Post degrease relube?

reaperactual
reaperactual Posts: 1,185
in MTB workshop & tech
My usual method is to drip lube onto every roller while back pedalling cranks, leave to soak in for a couple of hours then wipe off as much excess as possible.

Should I shift into each gear to transfer some lube back onto the cassette teeth after lubing or leave the cogs dry as not too attract more dirt on my next ride?

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  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    You don't need lube on the teeth of the cogs. The lube is only needed on the chain.

  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    You don;t even need lube on the outside of the chain, which is why the standard advice is to wipe it off.
  • reaperactual
    reaperactual Posts: 1,185
    edited August 2020
    Always drip lube onto the rollers to get it inside only so following the advice I lubed while back pedalling on big cog then wiped off all excess from the cog, chain, chainring and even the jockey wheels, should keep it clean as possible and less grime build up. All set to get it all filthy again today! 🤣 Thank you for the advice thistle_(mbnw) & steve_sordy. 👍👍

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