I think you intend to remove any lube from the chain, the only reason you avoid hydrocarbon solvents is not to damage (dissolve) the scrubber and its parts.

answered 7 months ago

mlukas79

answer 2

The Park brand of cleaning fluid is excellent, well worth the money, and does the job well. :)

answered 9 months ago

RMAN

- Derby

answer 3

Any mild degreaser should work on your chain. You should re-lubricate your chain after cleaning so removing factory lube is not an issue.

Country: Australia

answered 11 months ago

ausMTBrider

- Perth

answer 4

i use a water based degreaser - stay away from anything that is petroleum based

answered 11 months ago

robgo

- Perth

answer 5

i use any chain cleaner solution but always remember to re-lub after cleaning and drying. ive not had any problems to date

answered 1 year ago

YidBoy

- Surrey

answer 6

Used a concentrated citrus solvent...enviro to tip down the drain. Effective.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

voodoo

answer 7

Not sure about this one, but don't think that factory insert anything special between links that will last more than a few rides anyway. I just use citrus degreaser and then re-lube with a ptfe based oil or GT85.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

gazbertuk

- London

answer 8

park tools cb2 citrus chain cleaner works very well

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

soapyblack

- portsoy

answer 9

Its probably best to avoid solvents for cleaning your chain.

Try using Citrus Desgreaser for the best results, thats what I use and its great.

Country: Australia

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

GTek

- Launceston, Tasmania

answer 10

I used Park Tools CB2 and lube the chain afterwards with White Lightning Epic Ride wax. This is a better alternative to oil as it’s clean. As long as you re lube correctly as recommended on product you choose it should be no problem. You want your cleaner to remove abrasive paste even from inside the chain links.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

plainaddict

- Basingstoke

answer 11

Although it doesn't come with a full 16oz bottle, you should use the cleaner linked below.

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answered 1 year, 8 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

Question

Can this be used on an Alfine hub type of drive system, or derailer system only?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

Anonymous

on CM5 Cyclone Chain Cleaner

6 answers

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answer 1

Yes.

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answered 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gyatso

- Dublin, Ireland

answer 2

Yes, I'm using it on Alfine internal hub setup.

Country: Australia

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answered 10 months ago

milan60

- Sydney

answer 3

Provided the alfine hub is still being used with a chain and not a belt, then yes.

Country: Australia

answered 11 months ago

ausMTBrider

- Perth

answer 4

You just hold this in place on the chain and back pedal. If your hub allows you to do this, you'll be fine.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

steffrider

answer 5

Yes, this fits on the chain on the bottom just behind the chainring(s). There is a handle to hold whilst you turn the cranks backwards.

Country: United Kingdom

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

cavemandick1

- London

answer 6

This can be used on any drive system as it just sits on the chain.

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answered 1 year, 6 months ago

WiggleDamian

Question

What max chain width will this chain cleaner accept?

I am buying for my mountain bike, but would be interested if it fits my motorbike which is just short of 10mm wide.
Thx.

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asked 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

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5 answers

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answer 1

I think you may struggle with this, as it not just the width but the locking mechanism will only accept certain size (aka bicycle chain)

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answered 11 months ago

Jaggadman

- Sydney

answer 2

I have this cleaner and I am pretty sure the motrobike chain won't fit. Also its probably the wrong pitch (length between link rollers).

answered 1 year ago

GiantPete

- Bracknell

answer 3

No, I don't think so. A mountain bike chain is a pretty snug fit already.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

k2k2

answer 4

I don't think it will be big enough, plus you need to have some slack in the chain (easy to obtain on a pedal bike because of the deraillieur arm swinging around but not sure if motorbike chain could do this without loosening back wheel.

Country: United Kingdom

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

gazbertuk

- London

answer 5

It does not state a maximum chain width but I am sure it will not accept a motorbike chain.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

Why are bristles being pulled out by my chain?

I've had this cleaner for a while and been very pleased with it... until I replace my chain - went from a HG53 to a HG73 (although that shouldn't have mattered) - now, some of the bristles get stuck between the link plates and get pulled out when I turn the crank. Firstly this is really annoying as I have to pick them out of the chain and secondly, at this rate won't be any bristles left to clean the chain with soon!

Country: United Kingdom

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

markalroberts

- Cambridge

on CM5 Cyclone Chain Cleaner

3 answers

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answer 1

I have a HG-73 chain myself and have had no issues with bristles getting pulled out. If you say you've had your chain cleaner a while I would suggest it is simply a bit of wear and tear. It is possible to buy a replacement brush kit for the CM5 chain cleaner, its cheap too so dont be alarmed.

Country: Australia

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

GTek

- Launceston, Tasmania

answer 2

The first time I used this I found a couple of bristles, however since then none. They are replacable in any case.

Country: Australia

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answered 1 year, 8 months ago

BankBoy

- Melbourne

answer 3

Hello Mark,

I have also had bristles pull out - mine has now stopped, I have used it 8 times now. I also raised the Q about bristles - my advice is use it to death, as it actually works & if you wear the bristles out (pull them out...) ask park if there is a replacement set - my guess is there will be. On getting the bristles out (which are not too many..) just use your long nosed pliers. In short, I don't think it has anything to do with the chain type, I get the odd bristle on any type of chain I have cleaned

hope this helps?
Nick

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

offtheback

Question

1/8 chain fit?

Can I use this for my 1/8 "KMC 710SL" chain?

Country: Czech Republic

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asked 8 months ago

1vos

- Prague

on CM5 Cyclone Chain Cleaner

3 answers

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answer 1

yes - fits all chains

Country: Australia

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

jimboLon

- Sydney

answer 2

I can not think of any reason why not, it is engineered for all bicycle chains.

Country: United Kingdom

answered 7 months ago

mlukas79

- London

answer 3

yep.

I have used it on both track/fixie/bmx chains and narrow road chains.

I don't think the motorbikes' will though :0)

Country: Australia

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answered 8 months ago

Gman2007

- brisbane - very hilly

Question

Are you going to stock the replacement brushes?

Country: Australia

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asked 11 months ago

Flyingdoov

- Melbourne

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2 answers

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answer 1

Stick the brushes in boiling water for a second, material memory should straighten them out... Works with toothbrushes too.

answered 10 months ago

GildasD

- Paris, France

answer 2

Unfortunately we do not stock the replacement brushes for this chain cleaning system.

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answered 11 months ago

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