Drivetrain Components

 A very important part of your bike is your drivetrain. Your bike pedals are part of your drivetrain components. Every time you pedal, you allow the cranks to rotate. This mechanism will cause the chain to turn and consequently the rear wheel. The bike’s derailleur gears will help the biker maintain his pedaling efficiency. Without your drivetrain your bike will remain stationary and immobile. Caring for your drivetrain is imperative. The drivetrain is vulnerable to the dirt and dust that will accumulate after a number of trips. Maintenance of your drivetrain includes simple cleaning and re-lubing. Choosing a lube will depend on the kind of terrain you drive your bike into. If you are trekking in dirt and rough terrain, get a heavy lube. However, if you’ll only be riding in paved roads, a light lube...   more

 A very important part of your bike is your drivetrain. Your bike pedals are part of your drivetrain components. Every time you pedal, you allow the cranks to rotate. This mechanism will cause the chain to turn and consequently the rear wheel. The bike’s derailleur gears will help the biker maintain his pedaling efficiency. Without your drivetrain your bike will remain stationary and immobile. Caring for your drivetrain is imperative. The drivetrain is vulnerable to the dirt and dust that will accumulate after a number of trips. Maintenance of your drivetrain includes simple cleaning and re-lubing. Choosing a lube will depend on the kind of terrain you drive your bike into. If you are trekking in dirt and rough terrain, get a heavy lube. However, if you’ll only be riding in paved roads, a light lube will suffice. With a piece of rag, clean the chain. When lubing your bike chain, it must be that each link is greased. Clean the entire chain for the second time to remove any excess lube. To clean the bike derailleurs, wipe them with an ordinary rag and follow with a spray of penetrating lube. Since the drivetrain components are integral to the proper functioning of your bicycle, you should only purchase ones that are manufactured by reliable brands. Do not take your chances on underperforming drivetrain components from questionable sources. Doing so will only prove costly and time-consuming because of the extra repair and maintenance work that you’ll be doing. Select brands like FSA, Lizard Skins, Pedro’s, Shimano, SRAM and Truvativ.