Chain cleaners- worth it?
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Chain cleaners- worth it?
Hey all,
Are chain cleaners worth it? Do they do a decent job after giving the bike a nice hose off? I'm kind of sick having to remove the chain everytime I want to clean it, then haveing to buy a new pin to put it on. If you like your chain cleaner, which would you go with: Finish Line Chain Cleaner $16.50 or the Park Cyclone Chain Cleaner $14.90.
I think tonight I'm finally going to place a $500 order of tools and what not. I've been putting it off for about 3 months
Thanks
Matt
Are chain cleaners worth it? Do they do a decent job after giving the bike a nice hose off? I'm kind of sick having to remove the chain everytime I want to clean it, then haveing to buy a new pin to put it on. If you like your chain cleaner, which would you go with: Finish Line Chain Cleaner $16.50 or the Park Cyclone Chain Cleaner $14.90.
I think tonight I'm finally going to place a $500 order of tools and what not. I've been putting it off for about 3 months
Thanks
Matt
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Throw the stick!!!!
I have been using a Park for a couple of years now, I won't go without one.
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Originally Posted by TomM
I've been using a chain cleaner for almost a year and like it. It's quick and easy.
Originally Posted by LowCel
have been using a Park for a couple of years now, I won't go without one.
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Chain cleaners suck. Get a SRAM chain, pop the quick link, let 'er soak in degreaser, rise clean with water, re-assemble, and lube. 10 times better than any crappy awkward chain cleaner.
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I have the Park cyclone and it's good for a quick scrub. I usually use it before washing my bike though, then everything comes out squeeky clean afterward.
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Originally Posted by vw addict
Get a SRAM chain, pop the quick link, let 'er soak in degreaser, rise clean with water, re-assemble, and lube.
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
a cleaner would be easier and it works just as well .
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I love chaincleaners. I do find it easier than popping the chain off.
All cleaning devices are not created equal. I tried 2 before I bought a park.
All cleaning devices are not created equal. I tried 2 before I bought a park.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
I love chaincleaners. I do find it easier than popping the chain off.
All cleaning devices are not created equal. I tried 2 before I bought a park.
All cleaning devices are not created equal. I tried 2 before I bought a park.
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first off, next time you're in the market for a new chain...get one with a masterlink as mentioned already.
secondly, buy a pressure washer and blast the living beejeezus out of the chain!!
secondly, buy a pressure washer and blast the living beejeezus out of the chain!!
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Originally Posted by vw addict
Chain cleaners suck. Get a SRAM chain, pop the quick link, let 'er soak in degreaser, rise clean with water, re-assemble, and lube. 10 times better than any crappy awkward chain cleaner.
I've been tempted on these cleaners, but held off so far...
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I do a full clean (vw's method) every so often. But on the fly cleaning I use the tool
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I've been using the same chain since '02. It's never been "properly" cleaned. I spray it down, wipe it off with wd-40, and hit it with T-9 chain wax. It has never been off of the bike and I've never had a hint of a problem with it.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
I do a full clean (vw's method) every so often. But on the fly cleaning I use the tool
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Thanks for the info guys. I think I'm going to go ahead and the Cyclone. It's only $15, so what the heck. Oh and I have yet to place that order I just can't do it, and I keep telling myself that I'm still adding to the list. I have no motivation!
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Originally Posted by mx_599
first off, next time you're in the market for a new chain...get one with a masterlink as mentioned already.
secondly, buy a pressure washer and blast the living beejeezus out of the chain!!
secondly, buy a pressure washer and blast the living beejeezus out of the chain!!
I agree, we all have some chump change lyin' around to go out and "buy a pressure washer" just to blow out the chain....whaaa?
Seriously though, I love the Finish Line chain cleaner. They warranty the thing forever. (even brushes) It's 10x faster than pulling a master link and soaking. I do agree that a master link is a must. Every once-in-a-while it's good to do a super-thorough clean job on it. I clean and lube my chain right before every ride. All I need is about 60 seconds and it's clean.
Most importantly, buy a chain checker of some sort. Make sure you're not wearing out the cassette prematurely.