Well,I've given up on passive cleaning treatments (White Lighting), and I finally got tired of trying to clean my chains using one of those Park Tools thingamabobs. Bought a pin remover and took the chains off. The difference is HUGE. My chains are spotless now. Pin removal and replacement was a snap. As long as I don’t get stranded 30 miles from home when a chain fails this weekend, I’m converted.

Got so motivated I cleaned Bibi’s bike too. I’d never seen two inches of clay stuck inside a cassette before. Am I complaining though? Nope. I figure I did at least $50 worth of work on her bike today. Ten more times and I can rationalize a new CX frame and fork. (Shhh, it’s our secret.)