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Without your chain, your wheels won’t turn. Similarly, it effects the functionality of your group-set. Looking after your chain is crucial to keeping your bike in good condition.
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Here are some steps you can take to preserve your chain:
- Keep your chain clean after every ride with a chain brush and degreaser to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Apply bicycle lube before every ride to keep running smoothly.
- Check your chain tension regularly to avoid unnecessary wear and tear on your drive train.
- Improve shifting and reduce wear and tear on the drivetrain by rotating a few chains and replacing them when necessary.
- Service your bike regularly
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Keep track of your milage on a chain on tracking tools like Strava or a fitness milage tracker. This way you’ll know when it’s time to have your chain checked and when it should be replaced. Remember this is also affected by your riding style. Riders in the Tour De France can go through 2 or 3 chains in the three-week race.
Make sure you’re doing all you can to look after your chain and drivetrain. Not only will it improve your riding experience, but it’ll also save you time and money.
