
How often do you clean your bike?
I bought my first mtb, drove it for the first time today, and this is how dirty it got already. The chain is making scratchy noises because of the dirt on it.
I feel like i should clean this after every ride?
And how to clean it? Should i disassemble the chain and gears, or?
I ride on dirt roads, farm roads, etc. And it's a Cube aim xls.
Edit: All of you gave me a helpful advices, but there are so many comments, that i am just going to thank you all here. So first of all, the bike apparently has some garbage factory grease on it that sticks everything on the bike. I bought a degreaser, a chain brush, and a muc-off ceramic dry lube. I will clean it with a degreaser, hose it, let it dry, and apply the lube.
And again, thanks to everyone.