Originally Posted by koffee brown
Actually, it's activated once I mix it with water, then once I've rinsed the bike down, they are washed away.
I've heard of folks using diesel fuel. That has to be worse than an organic solution.
Koffee
Koffee, diesel "fuel" is no more than a light oil! It would be an excellent product to clean your chain and cassette. I preferr mineral spirits because it is several levels lighter and will evaporate without leaving a film...diesel will leave some film, but excess can be wiped off.
When you use water on a bike you ARE promoting rust! Maybe you won't find it on the frame or chain wheel. But, look at the ends of your cables or at the little springs inside your deraileurs.
I ride in SW Florida and trying to avoid "wet" is useless, but I will never exasperate the problem by adding water to my bike!
