Would have wanted one of those new tea towels from Doddy, but I just ordered me some pipe cleaners. Good tip, thanks!

@zennor_man 2 жыл бұрын

Top tips thanks....I recall that back in the day a small leather strap was fitted to the hubs to keep them shiny..

@jvcfilm1 5 жыл бұрын

I often use the cloth method, bur find it much easier if I wrap the cloth around a zap strap first. A pipe cleaner would probably work as well. I have also discovered a new product called Gear Floss, a microfiber rope, which is a joy to use not only on the cassette, but on brakes, around the bottom bracket, under the bottle cages, etc. Thank you for the Tech Tips, I have enjoyed watching them.

@lorjon68 5 жыл бұрын

*buys gear floss instantly*

@TheWaxChainFanClub 5 жыл бұрын

So let me get this right... you put it between your legs, grip it nice and tight and move it back and forwards?

@evelyndai8200 5 жыл бұрын

This guy wins the internet

@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

Don't encourage him 🙄

@alfredstimoli2590 5 жыл бұрын

Gives "cleaning the girlfriend's pipes" a whole new meaning.

@nickwarren9621 5 жыл бұрын

@@gcntech ahahah😂😂

@lucianonarno1408 5 жыл бұрын

And be careful of the stuff that comes out of it, don’t get it on the floor!

@gethind-j2390 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JonnyTech, nice vid, but how long does that take? When I clean mine I take it off, slip a ziptie through and shake it up in some white spirit. Give it a quick dry, but it back on the wheel and the jobs done in less than 5 mins.

@GallardoFreak888 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of this method too, but for me I just take the painters brush i have and throw some degreaser on the cassette and literally leave that there for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with some water. Works like a charm and it’s as shiny as the chain

@akatgif 3 жыл бұрын

" I was going to eat my dinner off it" 🤣 LOL

@JB-uv4hm 2 жыл бұрын

In far less time you spent w the rag and pipe cleaner tedium, you could reach for the whip and lock nut tool and put it in a bucket of Simple Green. Then brush it clean. And then you can clean the hub splines and inspect for any issues, grease and reinstall.

@clearcreek69 Жыл бұрын

I know that Park Tool has cleaning brushes for the chain & other components but I really like the pipe cleaner idea.

@danielbum912 5 жыл бұрын

"It's incredibly satisfying, doing this" Hello James May.

@lucianonarno1408 5 жыл бұрын

For everyone saying “take it off to clean it”. Not everyone has the tools, nor the mechanical incline to take it off. This method can be done by anyone without any tools.

@jshepard5840 5 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frmVitOAl8DHYI0.html It cost me less than $5 at the local hardware shop and I have enough flat steel to make three of them. No reason not to have a chain whip.

@SergioCristancho 5 жыл бұрын

is incredibly amazing the amount of patient you have to be to do this and then consider to doit again when you hit the next muddy / rainy ride.

@jippevandrogenbroek754 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think you need to do it every time but just once a month or so will make a big difference

@okantichrist 3 жыл бұрын

Just get it done if you love your bike

@bigmikeshooter 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful 👍...

@laurafegely2662 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@MrLibertyFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Should I spray the clean cassette with any kind of lubricant/protectant? I live in a humid area.

@jade4805 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Jon, but a bit time consuming. I much rather remove the cassette, soak it in a bucket with some warm H2O and simple green for about 3mins and voila, sparkling new ;-)

@abedfo88 5 жыл бұрын

Jon you should put all of these tips and tricks to paper. You could write an epic bike maintenance book!

@ldvcbi4317 2 жыл бұрын

by cleaning meticulously tooth by tooth, I started on January 04, 2021 and I just finished yesterday. I lost my wife, my job, my social life but my cassette is like new.

@davidverrall 5 жыл бұрын

Old ways are the best ways. Reminds me of Andy Verralls bikes with pipe cleaners round the hubs.

@richaw6689 5 жыл бұрын

Top tech Johnny boy! Love the in-ride cleaning tip too..

@pisangkontot7358 4 жыл бұрын

Tq bro..gd idea

@KOL630 2 жыл бұрын

I just poke a long micro fibre cloth around the hub and pull it left to right to clean the hub. Doing the above process with T-shirt gives better results of you spray a load of gt85 on first as it frees up the grime. Great stuff just don’t breathe it in!

@ginti4725 3 жыл бұрын

I like to spray the cassette with degreaser . Attack cassette with a hand broom or meaty brush to remove large debris, apply more degreaser and brush cassette while pouring hot water, taking care to avoid the bearings. Then Polish off with old T shirt or rag. Comes up like new.

@teunluijbregts2533 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips, thanks. Also consider using a medium sized paint brush: dip it in degreaser and hold it against the cassette while you backpedal. Let the degreaser soak for a bit, rinse - all of the dirt gone. Hthh,

@My_HandleIs_ 3 жыл бұрын

I use baby wetwipes. Some I remove from the box and let them dry. Great for cleaning the entire bike including the chain.

