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I am new at fixing up bikes, but my current bike demands that I get good at it fast. Everything on that frame needs to be replaced. First on my list was tires and tubes, since my old tubes could not even stay inflated for an entire ride.

So I ventured out to purchase my first tubes, and selected these.

They arrived in fantastic conditionthe rubber hadn't changed texture, flexibility, or density, so these hadn't been exposed to improper conditions during storage.

They were easy to install, and inflate readily. They have yet to spring a leak, even after weeks of riding over gravel and broken glass, although part of that has to do with my tires as well.

A great buy, and I will be buying these again once I need new tubes.

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Works like it should, I don't see any drawbacks to buying this brand and it's the best price on amazon for this hard to find, odd size tube.

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The tube was of good quality and holds air. I don't know how it worked out because I gave it away to a teen that didn't have a bike.

Wheel Master Rear Hub Axle Set - FM21, 3/8" x 180mm, Bolt-On Reviews

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I had the same experience with this product as I had to reuse some old parts as the seals are too big..... used this to fix a bent axle on a dept store mountain bike i got for free

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Bought this from niagra cycle.

Great replacement for Rear axle on a Schwinn city hybrid 21 speed.

dust/grease cups were too big for the bearing cones

probably mixed up at the factory.

I slid the old ones off the old cones and used them.

They were aluminum and matched the wheel hub better anyway.

Works great so far.

I've put 50 miles on it and it fixed my slight wobble.

I would definitely purchase this poduct again.

Review of Vittoria Zaffiro Pro II Fold Tire

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I have used different road bike tires in the past such as the Michellin series, Continental ultra-race, CST comps, Kendas (they all perform very poorly) and any size piece of broken glass particle will puncture them all easily and will destroy your inner tube. These tires are nothing when compared to the Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 2 tires. Vittoria Zaff Pro 2s' are "single shielded wire-bead" and can withstand glass on the road quite well even after the tread is worn. I tested this out over the course of my first 300 miles of biking around the city, running over glass everywhere & it held out without any flats. Objects this tire CANNOT withstand are sharp metal debris such as (bolts, needles, large staples, etc..) or notorious goat-head thorns (it punctured through my new rear tire and new tube(at the wire bead -strongest area) on my second day of riding. I haven't tested rose thorns yet but I'm a little discouraged to do so b/c of the early puncture... A notable feature on the Zaff Pro IIs are dimples on the edges of the tires (used for rain conditions) but also in dry conditions, these do grip the concrete road very very well. I'll update this review again soon if I happen to come across anymore punctures.

By the way, you shouldn't pay more than 30 bucks per tire + tax. I had my pair for about 50 bucks shipped.

If you have the money and want even better tires, buy the Vittoria Randonneurs (double-shielded something material ) or the famous Continental Gatorskins (kevlar belt!)...these two tires are beast and many people on bike forums swear by them. Both are more expensive than Zaffiro Pro IIs & both perform similarly. Randos go for about 28 33 bucks per tire and Gatorskins ranges around similar or higher than Randos.

If you don't have the money get the 2nd best -Vittoria Zaffiro Pro II!!

Hope this helped. Avoid the thorns!

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The price/performance ratio seemed great for the first six months or so, and then I truly learned the limitations of inexpensive 23c road tires. I rode them daily on the road and didn't have a single puncture, until I hit some gravel. My training route hit a gravel section at the top of a climb, and three consecutive mornings I had punctures on the gravel... the last one taking a huge chunk out of the contact surface of the front tire. I patched the inside of the tire (and the tube) and made it home, but retired them after that. I was concerned that when I first got them they looked to be delaminating after about a week of riding, but they held up just fine until the gravel. So if you are riding road only, these will probably suit you fine as an inexpensive, relatively puncture resistant tire, but know their limitations!

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Seems pretty durable. i need to put more miles on it though.

a little bit more sluggish than the open corsa evo, but no cuts or anything so far. small price to pay for less flats.

