Drive train cleaning and oil change question

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01-11-18, 01:13 PM

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I degrease, wash, and relube my chain and drivetrain after every ride. The rims and frame get cleaned every 4-5 rides.

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01-11-18, 04:21 PM

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Outdoors I clean my drive train every week. I use dry lube. Indoors? I'm over 900 miles and still see no reason to clean. May lube here soon. Maybe.

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I ride in dry conditions. Give the chain a quick wipe down after each ride. Little lube every 300 miles (Rock N Roll Gold). Measure chain wear at 1000 miles. Trainer bike will get a lube before it hits the road. Switching to Chain-L lube this coming season. KB