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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on January 5, 2012 at 10:16am

Does degreaser fall into the category of "solvent"? I've been very happy with the locally produced (I think?) El Duke. http://eldukedegreaser.com/

notoriousDUG said:

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Regardless of what you oil chains with the key to having the lubricant be effective is in how you oil your chain.  The first step any, and every, time that you oil your chain is to take a rag with either solvent or a bit of lube on it and wipe your chain down well

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on January 5, 2012 at 10:22am

I would say yes; just anything to get the yuck off the chain.  Personally I try to avoid cleaning a chian beyond the outside unless it is REALLY filthy.

El Duke was locally made but it, sadly, is no longer in production.  If you have some guard it like gold.

Tony Adams said:

Does degreaser fall into the category of "solvent"? I've been very happy with the locally produced (I think?) El Duke. http://eldukedegreaser.com/

notoriousDUG said:

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Regardless of what you oil chains with the key to having the lubricant be effective is in how you oil your chain.  The first step any, and every, time that you oil your chain is to take a rag with either solvent or a bit of lube on it and wipe your chain down well

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Permalink Reply by David Barish on January 5, 2012 at 10:27am

When I have  a serious case of thread drift I find many of the products discussed above will assist in getting my metaphysical derrailer back on track.  As far as the topic de jour, sorry to say I did not ride today.

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on January 5, 2012 at 10:30am

I rode today. I am beginning to wonder what happened to the biking in winter, as it seems to feel like spring outside.  I am sure we will get dumped on by snow sooner or later, so I am enjoying the weather for as long as I can. 

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 5, 2012 at 10:34am

Yes, but each wonderful day now is a day closer to SPRING!



Melanie said:

I rode today. I am beginning to wonder what happened to the biking in winter, as it seems to feel like spring outside.  I am sure we will get dumped on by snow sooner or later, so I am enjoying the weather for as long as I can. 

Permalink Reply by Bernard Joseph Hannigan on January 5, 2012 at 10:35am

I go with TriFlo, a good wipe down, apply oil, wipe excess. Once a week.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on January 5, 2012 at 11:06am

I see where you went there.  ; )


David Barish said:

... derrailer back on track.  

Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on January 5, 2012 at 12:11pm

Rode today. It's nice out.

I'm a fan of "Clean Ride". It's a wax based lubricant that has a solvent in it. I put the chain in a bottle, load the bottle with some and shake. It cleans and lubricates at the same time. Pretty nice stuff.

Permalink Reply by S on January 5, 2012 at 12:32pm

Chain-L appears to work in low temps.  It's pretty thick though but it wicks into rollers and stays there.  I believe Chain-L is based on mineral oil with additives so it'll thicken but it'll still work until about -22F or thereabouts.  

Gene Tenner said:

Does Chain-L work in low temperatures? I use ProLink because it does, even at 0 degrees. Finish Line products thicken when it drops below 30 degrees. With a recument - 3 lengths of chain on it - chain lubing is critical.

Permalink Reply by Barclor on January 5, 2012 at 2:38pm

Yes I did, but I have to say I'm disappointed in the weather. After last years snowy winter, I've been looking forward to some snow rides. They are, by far, the most exciting commutes I have all year.

Is it just me, or is anyone else dying to see the white stuff fly?

Permalink Reply by Lee on January 5, 2012 at 2:44pm

As a skinny tire rider I can go much faster if I don't have to lug out the mountain bike to plow through bad streets.  I'll take the quicker commute and whatever cold temp it is over the snow all day.  

Maybe just on the weekends provided it melts by Monday?

Barclor said:

Yes I did, but I have to say I'm disappointed in the weather. After last years snowy winter, I've been looking forward to some snow rides. They are, by far, the most exciting commutes I have all year.

Is it just me, or is anyone else dying to see the white stuff fly?

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on January 5, 2012 at 2:49pm

It's not only you. I'd like to see some snow on the ground and I'd like to get in some snow rides.

Barclor said:

Yes I did, but I have to say I'm disappointed in the weather. After last years snowy winter, I've been looking forward to some snow rides. They are, by far, the most exciting commutes I have all year.

Is it just me, or is anyone else dying to see the white stuff fly?

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