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This tire was very simple to Install with a tire lever. I had no trouble at all getting these on the rim. These replaced old 700x28 tires on a road bike that I hadn't been used in a few years. I have about 100 miles on these so far and no flats or issues. I'm not a serious rider who puts in many miles every week on this thing, but so far these have been riding smooth on both dry and wet and seem to be a great replacement for my low-end bike which I use for fun to cruise as a change of pace from using a hybrid.

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OK for the money, but they won't last very long. I punctured one in the first two weeks going over a sharp crack in the street. Cool look, sub par performance.

Buy Schwinn Loop 7-Speed Folding Bike

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List Price: $269.99
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I just received it from Amazon last week, set it up immediately, and only took it to the bike store to make sure of everything. It does NOT ride like a toy, as one customer said, but is far more steady than any Dahon I've ridden. It's a bit too heavy for me to lift up, but others may not find that a problem. Once you get the catch open it's difficult because a lot of pressure is needed, but that's for safety reasons it folds easily. For a man, this would be easier. An absolute pleasure to have the LOOP AT THE BOTTOM, AND NOT TO HAVE TO PUT MY LEG OVER A HIGHER BAR. The handle bar is fixed and can't be adjusted, but it's fine for me. The seat is adjustable, though. Goes up hills easily. This is far superior to the citizen bikes, in my opinion, with their rickety chain that falls off easily. It is rather larger than appears in the pictures, so look at the specifications carefully. I was surprised that Schwinn put it into such a shabby carton for the trip from China and then to other places before it came to me. All I did was rip the side of the carton open, and the bike slid out (folded, of course.)

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As the "3 star" rater said, the bike seems to come damaged in the mail. One of my wheel rims is bent, the bike shop tried to "true" it, but it creates a little wobble when riding. Unfortunately a new wheel is 40-60 dollars.

The BAD:

The actual bike is made and china, and thus has some cheap parts. I've had the bike for about a month, and have foreseen numerous repairs that will eventually have to be made.

The bike also has a cheap gearshift, and even after it being adjusted by bike professionals it still jumps somewhat.

The folding quality is poor in that it will take you a good 10 minutes to fold it up. You also need to buy some bungee cords to hold it together after it folded.

This bike is extremely heavy for a folding bike. At least 40 pounds. Not buy if you will have to carry the bike for long distances.

The paint chips very easily.

THE GOOD:

Brakes (once adjusted) work extremely well. I guess the better make sure you aren't going to die on it.

It rides very smoothly when the gear shifter is working right. Very maneuverable.

The heavy frame is a detriment in carrying it, but comes in handy having a tough frame for a general solid ride. You don't really feel like you are riding a toy bike. It also protects from bends when transporting. It even has a derailer guard to protect it from getting bumped.

The seat it comes with is of extremely good quality as well as the handlebars.

It comes with a carrying bag, cheap but should last a little while at least.

Conclusion...

I paid 215.00 including shipping (well 230, since a tune up cost $15 which all bikes not sold from a bike shop need), which i feel was a far price considering this is a cheap beginners folding bike. However, I would unlikely buy it again.

I would rather pay the $440 for a dahon that is lighter and faster to fold. Dahon also offers a 16 inch wheel bike that is even more versatile as well as offering full size bikes that can be folded, some of which are tough mountain bikes.

Schwinn is nothing to scoff at, and that is why I passed up all other folding bikes on amazon. None of them (maybe minus one name brand) were worth even taking a second look at.

I would really like to give the bike four stars, but I can't solely because of the heavy weight, time consuming folding, and cheap derailleur. I can't give it a 2 because the bike is still worth the money rides nicely in general.

I would not, and have not taken the bike on a bus due to its heavy weight and bulky size even when folded. However it is effective on the BART or any bullet train situation because of more space.

I have written such a long review because i have had a month to test ride this thing and I feel it is my duty to inform consumers of my experience.

