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[Closed] rigid sponge -like Fenwicks for chain cleaning

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I think that I read some years ago about an alternative , cheaper , supply of the Fenwick chain sponge

many thanks for advice

cheers

dog


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 1:37 pm
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They are £2 and last ages. I just use a Fenwicks one.


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 1:40 pm
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fair enough-how do you clean it?


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 1:53 pm
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Most rides just a clean off with muc-off (or equivalent, spray that on the sponge and give the chain a few rotations), then re-lube with squirt. I'd give it a blast with the pink fenwicks every few rides in winter with the clamp on chain cleaner also, then the sponge.


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 3:44 pm
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thanks mcnultycop
my fenwicks sponge is impregnateed with black grease now-I saw on a video somewhere that they can be cleaned
I don't think Mrs would tolerate it in the washing machine....


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 4:10 pm
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my fenwicks sponge is impregnateed with black grease now-I saw on a video somewhere that they can be cleaned

I use [url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668 ]magic fairy shampoo[/url] which works extremely well for cleaning anything from cassettes to chains and sponges too. Just don't get it into your bearings unless you intend to regrease them afterwards! 🙂


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 4:16 pm
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excellent 😀


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 5:16 pm
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I give the sponge a quick rinse off at the end, and they are lasting Ok at the moment.


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 10:18 pm
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I'm pretty sure the Fenwicks cleaning products are water soluble so if you use those they should just rinse out.
Met the brothers that run Fenwicks at the Tour of Britain - lovely lads.


 
Posted : 14/09/2017 7:40 am