Cycling / Chain Cleaning

[Chequered Flag Racing]

anyone used this type of kit for chain cleaning?

can be had from £20 plus, worth it or not?


http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/finish-line-chain-cleaner-m.jpg

if not what do you do to clean the chain

[Phil Channon]

I use the Park Tool version.
It works really well and helps prolong the life of the chain.

When the degreaser runs out, I then use Muck Off. Its not quite as good but its a lot cheaper.

[downtempo]

Break the chain w/ this (make sure to use the proper drive pin for Shimano or Campy chain - 8sp, 9sp etc):

http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/det_CT-4_001_2008326_85765.jpg

Soak the chain in Simple Green or whatever enviro friendly stuff you prefer (if it ain't green I will call you an American :p) and then scrub cassette, sprockets and chain with this:

http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/det_GSC-1_2005727_56835.jpg

Always replace pin on broken chain with a quick link or product specific replacement pin. The quick link will make things easier for the next service. Example of "quick link" sometimes refered to as "master link":

http://commutebybike.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/powerlinkchain.jpg

The master link will make it possible to "break" your chain w/o replacement pins or even a chain tool.

[Irri Tant]

http://commutebybike.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/powerlinkchain.jpg

The master link will make it possible to "break" your chain w/o replacement pins or even a chain tool.

split links when Ah wez a wi one