My Chain Maintenance Recommendations

1399844228_d6b1241cd0_m Now that I am ranked #1 in Montana as a mountain bike racer I feel a sort of responsibility to help my fellow riders with my experiences.  Now I know I broke my chain 3 times in Helena this year but that chain was two years old.  Why so old … I am the master at chain maintenance (well that is up for debate).

Hello from my apartment in Missoula Montana. I am sore and my back hurts. Tuesday I went out for a cyclo cross training ride in the rain and last night I ran up University Mountain and down the ridge to Sentinel (2 hrs, coming out in the dark). Work sucks as usual and I am about to go do that.  But first, here is how to maintain your chain (pic courtesy of Blue Collar MTB):

Step one: Crack open a Double Haul!

Step two: … ah heck just check out this page [click here]!

Notes: I do not recommend degreasers, chain cleaners, or tri-flow(even though it smells good)!

Have a great day everyone and see you tonight at the TNR.

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