Chain cleaner advice, + mini pump + handlebar grips with moulded on bar ends - 19th May

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albion 13 May 21:35  

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My Profile 		Has anyone experience of chain cleaning kits? Better than an old toothbrush?
My top peak turbo pump is quite heavy so can anyone comment on the LIDL 2 speed mini pump with gauage?
I would be using it with Presta valves.

They also have some interesting handlebar grips with moulded on stumpy looking bar ends.

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memster1 05 Jul 21:24  

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I use car engine degreaser from halfords, spray on, leave for a few minutes...spray a bit more on and work the chain round and spray off with water, let dry and lube with finish line...quick easy n cheap..removes most, not all, but i'm happy with it.


BusterG 06 Jul 11:05  

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My Profile 		Same here for the degreaser.
Topeak minimorph, or mountain morph are good.I would avoid the lidl brand on principle. I would buy clothing from lidl but not mechanial equipment that I may have to rely on.
Ergo handgrips with barends are helpful for changing hand positions during a ride. This helps relieve pressure on the wrists and avoids circulation problems (tingly/numbness) in the hands and forearms caused by leaning on the handlebars.
I use barends without the ergo grips but always have good gel padded gloves.
if you dont suffer from sore wrists or numb hands you can do without these.

Good luck
Albion
Buster


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