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Jun 2017
8:28am, 23 Jun 2017
1,412 posts
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shanksi
It depends on your rims. You could probably go slightly slimmer if you wanted but I don't think there'd be much advantage in doing so. I expect there are a lot more knowledgeable folk on here who can advise.
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Jul 2017
1:13pm, 3 Jul 2017
28,747 posts
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GlennR
I have a question. A brand new Shimano Ultegra 11 speed chain costs less than £30. Wouldn't it make sense to replace it every six months or so rather than faffing around with degreasing and whatever?
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Jul 2017
2:57pm, 3 Jul 2017
11,112 posts
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jude
Think of the planet Glenners. If it's functioning then clean it!
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Jul 2017
2:58pm, 3 Jul 2017
28,749 posts
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GlennR
Understood, but that would involve using lots of nasty solvents.
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Jul 2017
3:03pm, 3 Jul 2017
36,413 posts
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Velociraptor
eL Bee! will be home from work soon. He'll have time to talk about chain tactics before I come home and kill him for telling me that chains don't cost anything and that's why he buys two dozen at a time.
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Jul 2017
3:04pm, 3 Jul 2017
2,318 posts
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larkim
If you've got £30 to burn compared to less than £1 to clean, fine!
Chain off, into empty milk bottle, add some solvent of your choice, slosh around a bit / leave overnight, rinse, dry, lube, refit - job done.
(Though obviously watch for chain wear and keep an eye on the cassette)
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Jul 2017
3:21pm, 3 Jul 2017
7,807 posts
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lammo
Surely you must be due a bike upgrade by now anyway Glenn?
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Jul 2017
3:23pm, 3 Jul 2017
28,750 posts
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GlennR
Why would you want me to do that lammo? You'd never catch me then. 
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Jul 2017
11:58am, 10 Jul 2017
1,123 posts
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Tonybv9
Got a nice result with 12yr old daughter's new bike. We've had Isalbikes in the past, but they are now silly money - £439 for the 24 incher. After selling her 20" on Ebay for not much less than we paid, I found a Squish 24 in Evans. Very similar spec but only £289. I reserved it and went to collect. We got there 25mins before the store closed, but the bike was the wrong colour.
The manager didn't want us to go away empty-handed so he told us to have a look at the range and see if there was something else. The only suitable and available bike was a Hoy Bonaly at £350. The manager offered it at £300, so we went for it.
I built it up when we got home, and it's a really good kid's bike. Nice components and build quality. I'd say it's on a par with if not better than an Islabike.
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Jul 2017
8:45pm, 10 Jul 2017
1,125 posts
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Tonybv9
Your chain suggestion GlennR: I always de-grease a new chain before fitting it, to remove the protective, dirt-magnet grease.
Citrus de-greaser from Halfords and a paintbrush or toothbrush.
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