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Why don't we replace the chains with gears in bicycles?

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If you don't want to buy a special piece of equipment, try using a thick-bristled paintbrush to coat the chain and cogs with degreaser. Richard Belson, a mechanics instructor at the United Bicycle Institute, suggests dousing the chain in a self-cleaning lube, such as White Lightning Clean Ride. read more

When it comes to transmitting torque from the cranks to the rear wheel, chains are efficient, light, cheap, easily replaced, compact, and readily adaptable to swapping chainrings and cassettes to provide alternative sets of gear ratios. read more

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