My chain is black at the moment gonna head out now and buy it.
£3.99 its gotta be worth a try.
Easily cleans most standard bicycle chains without dismantling or spraying dirt onto braces, rims etc with 3 rotating brushes
Grease and biodegradeable cleaning agent included, both 50ml
£3.99 its gotta be worth a try.
Easily cleans most standard bicycle chains without dismantling or spraying dirt onto braces, rims etc with 3 rotating brushes
Grease and biodegradeable cleaning agent included, both 50ml
That's a great price, at least double on fleabay
Add white spirit to the reservoir, when the degreaser runs out ... super quick to clean then
Anyone got any experience or hints what cheap degreaser to buy?
Don't know if im allowed to post links so I recommend Swarfega Oil and Grease Remover which is about £9 for 5L. This is available from Toolstation and previously B+Q. You can also use it to clean virtually anything and its also safe on oil and grease stains from clothing. However just remember to fully wash you chain after use to avoid whatever your choice of lube is from breaking down. Also being water based its a bit less brutal than white spirit.
I would generally avoid specialist bike degreaser as that is just a licence for the manufacturers to print money (based on my experience of finish line stuff in the past). Combine the above with a general application of muc off or any generic bike cleaner and it should get your bike sparkly clean.
No problem
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The bike stand looks great too!
And that's helpful because...............................?
I suppose the thought was there
Any wear? I'll take it if you are going to throw it away, clean and oil the chain properly on regular basis and it will last another 1000 miles or more. I used to have one these kits and found them next to useless for the reasons above. Mess all over the place and chain remained contaminated. Proper way to clean is to remove the chain, give it a good bath and shake in a plastic bottle filled with degreaser. While it is sitting in the solution, clean the cogs as well. Rinse and wipe dry, then put it back on the bike and apply chainsaw oil, 1ml is enough, more is a mess. Rotate the cranks backwards so it penetrates properly, wipe the excess and you are good to go.
I think it's the thought which was missing!
Thanks for the warning, looks like these might be popular.
Parafin.
Yes, but first you need to remove the old stuff which will be contaminated with grit/dirt and therefore be abrasive. Once out, reapply clean stuff.
Specialist degreaser is a licence for the manufacturers to print money, but muc off isn't?!
Just use soap and water!
Lifting the bike takes one hand, holding the cleaner in place another, and turning the pedals a third.
This is after about 2-3 minutes of 'cleaning'. Admittedly it has removed most of the big bits of gunk out of the chain (the entire bike was cleaned about 2 weeks ago, though you wouldn't know it from that photo). The rest of the drive train (chainrings/cassette/derailleur) was all taken off and cleaned about a week ago.
My advice. Use an old toothbrush and save 4 quid.
Also, if you have a 'modern' road bike mech (i.e. my yellow label 105) it probably won't work with the little hook. I had to hold onto it with my left hand and reverse turn the crank with the right. Worked okay on my girlfriend's bike that has an old plastic fantastic Simplex Alpha mech.