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Old 09-02-06 | 04:37 AM
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Bobby Lex
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Originally Posted by swimbikerun_boy
I've had my cannondale R700 for a year and a half now, and have never used anything other than Finish Line to degrease my chain and cassette. I picked up a bottle of motomaster engine degreaser. The back says that it is safe for surfaces like metals, enamel, porcelain, masonary so i am not too concerned about my drivetrain. But i am worried about my paint. I bought the gray model, which isn't exactly the most reliable paintjob and tends to chip.

So i was wondering if using this as my degreaser sounds like a good idea.

Thanks
Not a good idea. If any gets into your hub it will dry up the lube in there and lead to bearing/hub failure.
It's overkill.

Bob
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