@emmetfoster7430 5 жыл бұрын

I crash a lot on my cyclocross bike normaly during races and my chain falls of every time i crash should i buy a chain catcher or is it not worth the risk of it still falling off and not being able to put it back on loving the content #GCNTECHCLINIC

@johnandrews3568 4 жыл бұрын

Jon, how do you clean the hub between the cassette and the spokes?

@Raptors0524 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford this bike in the configuration!! 🤩😍

@Umetnik Жыл бұрын

I cleaned it today exactly this way, then I saw the video. :D

@markust7709 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for video. Please type the name of that wire cleaner, it is difficult to understand for not native English speakers. Pipe cleaner, did I hear correctly? Also, do any parts of cassette need oiling/lubing?

@professorsogol5824 3 жыл бұрын

Pipe cleaner is correct. Look for them at shops where tobacco products are sold. The purpose for which pipe cleaners were designed is to clean the stem of a pipe for smoking tobacco.

@AbideinChristFully 4 жыл бұрын

you reminded me i used to keep a strip of velcro in my hub back in the day about 1988.

@zumezoom9593 4 жыл бұрын

how often do you need to lube the bike from cassette to bottom bracket

@petinka721 5 жыл бұрын

I do it the same way except pipe cleaner. I think that GCN presenters bikes would be in another condition if not Jon worked at GCN :). Do a video when Jon has vacation and the presenters must do the work selfes :)).

@HoldenAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea for indoor trainers too!

@brianschiff35 5 жыл бұрын

I take the cassette off, put it in a zip bag with degreeser then put it into the ultrasonic cleaner then rinse off with water the alcohol. Same for the chain & jockey wheels. Also, I wax the chain to keep everything clean in the first place.

@derekhobbs1102 5 жыл бұрын

I've got a sliding door track brush, which also has scraping tool for jockey wheels.

@derekhobbs1102 5 жыл бұрын

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@vedhed21 5 жыл бұрын

James definitely owes you a coffee.

@bugboy152000 5 жыл бұрын

#GCNTech Jon, can I leave my bike hanging around the studio so it gets tuned and cleaned every week like Lasties?

@AlphaIndigo 5 жыл бұрын

Whip the cassette off and dump into some citrus degreaser (eco friendly) in Tupperware tin, leave for 5 minutes submerged, give the Tupperware tin a shake for a couple of minutes and take out the cassette and let it dry. Done correctly your cassette will look like new again unlike leaving it on the bike which takes ages and still will be grubby afterwards.

@drjwbriand 5 жыл бұрын

we could actually buy little leather straps with a snap on them to put on our 3 speed sturmey-archer hubs back in the 60's at any local bike shop! yup, i'm old! any self-respecting cyclist had them running on their rig or you weren't with it!!

@stinkyfungus 4 жыл бұрын

Hub shiners... I remember those.

@kreutzere 3 жыл бұрын

As a kid I was always wondering what the heck that rubber strip is doing there... Took me some years to know

@markblanch2905 3 жыл бұрын

These days just use a shoestring

@jeanbeek1556 Жыл бұрын

Good two-minute video.

@casualguy3938 4 жыл бұрын

I found a newish Campagnolo SR 11/25 cassette for about $125. It is on my race wheels now ;)

@Sttuey 5 жыл бұрын

For a quick clean, spray with GT85 and clean as demonstrated with rag between sprockets, jetting with lots more GT85 for the hard to reach places. Once a month or so, depending on how dirty it is, remove cassette and place in plastic tub with degreaser, soak, scrub with brush and dry with paper towel.

@JBDazen 5 жыл бұрын

You must spend your entire waking life cleaning bikes, as thorough as you are ;-)

@815donalduck 2 жыл бұрын

Cool tips!….now I hafto figure out how to remove the rear wheel.

@warwingsenthusiast5672 5 жыл бұрын

As a new rider, I know my cassette and drivetrain is filthy. Have had my bike for two years, But have only began really riding it these last few months. Stacked up 600+ miles in the last few and should probably clean my cassette and drivetrain 😬🙆🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ That’ll be today’s job. I don’t have many tools as of yet. Just some dry degreaser and chain lube. Will try and get it as clean as possible

@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you get on! We want to see it sparkle...

@tfk3160 5 жыл бұрын

Spray some mineral spirits around brush with an old toothbrush and done. Shiny clean

@harmaanrajmadon7010 3 жыл бұрын

This dude could be an honorary Parsi!

@edwarddillon 5 жыл бұрын

used to use that way for cleaning mine but it takes way to long and was using so many rags, discovered a nail brush & WD40 works better, simply spray the WD40 on the cassette then scrub with your dirty nail brush( one used many many times) then wash my cassette with my portable bike washer then spray once more with WD40 and scrub with a cleaner nail brush and again wash away with warm water in my portable bike washer and to finish spray WD40 into both nail brushes and wash them with the portable bike washer to get them as clean as possible for the next cassette cleaning this method only takes a minute once you have done it a few times and the cassette looks brand new.

