Could you guys give the trade names of the products you are using and what products to stay away from?
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05-23-2006, 07:22 PM #1
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05-23-2006, 09:05 PM #2
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I happen to have a lot of Park Tool stuff. Not really a conscious choice. But I love their brushes, among others.
Originally Posted by Prairiedog
I love the Ecotech Finish Line Degreaser.
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05-25-2006, 06:12 PM #3
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Thought this might be useful, good advice, near clear pictures:
http://www.purpleextreme.com/cleaning.htmlLife is Good!
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05-25-2006, 06:35 PM #4
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So the chain and rings aren't supposed to be caked in thick, black grease?
oops... Guess I'd better get to work... 
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05-26-2006, 11:09 AM #5
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Of COURSE they are. How else do you think you get the distinctive "I ride a bike" grease stains on your legs/pants?So the chain and rings aren't supposed to be caked in thick, black grease?
Grumble...the education one has to do around here.....grumble, grumble
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(who actually does try to keep her chain clean)Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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09-10-2006, 11:39 AM #6
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Well, since I'm not going to ride today.....I'm going outside to clean my bike.... She deserves it
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Lots of great info here! Thanks Denise, for starting this thread!
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals".
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09-18-2006, 07:00 PM #7
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Exactly! Originally Posted by kelownagirl
So the chain and rings aren't supposed to be caked in thick, black grease? oops... Guess I'd better get to work...
I have tried to "clean" my chain, but I really don't know how to do it. I put grease on... but it never seems to come "off". It's just always dirty! And then I add grease... and that doesn't help. UGH. I wish I could just pay someone to clean it for me.
As for my bike, I cleaned it for the 2nd time... in 2 years *gasp*... tonight. Sad, I know."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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09-18-2006, 07:29 PM #8Kitsune06 Guest
I use one of the quick links... just unsnap it, throw it in an empty Fruitwater bottle 1/4 full of solvent, let it sit a little while, shake, shake, shake, pull out chain, run (old) toothbrush over it, put it in again, shake, shake, shake, wipe down with cloth (old dish cloth? DGF's new dish cloth? Who knows?!) and let the solvent evaporate, then lube your way to happiness. ...oh, and use that brush and solvent on your filthy, filthy drivetrain, too.
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09-18-2006, 07:38 PM #9
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Don't use grease. Chains need oil or specific chain lube.
Oil is good, grease is better.
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