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Park Tool CG-2 Chain Gang Chain Cleaning System |  | Brand: Park Tool
Category: Sports
Department: mens
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $28.00
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Seller: Performance-Downhill
Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 205
Color: One Color
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 2
MPN: CG-2
Model: CG-2
UPC: 763477001061
EAN: 0763477001061
ASIN: B000WG6RVS
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Chain Gang Cleaning System includes a CM-5 Chain Scrubber, a GSC-1 GearClean Brush, and an 8-ounce bottle of CB-2 Citrus Chain Brite | | • | CG-2 works on all derailleur bikes and many 3-speed and coaster brake bikes | | • | Cleaning system quickly and easily cleans the chain, freewheel cogs, and chainrings | | • | System breaks down harmful grit and flushes it away | | • | This item is not for sale in Catalina Island |
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Product Description
Complete chain cleaning kit includes CM-5 Cyclone Chain Scrubber machine, GSC-1 GearClean cassette/derailleur brush, and (1) 8oz Citrus ChainBrite cleaning solution (up to 10 speed chain compatible) Rebuild kit includes (1) large side-scrubber brush 327, (2) roller brushes 328-2, (2) wicking exit sponges 329
Amazon.com Product Description
The Park Tool CG-2 Chain Gang Chain Cleaning System allows you to easily keep your bicycle's derailleur and chain in the best possible working order. As bikes travel roads and trails, chains and chain lubricants attract dirt and grit that cause poor shifting and unnecessary wear to expensive parts. Dirt and grit on the chain eventually wear down the chain rivets, inner plates, and rear cogs. The Chain Gang System contains everything you need to quickly and easily clean the chain, freewheel cogs, and chainrings. Park Tool ChainBrite solvents break down the grit, making it smaller and easier to flush away with the CM-5 Chain Scrubber and GSC-1 GearClean Brush. The system weighs 1.3 pounds.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 45
 Chain Cleaning Convenience March 5, 2009
Patrick S. Pope (Chicago, IL)
43 out of 43 found this review helpful
After years of manually cleaning my bicycle chains, often too infrequently, I made a worthwhile investment in a Park Tool chain cleaner. As a year round bicycle commuter in Chicago, I am often braving the elements leading to concerns over corrosion that could weaken a chain. In years past, I have snapped multiple chains, causing dangerous instability, a loss of balance, and on more than one occasion, a wipeout. Frequent oiling is one approach to mitigating the corrosion. Yet, this leads to a build-up of gunk that can increase the overall resistance. So, for me, finding an efficient routine cleaning method was extremely important, making this product a very valuable item.
When I was younger and had more free time, I would remove a bicycle chain and soak it in a coffee can full of gasoline. This was cheap, environmentally unfriendly and potentially dangerous. Now that I live in a high-rise apartment with beige carpeting, I try to keep the mess and disassembly to a minimum. The Park Tool chain cleaner is excellent for this situation as there is minimal scattering of the cleaning solution. Yet, the cleaning process isn't entirely compatible with carpeting as the cleaning fluid clings to the chain and drips off around the entire path of chain travel. So indoor chain cleaning still requires newspapers or rags to protect the carpeting.
The Park Tool chain cleaner is both fast and effective. The rotary brushes do an excellent job at removing tightly adhering grime. This somewhat surprised me because the bristles are nylon and not metal. From my unscientific observations, the results are as good or better than hand cleaning with wire brush. More importantly, it is definitely much faster. In addition to the main apparatus, Park Tool was nice enough to include a very narrow hand brush with the kit that allow for easy cleaning in between the rear cogs. With this brush and the main tool, the user can perform an end-to-end drive chain cleaning in less than 15 minutes.
One of the advantages of a chain cleaning tool like this is that it contains a reservoir that puts the cleaning solution precisely where it is needed. It is so efficient in this regard that a significant amount sediment builds up at the bottom of the relatively small sized reservoir, requiring that the fluid be changed at least twice during a single cleaning. While it only uses about four ounces per fill, the Park Tool cleaning solution is 20 times as expensive as kerosene or gasoline so there is no cost saving on the consumables front. I suspect that citrus cleaning fluids at hardware or automotive stores would work just as well for much less.
For $28, this product is definitely worth the expense from the time savings alone. While I am not a bicycle mechanic, I do own other Park Tools. In all cases, I have been rather satisfied with their quality. The prices, however, are generally out of line with conventional tools, which may be a result of high dealer markup for niche products with limited markets. In this case, the price is a bargain but I suspect that Park tries to make its profit on the cleaning solution whose expense can probably be avoided by purchasing commonly available alternatives. In total, I would highly recommend this product for both its value and effectiveness.
Pros
Very effective
Saves times
Contains mess
Inexpensive upfront cost
Cons
Expensive cleaning solution
Excessive sediment formation in small reservoir
This cleaner works! May 27, 2008
R. Ruiz Jr. (Austin, TX)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
I have two bikes: a road bike and city bike. The city bike chain was really not that dirty, I cleaned it first - not really impressed. Then I cleaned the road bike, which was really dirty. "One" word my friends: holy-moly. The chain looked just like new, I didn't think it was going to be that clean. The chain scrub and gear brush really do help in cleaning the cog, they get the gunk in-between the gears. Also, I probably will be making my own cleaner once the 8oz bottle of CB-2 Citrus Chain Brite is finished. You can find a wide variety of cleaners for less nowadays. Anyway, I'm very glad I bought this product. 100% worth the price!
Amazing March 21, 2008
Candy L. Craig (Willoughby, Ohio)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I used it yesterday and it is cool. The chain looks real clean, almost new and it is two years old. The product was easy to use and just got easier as the job went on. Within ten minutes I was a chain cleaning expert. The directions are simple. I highly recommend this unit.
Actually works! April 9, 2008
B. Shell (Sacramento, CA United States)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I tend to be skeptical of cleaning tools like this, but it looked so much easier than taking the chain off to soak and scrub that I thought I'd give it a try. I'm very impressed with the results. My chain was covered with grit, but in just a minute with this cleaning tool my chain looks as clean as new. I should have bought this years ago.
Great Gear January 3, 2008
Jason C. Keller (Pendleton, IN USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this Park Tool chain cleaning system years ago (probably 10 years) and it still works exactly as it did when I bought it. This is a great tool for any cycling enthusiast and works perfectly.
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