If you can spare the extra change get a dahon, but if you are tight on cash then go ahead and get this, but be aware that you do not have a folding bike. YOU HAVE A BIKE THAT FOLDS.

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I am somewhat of a seasoned cyclist of 60 years and after owning one of these and putting a some miles on it, just had to write a review; I plan to purchase a second one soon for my partner. I was at first concerned about this bike being able to support my 230-240 lb body; I researched it a bit and the specs say it supports 300 lbs, so my weight has not been a problem. This bike rides very well and has low rolling resistance, good tires, great brakes and gears. It gets many looks on the bike trail and is basically a pleasure to own. Owning a PT Cruiser also, it folds readily and there is plenty of room for other cargo, including a second Schwinn Loop, is light weight and easy to lift in and out of the car. I did put a wider more comfortable saddle on it but that is the only change I have needed to make. Its a great traveler. I drive between Palm Springs and Ocean Park WA twice a year and use it to explore the bike trails on the overnight stops. Highly recommend. T. Johnson, Palm Springs, CA.

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What a fun little bike this is! It folds well, they were very thoughtful about the placement of everything when folded. It's very sturdy.I compared it to the Dahon, and while that is very slick and expensive this serves the purpose just as well.It does ride like a toy bike but with 20" wheels thats about what you expect. My range on it is about 10 miles round trip. That's about as far as i'm willing to go. More than that and you'd want a big bike. But it is perfect for city shopping and upstairs apartment living. I would buy it again.

Oh, you do want to take it to the bike shop for a tune up and adjustments beofre you ride it, though. I hear that's normal for all online bikes. The bike shops tune and adjust for you if you buy from them. Add that to the cost when thinking about prices.

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I am a college student and desperately wanted a folding bike that would fit in my little car and would comfortably take me around campus. Of course my budget could not afford a Dahon (which is a fine bike!) so I opted for the Schwinn... I love it! I've had it for months now and I ride it every day around campus, it makes my life so much easier! It does not ride like a toy (ok, it is a little heavier than the more expensive Dahons and Boardwalks, but therefore is also very sturdy) and fits perfectly in my trunk (I own an old corolla). Cool kids kinda laugh at me when they see me pull up behind my car on my folding bike, but as soon as I fold it, lift it and pull it in my trunk, all in under 3 mins, they looked amazed and several people had already asked me where they can get their own (I still don't understand how someone needs 10 mins to fold/unfold this bike!! I do it under snow and in my office clothes hehehehe).

If you have a modest budget this is the bike to go. Might need some adjustment at the bike shop, but the bike is just too much fun to ride :)

Cheap Critical Cycles Fixed Gear Single Speed Fixie Urban Road Bike

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This is an unboxing and look at a critical cycles bike. I got the Medium (53cm) in Black & White. It took about 50 minutes to unbox and put together.

I don't pretend to be a bike expert so I wouldn't call this a review, but you can take a look for yourself. My conclusion is that it's a great bike for the price and I just hope nobody steals it down here at ASU.

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I purchased the white and black colors for this bike in medium. Going in order:

Shipment/Receiving:

The bike was shipped very well. At first sight you would think the box would way a ton, but it wasn't bad at all. Almost everything was zip-tied to the bike frame which ensured every party would be in the box. There was sufficient light foam padding and cardboard around the parts of the bike that needed it. It was also packed neatly and organized. Everything was in the box, but i have read some of the reviews stating they were missing a few parts here and there.

Build:

I'm no bike expert, but i do know how to maintain and change things on my bikes so the build wasn't bad at all for me considering the bike was practically built already. So, i had my brother build it (who knows barely anything about bikes except for ride and stop). He built it perfectly fine with the tools provided and without instructions, however there is a video online instructing you how to do it should you need it. As stated before, the bike is practically all built. But here is a short list of what you need to put on:

-Front tire

-Handle bar

-pedals

-seat

-Re-install rear wheel (The bike comes fixed, so if you want to use it as a single speed, you need to flip the wheel. Make sure to align it correctly and what not, if you are lost, i suggest youtube or just google)

-your love (yes, love. If you're going to ride it, better love it. No cheating ;))

That's about it. So, pretty much, if you're a college student and are short on tools, everything you need is in the box. The building process should not be difficult at all unless you're missing a part and have minimal knowledge on bikes (as in how do you ride a bike).

