It’s on sale at REI, and saw it while browsing for any other goodies that were on sale. Is it on sale because it doesn’t work? Anyone tried it? [Screenshot 2024-06-22 at 2.50.30 PM]

Alcohol and Heptane Heptane .mw-parser-output .ib-chembox{border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox td,.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox th{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;width:40%}.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox td+td{width:60%} Heptane or n-heptane is the straight-cha…

It’s good stuff if you need to spray. To clean my brake rotors, I just use rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes.

Just what a growing human body needs. I read the ingredients of the chain lube I was using, and definitely used it more often in an area with good air flow. :face_with_spiral_eyes: My poor liver…

I’ve tried the pig stuff, and it really didn’t work. I’ve had better luck using a brass drill brush, and iso. But it spreads fine metal particles and probably has a limited life span of working, and will have to swap rotors at some point. (I also got some 240 grit sandpaper for the pads (Be careful …

Disc brake cleaner is awesome but just buy the automotive ones off amazon. There are two different types, but i find the flammable ones work best.

Yeah, I know. Having had so much problems with ‘solutions’, I didn’t know if this was another dud. Saw these bars too! :flushed:

I have those bars (but narrower) on my gravel bike and absolutely love them.

I just let my pads keep my rotors clean… and use a damp cloth to wipe the areas the pads don’t contact.

Yeah, wondering if they are too wide for me. Hmm…

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