03-17-2019, 09:17 PM
(03-17-2019, 08:24 PM)Canard Wrote:(12-28-2017, 09:24 PM)Canard Wrote: I've come up with a pretty good little routine for brushing off the snow and then cleaning my chain, maybe I'll make a little video. This is the little device I bought for cleaning my chain - it's super easy to use, and it only takes about 2 minutes to clean the chain, dry it off, and re-lube after each ride.
I can't recommend this device anymore. I've gone through two now and both have the same failure mode - the plastic cracks around the handle, leaking the fluid out all over.
MEC's stopped selling them in their stores, so I suspect I'm not the only one who's had issues. I picked up MEC's knock-off version today, and hope it's more robust. The plastic seems much stronger - I'll be using it without the handle!
I'm curious, are the two different models you have had different?
I have a similar model but I find it inconvenient and cumbersome to use, so I rarely ever clean my chain. How do you clean the degreaser off your chain afterwards? And then re-lube it? I'll fully admit I have terrible chain maintenance, and probably should improve.
It's also worth noting, since I'm in a condo parking garage my facilities are limited.