| Here are a couple of tips on how to get this done | | | | should scrub the chain and gear teeth with an old |
| quickly. | | | | toothbrush. |
| 1. To enjoy a smooth and quiet ride the next time | | | | 4. Rinse, dry and use an appropriate lubricant as |
| you go riding on your mountain bike, give the bike a | | | | mentioned above. Remember don't let this stuff get |
| quick lube on the essential parts of the bike using a | | | | on to your rims or disc brakes, you might have |
| dry wax lube in dry weather conditions and wet oil | | | | problems slowing down or stopping at a later date. |
| type during wet weather conditions. | | | | 5. The rest of the bike can be washed with a small |
| 2. When you get back from shredding the trails, the | | | | sponge, cloth and some soap. Car cleaning soap will |
| first thing you will want to do is spray your bike | | | | work just fine. Make sure to clean the front and rear |
| down with a low pressure water hose and get as | | | | brake shoes or disc brakes as needed. |
| much dirt of the bike possible. Having dirt on your | | | | There you have it, simple and effective. The next |
| chain and gears will increase wear and tear fast. | | | | time you hit the trails you'll have a smooth and quiet |
| 3. Next you want to take a solvent and spray or | | | | ride and a nice looking mountain bike to boot. Hope |
| pour it on the entire chain and onto the gear teeth. | | | | this helps. |
| You will want to let it sit for a while and then you | | | | |