Mickle Method of chain cleaning - assistance

[david1701]

I started out cleaning with spray degreasers till everything shined then oiling and wondering why it was filthy within a few days and crappy. Evenetually got links so stiff the chain would shift on the big ring of its own accord to match the cassette.

Then I moved to the mickle method of wipe till cleanish, oil, wipe off oil. This worked wonders for a few days then it got stiff, fine still crappy so I did it again. Happened a few times and I seem to need to clean the chain every few days to keep it smoooth.

Am I doing it wrong or is the chain just a bit fc-uk'd from previous abuse?

 

[rockyraccoon]

What lube do you use (on your bike! )

It could be the type of oil you are using.

 

[mickle]

Sounds like your chain has had it.

 

[david1701]

erm chain juice wet

@ Mickle should I baby it through the winter then go new chain new cassette in the spring? or just chop a new one in now?

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

If your chain needs replacing, I'd do it now; otherwise you risk having to change your chain, cassette and possibly chainset.

 

[david1701]

k, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-hg50-78-speed-chain/ for http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/tricross-2010-cyclo-cross-bike-ec020084 this bike as it matches the cassette? I can't see the chain Evans say it has listed on wiggle.

Or are all 8 speeds interchangeable?

 

[barongreenback]

Get the cheap KMC 8 speed from Wiggle - it will do the job admirably (and comes with a quick link so less messing around)

 

[david1701]

sweet so they are interchangeable

 

[david1701]

sweet so they are interchangeable