Vitni
BikeEasy15 min

Clean and lubricate a bike chain

Quiet a dry chain and keep lubricant away from your brakes.

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A bicycle chain being cleaned with a rag and lubricated drop by drop

Take it one step at a time

Repair steps

  1. Step 1

    Shift to the smallest rear cog and steady the bike.

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  2. Step 2

    Backpedal slowly while wiping the chain with a clean rag.

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  3. Step 3

    Place one small drop of bicycle chain lubricant on each roller as the chain moves.

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  4. Step 4

    Let it sit as directed, wipe away excess, and check that no lubricant touched the brakes.

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