***The tires do smell though, chemical-ly smell, so i would build the bike outside. Febreze couldn't even save my room :/ ***

The Ride:

For a $200.00 bike, this wasn't bad at all. It's light, nimble and easy to ride. I had zero if not, little problems with the bike. Maybe a little squeaking but a little grease fixed that. Nothing major like a wheel flying off, or threads getting shaved. For sure though, if you want to do some tricks, this bike isn't really for that. For one, you need to remove the brakes if you do (at least for me, due to the cable running to the rear brake) and two, the feel just wasn't there. Maybe it's the handlebars (a little too narrow for my taste). All personal preference though.

Conclusion/Longevity:

So, i've put some miles on this bike and some things to take note on that you might want to keep in mind:

The bike is made mainly of cheap parts. That's not to say it will brake down on you while riding piece by piece until your ass is scraping the ground. It just means cheap.

-An example would be, definitely, the brakes and tires. I wore out the brakes VERY quickly. I'm not even a brake whore and those guys were FLAT. So if you get this bike, have some replacements on hand because you will need it.

-The tires were bad from the start. I could feel the vinyl/plastic feel on them when putting on the front wheel and knew it wouldn't last. I put, maybe, 15 miles at most on the tires and they were gone. As in, baldDoctor Evil bald. In addition, when i first air'd the tires up, the rear wheel became warped (i didn't even sit on the bike yet).

-Brake lever, i think someone posted up a picture of the brake lever being broken. This didn't happen to me, but i can see it happening.

-Pedals are plastic, but i'm not complaining. I see why they went with them, in terms of cost.

-Grips weren't too bad either. They haven't given me any blisters or anything but then again, i have pretty tough hands. I will be changing them, however.

-Rims aren't the best, but they aren't horrible either. If you are ridding casually, these are good.

The bike is what you pay for. For $200, you can't expect top of the line. There are things you need to replace and change, but keep in mind, for the price, what did you expect? Right out the box, this is a great casual riding bicycle for those who want a pretty low maintenance bike or one that they don't mind getting stolen (still buy a good lock though! money is money). Do i regret the purchase, meh. Could i or you get a better bike, yes. For a little more, you could get a better bike, one that has better parts, has more of a name but that's entirely up to you and your budget. I know a lot of people are probably torn between this and a Vilano or a cheap Schwinn; If you want drop down bars, bullhorns or risers, obviously go for the other brands. i personally don't like the BMX style but figured i'd try them out anyways; no bueno. If you're trying to decide between this and an SE or purefix, what the heck are you doing looking at this.... pretty big price difference by about $100.

I can go further, but i'm getting carpal tunnel from this super long review. Overall, not bad, but like others said, you can get better. I'm content with this bike. It's not one that i would cry about if it got stolen, but i'd still be sad. Many other brands are coming out with the flip hubs, so if that's your main buying point, don't base it on just that. Do some research and thinking. Stop buy your local shop and test some bikes out. I wanted a cheap, fun riding bike for college and don't want to take and expensive one (of course), which is why i bought the cheapest i could find :)

Ask yourself:

How much am i willing to spend? What kind of bars do i want? Do i want to ride single or fixed? Do i want 2 brakes or am i happy with 1 or none at all? Will i do tricks? Will i look beautiful on this bike? Will i get any ladies (meh. everyone rides one now)?

thank you, i'm going to go eat now.

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Single Handedly the best single-speed bicycle in this price range with

fantastic components, A+ packaging, and amazing color options.

