Is GT85 any good?
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spandex
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Dannyg said:
I was just thinking that (ie take out his post and make it a sticky)?
Dave5N
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spandex said:
Except, gasp, it's an opinion. Not a universally accepted way to do it.
Suits some bikes in some situations; not others. I have other caveats but you've heard them before and I won't repeat them now.
spandex
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Dave5N said:
Have I? I do not remember what are they!
But you are right about it not being universally accepted way to do it. As there is no universally accepted way to do it and is the Hottest debated topic in Cycling. But It is said to be 'one' of the best ways to do it.
Maybe if we can have a sickie with/called the 'best' ways to clean a chain?
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Dave5N said:
Yup, it is only an opinion. I'm happy to have it posted as a sticky (though I may want to edi tit) provided that it's not presented as the only method. A sticky composed of various and assorted chain maintenance techniques would be a very useful resource.
I would like to hear your caveats though.
Dave5N
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Hi Mickle!
A response for you. A bit stream of C so I reserve the right to edit it, but...
One: it's ok on the road, but I clean four 'cross bikes at least once each week, often with chains that were immersed in liquid mud, leaves, sand, grass and crap and been very wet. Detergent/degreaser helps, as does rigorous scrubbing.
Two: oil is good; you don't need fancy brand products. If you want and I can be arsed, I could find a wealth of my old tribology and metallurgy notes from my student days. Plus expert witness opinion. (I probably can't be arsed of course, but that doesn't change the science.)
Three: chain cleaners get the job done quicker on filthydrive trains. I do 5 or 6 cleans a week; can't be doing with fettlin'.
Four: the rest of the drivetrain needs to be clean as well, or you're on a hiding to nothing.
All that aside, and bearing in mind that I use oil, not crappy waxy 'lubes', I use EXACTLY your method on my road bikes, and also on our track bikes. (They get wiped more)
A response for you. A bit stream of C so I reserve the right to edit it, but...
One: it's ok on the road, but I clean four 'cross bikes at least once each week, often with chains that were immersed in liquid mud, leaves, sand, grass and crap and been very wet. Detergent/degreaser helps, as does rigorous scrubbing.
Two: oil is good; you don't need fancy brand products. If you want and I can be arsed, I could find a wealth of my old tribology and metallurgy notes from my student days. Plus expert witness opinion. (I probably can't be arsed of course, but that doesn't change the science.)
Three: chain cleaners get the job done quicker on filthydrive trains. I do 5 or 6 cleans a week; can't be doing with fettlin'.
Four: the rest of the drivetrain needs to be clean as well, or you're on a hiding to nothing.
All that aside, and bearing in mind that I use oil, not crappy waxy 'lubes', I use EXACTLY your method on my road bikes, and also on our track bikes. (They get wiped more)
