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Cleaning question

aquanaut · 2011-04-07 20:39:05

Just degreased chain, washed with hot soppy water and sponge, dried, oiled points with 3-in-1, lubed chain and checked quick releases. Now I feel a bit of drag when 'walking' the bike, I spun the 2 wheels and they're fine so wonder if it could be water in the bearings or something? I didnt use a hose.

07-04-2011 8:39pm

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aquanaut

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Just degreased chain, washed with hot soppy water and sponge, dried, oiled points with 3-in-1, lubed chain and checked quick releases. Now I feel a bit of drag when 'walking' the bike, I spun the 2 wheels and they're fine so wonder if it could be water in the bearings or something? I didnt use a hose.

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#2 08-04-2011 8:15am

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Check the jockey wheels are spinning freely.

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#3 08-04-2011 8:32am

iregk

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and don't ever use 3-1 on a chain. Get down to your lbs and pick up some proper chain lube. 3-1 will only attract every bit of dirt and crap off the road...

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