Drivetrain Maintenance

Articles: 8

Maintaining your bike's drivetrain is important to ensure it rides smoothly. This series includes both videos and step-by-step instructions for cleaning, adjusting and replacing key components, including your chain, derailleur, chainrings, cassette and crankset.

  • A wet and muddy mountain bike lying on the forest floor

    Care and Repair

    Bike Chain Cleaning and Maintenance

    Learn the importance of regular chain maintenance. We'll teach you about on-bike and off-bike cleanings, lubricants, chain tools and more.

  • A detail shot of a bike's crankset

    Care and Repair

    Crankset Care

    Learn how to keep your bike's crankset clean and working properly to ensure maximum power transfer while riding.

  • A two piece crankset with one arm removed sits on a table

    Care and Repair

    How to Replace a 2-Piece Crankset

    Removing your 2-piece crankset simplifies frame cleaning, chainring work and crank arm replacement. Our article and video show how to do it.

  • A detail shot of a bike derailleur hanger

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    How to Replace a Derailleur Hanger

    If your derailleur takes a hit on your ride, the derailleur hanger absorbs the impact. Luckily, replacing a damaged hanger is easy to learn.