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The folks of Bike Medicine sent us a degreaser called, Golden Degreaser.

Here’s the specs:

* Industrial strength performance for maximum efficiency
* Ultra fast degreasing and cleaning action
* Ultra fast water wash-off
* Non-poisonous and biodegradable
* Convenient folding spout, dispenses a controlled flow
* Designed to be used full strength
* Makes short work of the toughest drivetrain cleanup problems that cycling has to offer
* Most drivetrains clean up with only ½ ounce of Golden Degreaser
* One eight ounce bottle is enough to clean 16 road or MTB drivetrains
* Makes bike cleanings very fast and very easy
* Golden Degreaser is gentle on hands
* The perfect companion product for Purple Extreme Lubricant

I spoke to Bruce of Bike Medicine and he told me all the capabilities of their products so I decided to give it a shot and see how well it does against my imagination.

First I cleaned out a dirty cassette, I made sure I followed the directions. You can pretty much see how dirty it is. There’s even a hint of rust on some of the links in the chain.

I applied the Golden Degreaser on the drivetrain.

Used the brush they provided, spun the cranks to get through all of the nooks and crannies.

You can already see the stuff breaking down the gunk.

Made sure I got the underside of the chain and the pulley.

Got my handy dandy garden sprayer. I like to use this because if I use a hose, there are chances of me spraying pressurized water into my bearings.

Wipe it down with a rag. Check out the cassette, you can already see how clean it is.

Here’s the final results….Super CLEAN!


So here’s the REAL TEST!

I took my Redline 925, Fixed Gear bike and caked part of the drive train with some automotive bearing grease.

Poured the Golden Degreaser…

Check this out…After one stroke of the cranks with the brush in place, you can already see how clean the top chain is!

Once I sprayed it with water and dried it….look at it! It’s just amazing!

I have NEVER seen a bike degreaser do what the Golden Degreaser just did. Folks, I was just floored on how well this degreaser performed. I mean, c’mon! IT’S AUTOMOTIVE GREASE, and it took it right off! That has to count for something, right?

I even tested out the degreaser on my other bikes that had some dry lube on it like White Lightning. I was amazed how the wax just melted right off. No residue or anything. Plain and simply, gone.

So in my opinion, I think this stuff works better than anything I’ve seen. The Golden Degreaser is just as good as having a solvent tank in your garage. If you are in need of a bicycle degreaser, then make sure you get the Golden Degreaser, trust me, you’ll love it!

We’ll also be checking how well it can restore a drive train on a Vintage Schwinn Moe has. So stay tuned!

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Check out this beautiful twenty nine inch or 29er Redline. My sources at Redline Bicycles said this bad boy will be coming out by April 2007. The name badge on the 29er shows, “Mono Cog 853 29er”, but look at that multi-speed cassette with the SRAM X-O derailluer…that’s far from a MONO cog. The folks of RedLine aren’t so sure what the final production model name would be, but I thought I’d share it with you all.

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When you buy a new Fezzari Kings Peak, you get a free Mobile Kit.

This bike’s MSRP is around $839, but with an online direct price from Fezzari, you can get this bike for about $500 and some change. So check it out!

Here’s the specs:

Frame Fezzari® Racing Design Technology, 6061 Aluminum frame with square tubing in rear triangle for extra durability, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle bosses
Fork RockShox® J3 100mm travel front shock with Lockout, Preload Adjust, and Rebound Adjust
Headset Fezzari “Deep Cup” design, integrated headset, black alloy with oversize bearings
Stem Aluminum 4-bolt, TIG welded, anodized black
Handlebars XC mid-rise bar, 30mm rise, 590mm width, shot-peened anodized 6061 alloy, black
Tape / Grips Velo MTB grip, black, double density Kraton
Front Brake Shimano® Mechanical center lock disc for easy maintenance. Both pads are easily adjustable.
Rear Brake Shimano® Mechanical center lock disc for easy maintenance. Both pads are easily adjustable.
Brake Levers Shimano® ST-EF50
Front Derailleur Shimano® M-330 Acera
Rear Derailleur Shimano® M-511 Deore
Shift Levers Shimano® ST-EF50, 24 speed
Cassette Shimano® Center-Lock Hub matching, 8-SPEED 11-32T
Chain Shimano® HG-50
Crankset Shimano® all-mountain, aggressive cross-country, 43/32/22T
Chainrings Shimano® 44Ax32Sx22S, 170mm
Pedals Fezzari® Racing Flats, broad platform, ultra traction, sealed bearing
Rims Alex® DH-20, 14Gx32H alloy, diamond-shaped doublewall, black anodized
Hubs Shimano® M-495 disc, 32 Hole, Center Lock, alloy Quick Release
Spokes 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples
Tires WTB® Weirwolf Comp 2.1 high-performance tire, 65tpi
Saddle WTB® Speed V Comp with high padding
Seat Post Alloy, blast black, 31.6 x 350mm
Seat Binder Alloy, black anodized, 34.9 mm Quick Release Clamp

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I’m hooked on night riding. But my commuter lights were not enough to light up the offroad trail safely.

So, I picked up a set of NiteRider Dual MiNewt from JensonUSA. I saw the MiNewt lights on another site for cheaper so I decided to give Jenson’s Match Price policy a try. I ended up getting the Dual lights for the price of a Single light !!!!

There’s a reason why they are called ‘MiNewt’, check out the size difference between the cygolite LED and the MiNewt!

Now check out the size of the battery!

Don’t get me wrong, the Cygolite LED is a small light, but the MiNewts are REALLY small.

I’ll be riding with them tomorrow and I will post my first impression of the lights during the weekend.

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Sometimes it’s easier said than done. I have to give mad props to those who commute or mountain bike in the bitter cold. Currently it is 24 degrees with the wind chill factor it feels like 11. Snow is on the ground, but what’s giving people a hard time is the bone chilling wind. A bit too cold for me.

I rode my bike to work and just could not stay warm. I had several layers of clothing but the wind just cut me down. I think the heated seats and the warmth of the heater in my car is just too much to resist.

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