@ptonfire1 5 жыл бұрын

INSTEAD OF ALL THAT WORK I JUST SPRAY MINE WITH CAR WHEEL CLEANER LET IT SOAK THEN SPRAY OFF AND BAM ITS FACTORY CLEAN..THEN REOIL.

@carly200 2 жыл бұрын

but you are in danger of degreasing your freehub, which can than break....

@ptonfire1 2 жыл бұрын

@@carly200 only a fool would remove ALL essential grease.

@carly200 2 жыл бұрын

@@ptonfire1 Sure. What I meant to say is that degreaser or break cleaner on the cassette attached to the wheel is likely to flush out some grease every time. So just use it carefully and keep l that in mind

@bhumiriady 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and helpful video! A clean cassette guarantees a smooth ride and reduces drivetrain wear! Always keep your cassette clean, folks!

@gcntech 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely - it's easily done too. Cheers Omaris 👍

@bhumiriady 5 жыл бұрын

@@gcntech (^_-)v

@julianscales1807 5 жыл бұрын

You always leave the nicest comments.

@bhumiriady 5 жыл бұрын

@@julianscales1807 I know! (^_-)

@harrie974 5 жыл бұрын

I take it off and put it in an ultrasonic cleaner. Good result and very time efficiënt.

@prasannabanwat 5 жыл бұрын

By specifically mentioning to clean up the floor, why does it feel that Jon got in trouble at home? I also vaguely remember him saying this once couple of months ago... I’m guilty of doing this, a small spray over the affected area and a lot of elbow grease saved the day!

@SeanoHermano 5 жыл бұрын

Prasanna Banwat or you can just use a drop cloth.

@TheMerckxProject 5 жыл бұрын

i give it a wipe down while on the hub, and the use a gear brush if it's just a quick cleaning. If it needs a deeper clean, i'll then take it off the hub and wipe each cog with a towel after a spray of degreaser. Just seems faster

@dakzer55 4 жыл бұрын

just wondering how much time you spend clean bikes compared to riding 🤣. Great tip on pipe cleaners 👍

@alfredogonzalez5163 5 жыл бұрын

I have21 speed bike. Can i change it to 27 speed cassette.

@chris329a 5 жыл бұрын

I use baby wipes instead of a cloth

@tom8181 4 жыл бұрын

we used to use the strap from our roller skates to keep the hub clean and make a skateboard out of the skates by nailing them to a 2x4

@AdrianWells 5 жыл бұрын

Must get some pipe cleaners.... unfortunately the last tip won't work if you have a Garmin speed sensor on your rear hub :(

@sandorfarkas2100 Жыл бұрын

Are the disc brakes hydronic?

@gbugg1361 5 жыл бұрын

As a former professional team mechanic you're making hard work of cleaning a cassette this way. & what's with a pipe cleaner around the hub body when this takes a minute to clean by other means.

@markblanch2905 3 жыл бұрын

How do you do it?

@keithratcliff7896 3 жыл бұрын

carb cleaner scooshes everything off, better than engine degreaser sprays and dries in seconds. Usually no need for any brush or pipe cleaners.

@paulcollier7138 5 жыл бұрын

how does Jon have time to cycle with getting the micro particles off a cassette!!!

@wayneyoung146 4 жыл бұрын

Hot water and CT 18 truck wash and a paint brush. Just be careful that you don’t pop the seals with the hot water CT18. Dry with the garden blower then WD40 at the end too prevent rust.

@jimmylovescake6813 4 жыл бұрын

Mr muscle oven cleaner makes my cassette more shiney than a bag of new kit for a GCN presenter! I do like the hub cleaning idea, but will likley stuck to the 5-10 mins it takes to remove cassette and clean it with Mr Muscle if I have the facilities to do so.

@stuartdryer4089 5 жыл бұрын

It is actually easier to just take off the cassette. I put mine in an ultrasonic cleaner. Takes 20 min, most of which I spend wastchng GCN videos. You need a chain whip and a lock ring tool also. Actually less work than Jon's method and gets it a lot cleaner.

@mortenson-boxymusic 5 жыл бұрын

Haven't even watched the video yet, but when I saw pipe cleaners... it was hard to keep a straight face 😂😂😂

@JeremyHansenblue2kid3 5 жыл бұрын

I did the hub polishing with two pipe cleaners during a 3 hours with session nearly see my reflection in the glossy paint

@fredlast4547 5 жыл бұрын

I think I've heard every convoluted method under the sun here on YT. My method is to use a car wheel brush and a bottle of cleaning gel from Wilco. I scrub the cassette with neat cleaning gel on the brush, you don't need to remove wheel, I also clean the chain using the same method with a nail brush and then simply take a paint brush and rinse off with clean water just brushing cassette and chain with clean water. Be amazed as all the muck just magically rinses away. Happy cycling.