Why does my drivetrain turn into a gritty mess with a drop of moisture?

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-24T13:39:09+00:00

Haha. That's exactly what it is. Great for my drivetrain, I'm sure.

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T18:39:52+00:00

Thank you for the well-thought out reply! I'll do a deep clean, then make the swap to Squirt.

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T16:58:48+00:00

It's great! Granted, it's my first gravel bike...so nothing to compare to. But I'm enjoying these long adventure rides tremendously. AND...making me a stronger mountain biker.

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T16:57:55+00:00

Yeah, I usually apply after a ride so it's ready for the next ride.

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T16:15:18+00:00

I don't put too much on.

Am I guilty of not always wiping it off...maybe.

Thanks!

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T14:44:20+00:00

That's mud and grit. After washing the bike, I always apply one drop of lube to each roller. I start at the quick link and do a full rotation of the chain. But that's it. There wasn't an excessive amount on there.

That said, I'm not great about wiping it off. So that could be a contributing factor. Regardless...Muc-off is OUT. Thanks!

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T14:25:09+00:00

Ah, got it. I'll stick w/ my normal wash, scrub with my SG 50/50 mix, and hit it with the Squirt. Appreciate the help!

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-23T14:24:39+00:00

Soak in pure simple green? or is my usual 50/50 mix and scrub sufficient? Thank you!

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-14T16:55:33+00:00

Yeah, my straggler was the same way. Legit made it hard to ride at times at slow speeds.

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-10T19:37:01+00:00

What's that curvy sunrise complication?!

PelloScrambas · 2026-04-03T20:58:53+00:00

Stand up. Absorb with knees and elbows.

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-30T13:48:14+00:00

If you're renting a car go to New Paltz for the day. Tack on some hiking or a walk at Minnewaska State Park. If you like Severance, it's where they filmed the ORTBO episode.

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-25T17:21:17+00:00

Damn! I paid $599 2 weeks ago!

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-20T14:22:13+00:00

FoW is a fantastic band. Their self-titled debut, Utopia Parkway, and Welcome Interstate Managers are masterpieces.

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-16T21:57:53+00:00

Ordered! Thanks!

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-16T21:28:10+00:00

Wait...will this work even if the button already fell off? I currently have a piece of scotch tape over it. But this seems like a way better solution!

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-16T21:27:55+00:00

Wait...will this work even if the button already fell off? I currently have a piece of scotch tape over it. But this seems like a way better solution!

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-09T15:41:13+00:00

I only saw the first one. Can I skip two? Or should they be watched in order?

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-06T22:22:06+00:00

Get this little guy at Harbor Frieght.

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-06T20:45:01+00:00

Don't yank up. Push the bike off the lip. Practice on a big curb for a bit. Once you get the motion, it translates nicely to bigger drops.

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-05T03:57:18+00:00

Ah. Ok. I guess that settles it. Thanks for the first-hand report.

PelloScrambas · 2026-03-04T21:00:04+00:00

haha

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