Freewheel Bike
How to Clean the bike Freewheel or Cassette ?
Caring for a freewheel or cassette is pretty straightforward. Unlike other components of the bike, where you’re concerned about the internal parts, with freewheels your goal is to keep the outside of the cogs clean. Dirt and grime quickly work their way onto the surface of the cogs and in between them. This buildup can muck up the chain, spread dirt around your bike, and cause premature wear for all the parts.
You don’t have to remove the freewheel or cassette to clean it.
To clean the freewheel or cassette , follow these steps:
1. Remove the rear wheel from the bike. Removing the rear wheel gives you better access to the cogs.
2. If the freewheel or cassette is very dirty, wash it with soap and water. Avoid spraying water directly. Use a brush on the freewheel as you wash the wheel.
3. If the freewheel or cassette is not overly dirty, clean it with a rag. Drop an edge of the rag between each freewheel cog and, while holding each corner of the rag with your hands, clean between the cogs in a back-and-forth motion. Dip the cloth or brush in degreaser before using it. But try to keep the degreaser from getting on the tire.
4. To remove dirt that’s trapped between the cogs, use a narrow brush or a screwdriver to scrape it out. Some manufacturers make a tool with a brush specially designed for this purpose.
If the freewheel or cassette is really dirty, try removing and soaking it in a degreaser.
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