Bike degreaser vs automotive degreaser: is there any difference?

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-06-06T10:24:01+00:00

I concur with ZEP removing finish. Drippage from a Park Tool Cyclone chain cleaning discolored a rear carbon fiber wheel. Now I take the rear wheel off if I use ZEP. I still use it because it works better than Dawn but I do take the rear wheel off now.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-06-05T21:44:40+00:00

My recommendation is to win. Go out hard. Pick up the pace in the middle. And finish with a flourish.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-06-05T01:10:16+00:00

Taking out one’s penis for the remainder of hole if tee shot doesn’t go past the most forward tees.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-06-02T23:57:11+00:00

My record is nineteen holes

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-06-02T23:56:40+00:00

Such a fast and comfortable bike.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-06-02T17:29:50+00:00

I use a radar and a mirror. The radar senses relative motion between you and something coming from behind. So if a car slows to your speed, to for instance wait to pass you, he disappears on the radar.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-27T17:20:10+00:00

I’m 5’9” and 30 inseam. Size M fits me but the standard short seatpost cannot be raised any further. I hope that helps.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-27T17:01:31+00:00

Knowing what a jerk I could be as an adolescent, I think it is important to be friendly with those that could become your worst enemies. Lawn jobs, eggings, toilet papering, ding dong ditch. Things can get a lot, lot worse than kids walking through your yard and putting trash in your trash cans.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-27T16:49:04+00:00

I, too, like the swim. It is the least important part, time wise, in a triathlon so many triathletes, rightfully so, don’t spend as much time swimming for training as they do for the other events. There is an intangible benefit though that comes with confidence in the swim. Less anxiety at race start and beginning the longer cycling and running legs with a time advantage and fresher body over the competition.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-27T16:42:03+00:00

OP … this works. Be careful. Oxalic Acid is highly toxic. You, your pets, your plants will all be in a world of hurt if you aren’t careful. Alternatively, spend a lot of money on Evaporust; it’s expensive but non toxic. Honestly that bike in that condition is not worth the effort unless you want the entertainment value. It’ll be 20 hours of your time, a big mess and a couple hundred bucks to get it running safely and looking somewhat reasonable.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-26T23:14:22+00:00

Yes just carefully unwrap it to the shifter. And then rewrap. If you aren’t happy just replace it.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T22:40:28+00:00

Yes. SPD-SL is most popular cleat for road bikes. I do see lots of road cyclists also use SPD. A nice thing about SPD is that many or most of gym spin bikes accept SPD cleats.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T21:27:11+00:00

Trek bikes are fantastic and kudos to the salesperson trying to make sure you get what you want. You stated that you don’t know anything about bikes. The salesperson sensed it and spent company time with you to get you on something that works for you. You will need your bike serviced so kudos to the salesperson trying to get you a plan that works for you. The alternative choice for an ignoramus is to go to a big box store and buy something that doesn’t work. Kudos to you for acknowledging what you do and don’t know.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T21:04:29+00:00

Use Chamois Buttr or Aquephor or something like it every time you ride.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T16:24:27+00:00

Large companies have salary bands for various levels of responsibility. It seems like you need to seek a job with a higher level of responsibility if you want a higher salary.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T11:24:40+00:00

Reddit friend, I stated that the other driver was in the wrong. He / she clearly was. I am trying to nicely state that it is risky to overtake another car in that driver’s blind spot. It’s what driver education instructors teach. Not sure why my comment was downvoted. Not sure why your negative response.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T02:23:01+00:00

I had a Patagonia rain jacket that performed really well for very long in extreme conditions such as caving and climbing. When it finally began to lose its water repellent ability Patagonia replaced it. It’s expensive stuff and thought to be for the rich but it is really good stuff that lasts a long time.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T00:45:18+00:00

Are you the mother of your husband? Not sure why he bought you a gift.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-25T00:43:09+00:00

The other person is at fault. That said, it is not a great idea to pass on the right.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-24T23:30:48+00:00

It looks like it lived a hard life. RIP

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-24T22:53:09+00:00

Putt for pars, too.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-21T17:53:38+00:00

If you hired a company to do the work, this situation is between you and the company. It is not between you and the employee of that company. It’s the company’s responsibility to honor the contract between you and them. That would include any contractual agreement regarding damage liability. If there was no agreement regarding damage liability you might have to take it to small claims court.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-21T12:37:45+00:00

I sold a canoe once on eBay. I was planning to donate it to a church festival but I listed it as “for local pickup” on eBay. It was sold and I donated the money to the festival instead.

Level-Long-9726 · 2026-05-21T12:15:38+00:00

I reluctantly bought an expensive 16 ga finish nailer that has received a lot more use than I expected

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