Q What's the best way to remove sand from a bike chain? If I got a bike with a belt drive, would sand be a problem? A This is a common problem this time of year, especially if you rode your bike ...

While there are other bespoke cleaning agents designed specifically for motorcycle chains, WD-40 can be used to clean your ...

The chain on your bicycle can get gunked up with dirt and grime over time, so it’s a good idea to clean it every once in awhile. This illustrated guide will show you how.

Our cycling agony aunt Sara Robin tackles another problem... HAVING a rusty chain is bad news as chains wear much faster if there is no oil on each link as they can’t bend smoothly round corners. If ...

I'm a freelance journalist who writes about the outdoors & adventure. Taking care of your bike is key to ensuring it’s always ready for the next ride. But cleaning a bike isn't as simple as washing a ...

Most bike shops recommend that you purchase mechanical bicycle chain cleaners or pay their repair shop to clean dirty chains, but you can clean a chain simply and inexpensively using a wide mouth ...

Cleaning your bike is an easy thing to put off — it’s mostly superficial and it’s just going to get dirty again anyway, right? False. Leaving your bike dirty has all sorts of bad consequences aside ...

Harry has been writing and talking about motorcycles for 15 years, although he's been riding them for 45 years! After a long career in music, he turned his hand to writing and television work, ...

No matter how much of a routine you make it, cleaning your bike is a chore. It's time-consuming, mucky, and in the winter it's cold and wet and all you want to do is get inside and warm up. The more ...

It’s the start of another new riding season, and if you’re pulling your bike out of winter storage for that first glorious ride of the year, you’ll want to make sure it looks good. Unfortunately, ...