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here's my hard earned experience with chain maintenance; the fellow who recommended that you spray some wd-40 on a rag is on the right track; you never want to spray that stuff directly on the chain as it will dilute the lube where you need it most. Unless you really neglect the chain, you won't ever have to try a cleaner and brush, that actually just crams more gunk into the recesses than anything. Try this; everytime you lube the chain (chain should be nice and warm) spray a some chain lube (not solvent like wd40) on a rag, then wipe it down; make sure to spin the wheel in reverse direction(!) This keeps the links clean and well covered with lube for rust resistance as well as getting rid of any grime or extra lube; no flinging mess on your hard to clean wheels! I do this quick procedure every hundred miles or so and get over 40,000 miles per chain and sprocket set.
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