Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Cryogenist]

I actually wanted to try this out : http://www.togoparts.com/marketplace/ad-details/875239/brand-new-fizik-antares-2015

Is there any way of testing saddles?



Does it spray everything around? Lol

Looks brutal.

Won't spray around. The 2 ends is somewhat preventing splashes from spewing out of the reservoir.

But degreaser will still drop from the chain itself though.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Won't spray around. The 2 ends is somewhat preventing splashes from spewing out of the reservoir.

But degreaser will still drop from the chain itself though.

yea that's what I'm talking about

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[LesterQ]

Really waste much degreaser meh?

The amount I used each time is probably the same as the amount used to soak.

What's your chain mileage like? I've read that soaking in degreaser completely removes any grease within the links and are detrimental to the lifespan of it.

I have a lot of saddles just pm me if you wanna try

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Will pm you to plan a meet, maybe after CNY! Doubt you have brooks b17 if you like the antares. C17 for you?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

What's your chain mileage like? I've read that soaking in degreaser completely removes any grease within the links and are detrimental to the lifespan of it.



Will pm you to plan a meet, maybe after CNY! Doubt you have brooks b17 if you like the antares. C17 for you?

Only have
Fizik antares
Fizik arione
San macro zonocolan
San macro ponza

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[LesterQ]

The zonoclan looks extremely uncomfortable...

Padding is non-existent! Haha!

 

[VD]

Talking about cleaning.

You guys are which camp.

1: die die must take out chain soak in degreaser , dry and lube.
2:use brush spray whatever apply degreaser then wait then rinse off. Dry already lube.
3:use rag clean chain, lube , if looks dirty clean again. Lube again.

Or 4
5
6

Can share?

And is solvent degreasers unsafe to touch the tyres and brake rotor but solvent base not so bad ; correct or wrong?

for full maintenance, remove crank, chain, jockey wheel and cassette. Chain, jockey and cassette goes into a pail of degreaser.

For quick clean, use chain cleaner.

degreaser is reused to save cost... more than a year, I only use 1/2 litre

 

[VD]

What's your chain mileage like? I've read that soaking in degreaser completely removes any grease within the links and are detrimental to the lifespan of it.



Will pm you to plan a meet, maybe after CNY! Doubt you have brooks b17 if you like the antares. C17 for you?

I have both B15 and C17, C17 is comfy straight out from the box.. B15 takes some time to soften.. if u perspire alot, don't use leather.

 

[rarenick]

My wheelset can drop around 400g

Drive train maybe another 400g around 7 I will be very happy

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Tempted to change my wheelset n seatpost.

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[de5ert]

I only use fizik antares that saddle is 400 sgd for the carbon version

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Oic. Just got antares vs from amazon too. Hope it suits my butt.

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[Gixxerfied]

Really waste much degreaser meh?

The amount I used each time is probably the same as the amount used to soak.

My friend use mama lemon...

Tempted to change my wheelset n seatpost.

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Change Change Change !!!!

 

[LesterQ]

for full maintenance, remove crank, chain, jockey wheel and cassette. Chain, jockey and cassette goes into a pail of degreaser.

For quick clean, use chain cleaner.

degreaser is reused to save cost... more than a year, I only use 1/2 litre

I think I'm going to go the way. Degrease totally then lube, for full maintenance.

For quick clean, just use rag and lube , rag and lube.

I have both B15 and C17, C17 is comfy straight out from the box.. B15 takes some time to soften.. if u perspire alot, don't use leather.

Good point! Does the C17 feels as good as it looks?

My friend use mama lemon...

I have a friend that uses that too. Ride RI for leisure ride.

Oic. Just got antares vs from amazon too. Hope it suits my butt.

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How much?

 

[VD]

no sore butt if that is what you are looking for.. but then these days, I wear cycling tights/bibs

 

[Citiguy]

Same here. I soak the helmet after every ride.

Thanks for clarifying, movemanism.

 

[Citiguy]

I use those chain cleaner tool. Quite easy and efficient.

Yes, I also use chain cleaning tool.

 

[Citiguy]

I don't find them good used for a while then stop using .. waste too much degreaser

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I use kerosene as degreaser.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Diesel should work fine too..

Use to use that for cleaning my motorcycle chain..Cheaper per litre compared to kero or degreaser..

The mafan part is need to have proper disposal..

 

[LesterQ]

Guess I'll be

1:Removing chain clean with degreaser. Dry & lube

2:Spot cleaning on the cassette and chainring.

3:Go scout for some bike tools on CRC. 2 3pnths later do full maintenance where I remove the cassettes to clean.

Birdy has both outer inner bashguards. Any easier way apart from removing to clean the chain rings?

If I'm not wrong Birdy stock is wet lube.
Grime on the whole drive train

no sore butt if that is what you are looking for.. but then these days, I wear cycling tights/bibs

My butt quite seasoned. More like just looking for better comfort.

 

[de5ert]

I think I'm going to go the way. Degrease totally then lube, for full maintenance.

For quick clean, just use rag and lube , rag and lube.



Good point! Does the C17 feels as good as it looks?



I have a friend that uses that too. Ride RI for leisure ride.



How much?

Ard 131 usd have not add shipping. Using 65 bringdog to ship. 10 bucks.

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[rarenick]

Birdy has both outer inner bashguards. Any easier way apart from removing to clean the chain rings?

How does the crankset look like? Maybe toothbrush can reach?

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[cyberian]

I think I'm going to go the way. Degrease totally then lube, for full maintenance.

For quick clean, just use rag and lube , rag and lube.



Good point! Does the C17 feels as good as it looks?



I have a friend that uses that too. Ride RI for leisure ride.



How much?

I have C17S with centre cut out. Though is meant for lady, i find it very comfy. There's a C15, C15 Caved and C13 Carbon, should be very comfy since is Cambium range.