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01-10-16, 10:29 PM
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ya.
I make two formulations, a high conc (50%) that I clean the drivetrain with using a brush,
and a low conc (~20%) in a bucket with one of those big auto sponges that fill cracks and holes
I make two formulations, a high conc (50%) that I clean the drivetrain with using a brush,
and a low conc (~20%) in a bucket with one of those big auto sponges that fill cracks and holes
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01-10-16, 10:33 PM
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01-10-16, 10:36 PM
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I'll make sure to pick some up when in finish up the stuff I got. Thank you for the recommendation 😀👊🏽
01-10-16, 10:47 PM
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That Purple stuff is gnarly, don't get it on you undiluted, even then, be careful. Same formula as Castrol SuperClean, and that **** unclogs drains.
Citrus is definitely the way to go.
Citrus is definitely the way to go.
01-10-16, 10:50 PM
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I use the same stuff for stripping the base on my board before I put on new wax. It works great, and who doesn't want to smell like oranges?
01-10-16, 10:53 PM
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Yes, the 710 series' mushroomed pins take a little extra bit of torque/ umph to first break one side of the pin's mushroomed part. After that it's easy going pushing it out. I suggest getting at least a cyclo rivoli chain breaker tool (which does a nice job for starters) or nicer to break a 710. I have witnessed first hand, somebody break one of those el cheapo bell chainbreakers from walmart clean in half trying to break a 710.
01-10-16, 10:55 PM
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While it's possible, it's not advised by the maker KMC. Just use the supplied master link as intended.
01-11-16, 04:29 PM
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Just ordered the KMC 710SL, a set of anodized Fyxation bar end plugs, and a set of carbon fiber headset/stem spacers.
01-11-16, 05:39 PM
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and by water and salt i mean a lot. like 1:1 ratio. kosher or seasalt is best because of the large grain size
01-12-16, 08:55 AM
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By far the best cleaner i've ever used is "oil eaters" -- Its along the lines of simple green but a little stronger. It's non-toxic, non-corrosive and non-hazardous all while having a decent scent that isnt over powering. Highly recommended 
01-12-16, 09:35 AM
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Performance Bicycle owes me $168.
I purchased these bibs online and went to the store last night because I wanted a different size. They didn't have them in stock so I just did a return.
Performance took the bibs back and charged my account instead of crediting. Now I have to drive back to the store a second time, get them to give me the $84 for the returned bibs and then give me the other $84 they charged me.
I'm sure it was just a mistake but still.
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01-12-16, 01:48 PM
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Yep, this is what I usually do for the items I clean frequently, but the stuff that's been sitting around for awhile, I just throw them in the Zep cleaner overnight. Then I pour the zep back in the bottle and reuse it. I've had the same bottle for a couple of years now. It looks pretty gross but still does the job.
01-13-16, 04:58 PM
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I agree. My wife and I summer vacation in Michigan's U.P., specifically, Lake Gogebic. I've taken up cycling but my wife is a walker. she worried about me riding up there along Rt 64 and Rt 28 until she saw how bright and visible this taillight was, even in broad daylight, at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile. I use an equally visible front light (both pulsing) all the time. Yes, perhaps an overly cautious newbie. 