Knowing how to take care of your bike is important for anyone who wants to keep theirs for a long time. And if there is one particular part of the bike that requires extensive maintenance, it’s the chain! However, there is no need to buy special tools to do this, you can find everything you need at home to create the perfect tool in seconds. Here’s how to get there.
We recommend annual cleaning of the chain. There’s no need to do it too often either!
What you need:
- Two toothbrushes
- A piece of rubber or soft plastic
- Strong adhesive tape
- Bicycle degreaser
The steps:
1) Fold the plastic or rubber over itself several times. It will serve as a spring.
2) Place the plastic or rubber between two brushes placed face to face.
3) Tape generously to keep everything in place. Here’s what it looks like:
4) Spray bicycle degreaser on the chain and scrub it between your two brushes. Rinse them from time to time with water during the operation so as not to have excess oil in the hairs.
The explanatory video: