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I've never bought a proper chain cleaning kit, since I would clean chains with household cleaners and equipment. But my chain is getting extra mucky,
so thought I'd get one. But some are £30.oo!! Are they kidding! Just for some bits of plastic?! So I searched for cheaper alternatives, and found what
I was looking for at a 1/3 of the some of the prices I'd seen. I thought I'd share it.
Chain Cleaners
bath-type:
Barbieri Chain Bath *With Fluid* £9.25
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Lubricants-Oils-Degreasers-Barbieri-Chain-Bath-With-Fluid/BARBLUBE200000000000
Dirt Chain Cleaner Kit and Brushes (2009) £10.99
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/dirt-chain-cleaner-item153010.html
Ice Toolz Chain Scrubber £6.32/£7.99
http://www.petracycles.co.uk/chain-scrubber-p-15852.html
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ice-toolz/chain-scrubber-ec006796
Revolution Tune Up Chain Cleaner £9.78
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f%5FProductID=6720&f%5FFullProductVersion=1&f%5FSupersetQRY=C236&f%5FSortOrderID=1&f%5Fbct=c003154c003144c003257
grime dispersal type:
Rock N Roll Extreme Chain Lube [4oz] £6.99 / [16oz] £19.99
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=2608
Rock N Roll Gold Chain Lube [4oz] £7.35
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0513
I really am against paying more than is necessary for a similar product. But I still want a clean chain. Cheers Courant for the Rock and Roll recommendation.
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