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How I CLEAN my Bicycle Cassette so it Sparkles and Lasts Longer

David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes

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My personal process for cleaning the bicycle cassette using the simple 5 minute quick and easy method and a deep clean involving removing the cassette with nothing more than a bottle of degreaser, some brushes and elbow grease!

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20 Comments

@thejeffinvade 2 years ago

Your so-called filthy cassette is what my cassette looks like after I cleaned it.

@kdstoffel7574 4 years ago

Wait for a time when your wife is away and run the pulled cassette through a cycle in the dishwasher. The “pots & pans” cycle works best.

@galloglas6907 4 years ago

Legend says he is still going to town cleaning the cassette

@asthenewt 4 years ago

an old boot lace works well for cleaning inbetween the sprockets

@toetoe2 3 years ago

1p shower cap works great to protect the brake disk

@Helld00d 4 years ago

You should let the degreaser soak for a few minutes before using the brush, it takes a while for the degreaser to dissolve the oil on the cassette.

@andrewkirwin4910 3 years ago

I got my bike out of the canal .... I’d never thought of doing this !

@DigitalDimi 3 years ago

A dishwasher tablets work like a magic and they clean wayyy better than an expensive degreasers.

Just take one tablet, cut it in half and put it in like 2-3 liters of water for 10-15 mins. Stir it from time to time. At the end you will have an incredible cleaning solution.

@gregorydobson4307 3 years ago

You can buy long pipe cleaners that work a bit easier than the old t shirt method. Great video by the way.

@35jays 4 years ago

I use a large ‘fuzzy’ pipe cleaner and ‘floss’ the cassette. It does a great job after spraying the degreaser and letting it soak. The pipe cleaners are like cheap and disposable after each use.

@robertmcfadyen9156 3 years ago

The side of towel between cogs technique is the most effective .

@scottsutoob 4 years ago

I went to a sewing supply store and bought cheapest fluffy synthetic yarn and use it like dental floss between the cogs.

@trisknight9430 4 years ago

I use a leaf blower to get the cassette dry very handy and gets the water out

@seasonedtoker 4 years ago

Guys, best diy brake rotor protector is the saran wrap

@toetoe2 3 years ago

David, you are the best. Appreciate your work here. Best from Germany.

@jfs70ss 3 years ago

Surprised not to see any comments about blowing off cassette with an air compressor hose. Makes drying quicker and guaranteed to remove all the water safely before lubing the chain.

@ElToro36 3 years ago

If your cassette and drive train need cleaning, then so will you after completing this task. Good to see David mentions gloves @ 4:08. Some eye protection also helps, as well as wearing an old long-sleeved shirt, to protect against airborne debris when you’re really “going to town” with the brushes.

@DieTabbi 3 years ago

😲 I can‘t believe that we need videos about cleaning. How have I learned it 40 years ago 🤔 wait my Dad told me

@BaliBoy28 3 years ago

I use petroleum for cleaning. Very effective to remove the oily, greasy dirt from the chain and from the cassette.

@DilbertMuc 3 years ago

My tip: Much better than the T-Shirt is an old kitchen knife, the table knife version that fits in between the cogs. Using lots of degreaser and the kitchen knife while the wheel is still in the frame you get out even extremely dense grit and grime. The cassette is like brand new afterwards.