As I ride along the coast, sand is the one thing that messes with my drivetrain. I'm not really sure what the best approach to the grit that seems to come back quick. I notice it in particular on the chain-to-chainring area where you can hear the grit getting crushed and messing with the drivetrain.
I'm wondering what can be done to keep it from becoming more and more destructive over time. I don't think washing the bike down after each ride makes sense, and lubing it more often doesn't seem to help, so what do folks think will help the most? Maybe a certain type of lube? A different post-ride routine? Anything?
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As I ride along the coast, sand is the one thing that messes with my drivetrain. I'm not really sure what the best approach to the grit that seems to come back quick. I notice it in particular on the chain-to-chainring area where you can hear the grit getting crushed and messing with the drivetrain.
I'm wondering what can be done to keep it from becoming more and more destructive over time. I don't think washing the bike down after each ride makes sense, and lubing it more often doesn't seem to help, so what do folks think will help the most? Maybe a certain type of lube? A different post-ride routine? Anything?
What do you do, @ChrisL? Sand is the devil!
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