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Old 02-01-08, 08:55 PM
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besserheimerpha
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Chain cleaning during the winter

How often? I just went for my first winter ride last weekend, and as a result bought my first chain degreaser and lube. After the ride I brushed and blew all the slush out of the drivetrain. I plan to go for a couple more rides this weekend, since temperatures are climbing back towards 30°. My drivetrain is sure to get messy again this weekend, so I'm wondering how often I need to clean everything with the degreaser and lube.

FYI, my riding is all in town right now as my trail is not ridable with the amount of snow and ruts from snowmobiles. It's a small town of 900 people - I know we use sand, but I don't think we use much if any salt. The roads are usually pretty well plowed, but last weekend there was still a lot of slush especially on the side streets, and there will be more of the same this weekend.

Thanks,

John
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