How Often Should You Lubricate A Bike Chain? | Ask GCN Anything Cycling - Maintenance Special

Simon is here for a special maintenance episode of Ask GCN. Including the can of worms question "How Often To Lubricate & Degrease A Chain".
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Ex-Professional Cyclist Simon Richardson puts on the workshop apron and gets his hands dirty whilst answering questions you submitted.
This week's topics include:
- How Often To Lubricate/Degrease Your Drivetrain
- What is the benefit or importance of a stiff bike?
- Can a 24mm chainset work with a 30mm bottom bracket?
- How do I index gears? How To Index Your Gears - Adjusting Your Rear Derailleur 📹 http://gcn.eu/22k5BBq
- Why do pros sit so far forward on their saddle? Why Do Professional Cyclists Slam Their Stems? 📹 http://gcn.eu/SlammedStem
- Sometimes when I pedal the wheel turns, and other times I can pedal and the chain has no tension and spins and the wheel doesn't move.
- Why do pros race with 25c tyres if 28c tyres save you watts?
- I want to go faster, what tyres should I use?
- My FTP on the road is 245watts, but on Zwift it is less. Why?
- Is there such a thing as heat training?
- My cranks are creaking and it only happens when in the big-ring. How To Fix Your Bike - Find Your Creak! 📹 http://gcn.eu/1AICBVt
- What is the ideal position or angle to have your handlebars at? How To Choose The Right Handlebars For Your Road Bike 📹 http://gcn.eu/fW

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