Flip Flop Hub: This gives you the option to ride fixed or freewheel and very easy to switch from one to the other. I like riding fixed-gear personally, but it can get really tiring because your feet are moving a lot, so sometimes I switch to freewheel and then it rides like a normal cruiser.

Tires: Really good quality. I've put a good 100 city miles on mine.

Many pot holes, cracks, curbs, skids, bar-spins, no problems at all.

Frame: The frame can bar spin and there is no toe overlap. The geometry is perfect, and the frame is surprisingly light for this price range. I've paid over $500 for my last fixie which was heavier.

Handlebars: It's my first time having BMX style handlebars and I am really happy with them. I actually prefer them by far for city riding

because they come a little bit higher so I'm not leaned forward as much. Way more comfortable, and it makes my bars-pins really easy.

Seat: Pretty comfortable. It's a little stiff, but it's in a good way.

Sticker: It's removable, but I like it.

Toe Clips: They handle really well, but I prefer Velcro straps personally.

Gear Ratio: 48:16... it's perfect for the city

Assembly and Packaging: This thing was packed to endure any kind of

impact. Cardboard, Styrofoam, zip ties, etc. Really impressive. They

obviously knew what they were doing. It comes mostly assembled other

than handlebars, front wheel, and pedals. As with any bike make sure

to check the tightness of all the parts before riding.

Tools: It's a nice touch that they include all tools you need (allen key set and crescent wrench). I already had a set, but now I keep this set in my backpack for when I'm riding. They are very portable and light.

Bottom Line: I was between this and something $150 more and I'm really happy I chose this. I rode it in to my local bike shop when I bought a

lock and they couldn't believe the price. Needless to say, it's a great value and don't let the price fool you. I look forward to seeing

more Critical bikes come out in the future because I would love to see an affordable road bike or mountain bike from them. This is one of the best online purchases I've ever made.

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I've had a metric F!@#ton of bikes over the years all of varying quality and price. This bike, straight up is a stellar deal. I bought it for this pub pedal thing we do here in Kansas City, it's this thing where you get wasted and ride around to local bars. I lost my job a few months prior and sold my super badass Specialized 29er, the previous year at the pub pedal I had the most badass bike. That meant a lot to me. Well this years pub pedal snuck up on my bikeless ass and I had to act quick. I search amazon because I knew I could get something shipped quick with Prime Took a chance with this cheap-ass bike. Here are the details. When it arrived on my door I immediately posted a picture of it on Instagram. That last sentence has no relevance in this review, I just wanted to tell you. Anyway, I pulled the big ass bike into my apartment thinking "damn, this s*** got here in 2 days and it's boxed up all nice, and it was only 220 dollars?! This thing has got to suck big time. Cracked the box open expecting a Krylon paintjob and an overwhelming whiff of Chinese air. To the contrary the paint on the bike looked great and the inside of the box smelled like America. I put the bike together with this magic tool they provide you with that's just good enough to put a bike together and not quite bad enough to use to bash your face in with because you're expected to put a bike together with a 5" long 1/8" thick piece of metal they somehow crammed 16 tools into. Once this bitch was together I rode a wheelie over my girlfriends face while singing the national anthem. She dumped me but this bike still rules. Just buy it you loser, you only have 250 bucks and the price is right. Damn.

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I'll start this review from the beginning.

Originally, I saw this bike for sale on a groupon deal for $199 with free shipping. It sold out quick and i was unable to place an order in time.

After a quick google search i found the bike on Amazon for $225 and even though it had zero reviews at the time, i took a gamble and purchased the bike.

I signed up for the amazon credit card and was given a $50 gift card. So in total i ended up paying $175 which was a great deal.

Amazon was very fast with shipping and i had this bike arrive at my house within 3 days.

The bike was well packaged and it took me about 10 minutes to get everything open and out of the box.

To my shock i noticed this bike came with NO paper instructions.

