Chain Cleaner

[Scotty1991]

I noticed in the Lidl leaflet i got today that tomorrow there is a few bike bits in there and i saw one of these.
http://www.lidl-ni.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/SID-0A6E4F52-B707B877/lidl_ni_ie/hs.xsl/index_29645.htm

Was wondering if anyone has ever used them and are they any good??

 

[The Over 40 Cyclist]

Yes I've used one and accidentally dropped it and it shattered into a dozen pieces. Cheap plastic.

Personally I don't think they work any better than other methods. I use a canned degreaser, spray it onto my chain then wash it off (taking care not to get it near any bearings) and I think that works just as well if not better. A friend just takes the chain off and puts it into a can of diesel, though that entails a little more work as you've got to take it off and put it back, and you need a quick release link.

 

[Sillyoldman]

Mickle method works great.

 

[wisdom]

Mickle for me.Do it every week without fail.
I do use fenwicks foam every few months if its been constantly crappy weather though

 

[Black Country Ste]

The Lidl chain cleaners are Barbieri rebrands so I picked one up as a spare.

 

[Scotty1991]

Yeah well i picked one up anyway and it worked good enough for me.
Will try the Mickle method next time to give that a whirl.
Thanks guys

 

[Louch]

Newbie question - what's the benefits of this?

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Newbie question - what's the benefits of this?

It keeps the makers of chain cleaners in business and not much else imho

 

[MaxInc]

Newbie question - what's the benefits of this?

Over a paint brush? None

 

[Nigelnaturist]

[QUOTE 2418683, member: 259"]Bloody hell, every time I post a link to the Mickle Method I should get at least one like![/quote]
There you go.