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[PpPete]

Chain washers are generally considered a bit of waste of time... even the best quality ones.
The "mickle method" is a better way of keeping your chain clean and properly lubricated.
I even got complimented on the sate of my chain the other day!

 

[musa]

Chain washers are generally considered a bit of waste of time... even the best quality ones.
The "mickle method" is a better way of keeping your chain clean and properly lubricated.
I even got complimented on the sate of my chain the other day!

ok thanks for that saves me the bother....ive researched the other ways of doing...thought it would be more convenient and blah blah bkah

 

[MrJamie]

I know im in a tiny minority on here, but i bought the chain bath last year and really liked it. Most of the time i just wipe down, relube and wipe off normally though. The chains survived 2000 miles so far including a regular dose of sandy trails, so im happy enough.

The spoke reflectors which i got last year are awesome in car headlights (or camera flash!) from quite a wide array of side angles, used 2 packs in photos. After some testing I ended up moving the driveside ones closer to the hubs and putting 2 yellow spokelits on each wheel in their place, should really take a more recent photo.

(Theres a couple missing, not broken )

 

[musa]

I know im in a tiny minority on here, but i bought the chain bath last year and really liked it. Most of the time i just wipe down, relube and wipe off normally though. The chains survived 2000 miles so far including a regular dose of sandy trails, so im happy enough.

The spoke reflectors which i got last year are awesome in car headlights (or camera flash!) from quite a wide array of side angles, used 2 packs in photos. After some testing I ended up moving the driveside ones closer to the hubs and putting 2 yellow spokelits on each wheel in their place, should really take a more recent photo.

(Theres a couple missing, not broken )

i bought two myself (my picture on left)

may get some spoke lights ive seen on the cheap....ive also a light attached to the hub as well on another bike not found it myself

 

[Garz]

I know im in a tiny minority on here, but i bought the chain bath last year and really liked it. Most of the time i just wipe down, relube and wipe off normally though. The chains survived 2000 miles so far including a regular dose of sandy trails, so im happy enough.

Your not as tiny as you might think! I still use my Park Tool one especially on my campag chain which doesn't have a power link so I cannot remove it an soak. I mickle till it gets a 'time to clean the beast' effort - normally on a sunny day when I have the spare hour to spray the whole bike and clean with baby wipes. \i could forgive some for the ultra cheap looking ones putting people off but in general a well branded type will last if you aren't cack handed.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Garz - why not just fit a KMC link to your Campag chain? You can get Campag specific ones. I like their chains but not the crazy rejoining system.

 

[John the Monkey]

The Lidl kit gets my use in this order

decent spoke key
...

As much as I like the Lidl kit, my personal preference is a "Spokey" type spoke key. If you build, or fiddle with wheels a lot, you'll appreciate the £5 or so you spend on this splendid little tool.

 

[Garz]

Garz - why not just fit a KMC link to your Campag chain? You can get Campag specific ones. I like their chains but not the crazy rejoining system.

'cos at the time the cheaper chain was the standard one by a long margin. KMC links were approx £12, so I got a chain tool for £22 which done the job and next time I can just buy the cheapest chain. The links are great for cleaning, but when you mickle and use the bath tool you can get by easily. Shimano on the other hand which my other bike is does have the KMC link as they are cheap as chips!

 

[albion]

I bought that £1 spokey key mentioned. The quality one I have is the wrong size for current use but this new one is useless.
The Lidl one in the big kit now gets a lot of careful use and is still 100% wear free. I'd say spokey keys are certainly better but only if top quality.

That £5 tool kit at Lidl looks cheap and pathetic so only a good stop gap if you immediately need to use some of the bits.(maybe enough cables etc to make it good value?) The pocket shower jacket I have is great but this is not that current hooded one. I forget what else is in there but the £25 kit there is top value.

 

[HLaB]

I found the Lidl spoke key too big for the nipples on my old wheels but it does the job without complaint on my current wheels when called upon.
I bought the tool kit a few years back, when it was cheaper, I think I used the cables but I can't recall using much else, its a handy compartmental case but I don't think its worth the current £5.

 

[John the Monkey]

.... I'd say spokey keys are certainly better but only if top quality.

I've used the ones linked, and an M-Part one. Built 3 sets of wheels, fettled numerous others, fwiw.

 

[albion]

I recently built two wheels which then made me realise that when used exactly the Lidl one is brilliant.

 

[Andy84]

10% off selected Boardman bikes at Halfords

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...omotionCode||:194151:||sor||Price||1||rpp||36

 

[theclaud]

Howies Brenin Jacket, reduced from £100 to £69, with free postage this weekend.
http://news.howies.co.uk/6IA-S8IX-63L1UVAE0/cr.aspx

 

[Rob500]

Bought a set of SPD M-520 pedals for £19.99 in Decathlon.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/m-520-pedals-black-id_3169982.html