I'm new to bike riding and had never built a bike before so was pretty disappointed in not having normal instructions. After a few minutes i noticed it said on the box that we can visit some website for some type of video instructions. This was pretty silly in my opinion. For one the bicycle in the video was NOT this bike. It was a similar bike but it clearly was a different manufacturer and i noticed minor differences.

The video instructions are inconvenient. My computer is up three flights of stairs and I put the bike together in my backyard. So, to summarize the computer instructions were basically worthless. I don't understand why the company can't bring out some simple instructions.

Anyways, putting the bike together even without instructions wasn't that hard. I was able to figure out how to do it and a lot of it was common sense. I can imagine other people might be a bit confused though.

After all was done i noticed that the bike came with a MISSING part.

My bike seat clamp didn't come with any type of bolt to attach the seat to the bike.

I'm 110 percent sure they did not give me a seat bolt. I looked at all the parts after i took them out of the box and no bolt was ever given.

So, after putting the bike together i was unable to attach the seat due to a missing part.

Critical cycles has no website and it wasn't easy to get in touch with them.

I sent them an email and they replied FOUR days later. This is the reply i got.

"The bolt is in the accessory box. If you need a replacement you should be able to get one for free from your local bike shop"

There was no apology or anything given.

I replied to the email asking if they could inform me on the size of the bolt so i could purchase one.

They DIDN'T reply to my email at all which was unprofessional in my opinion and earned them a negative review.

Eventually, i took the seat clap to a hardware store and just tested different bolts until i found one that fit. I had to test over a dozen of them before i found the size which was annoying.

Finally, i was able to get the bike together and was ready to ride it.

One thing i noticed was the bike didn't come with any type of reflector on the front or back. It's illegal in my state to ride without any reflectors. So, i had to purchase my own, which wasn't a big deal, but i assumed most bikes usually come with them.

After getting everything handled on the bike I've been riding it for two months now.

It's a pretty decent bike. Very light weight, brakes are good, seat is stiff but comfortable (would prefer it was softer though), so far no issues with the tires.

I got the bike in matte black and i must admit the paint does scratch very easily. Bike has a few scratches from when i installed things. (and i was careful) Overall, the bike looks really nice though.

At the end of the day though it rides very nice especially for the price.

If it wasn't for the missing part, no instructions, and poor support from Critical Cycles, i would have probably given it more stars.

Amazon on another hand offered amazing support. Once i informed them of the missing part they refunded me 25 dollars. So, i got 50 dollars off signing up for an amazon gift card, and another 25 off for the missing part

Luckily, i paid 150 bucks for the bike at the end of it!

Cliffs for my review

Fast shipping

Well packaged

Came with no paper instructions

Came with missing seat bolt

Critical cycles responded once after 4 days. Ignored my follow up email afterwards

Amazon refunded me 25 dollars

Bike itself is pretty good quality for the price (Light, looks good, tires are holding up, nice brakes)

It doesn't come with reflector lights which is worth nothing if you live in a state that requires them.

Cheap Pedros Green Fizz active foam cleaner

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I bought this to try in place of Finish Line bike wash. I used to use a ton of the old stuff every time I washed my bike. I find that the (light) foaming of this ends up making me use a lot less, so the bottle is going to last much longer.

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Pedros Bike Cleaner works well for routine

cleaning and maintenance.

I am also happy that this product comes in a

simple spay bottle, and does not need to be

mixed with any parts water.

I also recommend purchasing some good degreaser

for routine chain and gear cleaning.

In summary, Pedros Bike Wash is a good product

to have on hand.

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Decent. Works like it says. Didn't leave a film. Smells good. I'll try it in the shower next time! A little pricey though.

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I love this cleaner! lasts a long time and will get the guck off your chain, while still gentle enough for your frame.

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I have tried many bike cleaning products and this is the best. Easy to use, just spray wipe and your done for hard spots like road or pine tar just let it soak a minute scrub with a soft brush and BAM! Your done.... The best use though is the way it cleans your chain. My chains take a bunch of punishment and get really dirty and when I use the green foam my chain looks like new. Wahoo!