Chain cleaner fluid

Tim said:

Just done a search through this group on my swerver looking for a good chain
cleaning fluid and found no mention in 16500 posts!

So I assume I either used poor key words or you lot have the dirtiest chains
on the planet :-)

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and wondered what
the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options available?

I just use whatever the LBS has, can't rmember the brand name, though
since my Lidl chain cleaner has now pretty much died (it lasted at least
as long as the "proper" one I previously had) I don't currently bother.

For a quick clean I just use a cloth to thoroughly wipe down after a
good lube. For more serious efforts I leave them to soak in white
spirit before re-lubing and wiping off the excess.

Pete.
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Tim said:

Hi

Just done a search through this group on my swerver looking for a
good chain cleaning fluid and found no mention in 16500 posts!

So I assume I either used poor key words or you lot have the dirtiest
chains on the planet :-)

Search for "white spirit" and you'll find loads. It's more powerful than
proprietary chain cleaners and leaves the chain almost dry, so no need to
rinse afterwards. Easy to use if you remove the chain via a Powerlink and
put in it a jam jar. It's eco-friendly in that you can re-use it rather
than throwing it away.

Paraffin also works well, though leaves an oily film - ok if using an oil
lube, not good if using a wax lube.

Quoted message said:

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and
wondered what the best solution for the job might be. Any
eco-friendly options available?

I found splashing is a problem with those things (before they fall apart
completely) - so I can understand wanting a milder cleaner that is easier to
clean up from rims and kitchen floor ;-)

....... www.mikedyason.com/az.asp - Barbierii Chain Cleaning Fluid (bio
degradeable), £5.20 post free. Works reasonably well (on a not terribly
dirty chain) and smells nice! The manufacturer implies it's a lubricant as
well. It isn't.

~PB

In article said:

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and wondered what
the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options available?

There are ones made from oranges[1] that claim to be biodegradable.
[1] ok, orange coloured ones that share some chemicals with citrus fruit.

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) said:

Hi

Just done a search through this group on my swerver looking for a good
chain cleaning fluid and found no mention in 16500 posts!

So I assume I either used poor key words or you lot have the dirtiest
chains on the planet :-)

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and wondered
what the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options
available?

Citrus cleaner is what you want for eco-friendly; however, in my experience
the tank/brush gizmos simply don't work, and you need to take the chain
off the bike to clean it properly; which, in turn, means you need a magic
joining link in your chain. Google for 'sheldon shake'.

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In article said:

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and wondered
what
the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options
available?

There are ones made from oranges[1] that claim to be biodegradable.
[1] ok, orange coloured ones that share some chemicals with citrus fruit.

I found one of those did an OK job and it did smell rather nice afterwards.
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Quoted message said:

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and
wondered what
the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options
available?

There are ones made from oranges[1] that claim to be biodegradable.
[1] ok, orange coloured ones that share some chemicals with citrus
fruit.

I found one of those did an OK job and it did smell rather nice
afterwards.

Hi

Thanks for the replies

Cheers for the Barbierii link Pete

I'll have a Google for the orangey ones

Tim
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Tim said:

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and wondered what
the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options available?

I've just noticed that Scottoiler [1] also make a cycle chain oiler, which
uses a water based "oil" to automatically lube the chain. I may look into
this further.

[1] Well known lubrication system for motorbikes. Works well on them.
www.scottoiler.co.uk

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mb said:

I've just noticed that Scottoiler [1] also make a cycle chain oiler,
which uses a water based "oil" to automatically lube the chain. I may
look into this further.

[1] Well known lubrication system for motorbikes. Works well on them.
www.scottoiler.co.uk

It's not fully automatic on the cycle version - you have to squeeze a bulb
thing. The lube is not cheap and apparently needs rinsing off frequently
before it gets too dirty.

~PB

Tim' no said:

Hi

Just done a search through this group on my swerver looking for a good chain
cleaning fluid and found no mention in 16500 posts!

So I assume I either used poor key words or you lot have the dirtiest chains
on the planet :-)

I use one of those on bike chain cleaner tank/brush gizmos and wondered what
the best solution for the job might be. Any eco-friendly options available?

TIA for any help

Tim

My favourite is

<http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/Electrochemicals,+Adhesives+&+Service+Aids/Cleaning+Agents/Solvents/DEB/JIB60K+++DEB291/displayProduct.jsp?sku=SAJIB60K>

http://tinyurl.com/39qtbe

I use this with one of those brush gizmos that most people here don't
rate. After about one minute of cranking just wash off with a hose.
Spotless!

Remove the water with WD40 then lube.

At 100 miles a week the increased life of the messy bits is very
significant.

Brian