Best Bike Chain Cleaning Tool Under $40? | Top Bicycle Chain Cleaners Compared

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What's the best bike chain cleaning tool under $40? Jay is on a mission to find out.
In this video Jay evaluates six of the most popular bicycle chain cleaning tools by taking them through a series of comparisons and tests.
The links below are affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you, Simply Mountain Biking will earn commission if you click through and make a qualifying purchase.
• White Lightning Bike Chain Cleaner - amzn.to/2WgRZOB
• Bike Hand YC-791 Bike Chain Cleaner
• Finish Line Pro Bike Chain Cleaner - amzn.to/3koFAzZ
• Park Tool CM-5.3 Cyclone Bike Chain Cleaner - amzn.to/3mFbL0I
• Pedro's Chainpig II Bike Chain Cleaner - amzn.to/3mTmAwb
• Muc-Off X-3 Bike Chain Cleaner - amzn.to/3gwV7g0
This video was not sponsored by any of the brands mentioned in the video, all opinions are our own.
This video should be considered for entertainment purposes only, any action you take based on the content of this video is strictly "at your own risk".
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  • @SimplyMountainBiking
    @SimplyMountainBiking2 жыл бұрын

    I missed that you can buy spare brushes & wipers for the Finish Line Pro Chain Cleaner for ~$8. This doesn't change the overall results, but wanted to share the correction. Thanks to everyone for the constructive feedback - it helps us make better videos! - Jay

  • @brianwalker9793

    @brianwalker9793

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wore out my brushes and wiper on Finish line and bought new ones. Like new! Then promptly the case cracked and leaks. Oh well. Can vouch the magnet is a nice touch, but the big angle on chain makes it hard to pedal quickly. Going to try Pedros next! Thanks for the great and thorough video

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brianwalker9793 - Oh bummer! Thanks for sharing your experience! Let us know how the Pedro's works for you. - Jay

  • @Arfonfree

    @Arfonfree

    2 жыл бұрын

    I missed any mention of replacement parts... in addition a brush set for the Park Tools Cyclone is ~$13.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Arfonfree - Thanks for the tip. The replacement parts were simply noted as a "Y" or "N" on the scoring for each unit under the Brush & Wiper Quality section. 5:54 - Jay

  • @Fincher123

    @Fincher123

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like that you did not see the Magnet on the Bottom of the Parktool! Iam using this one sometimes and the magnet has hold on to some Particles. At all i use this tool not with mounted chain because everything else is dirty and needs to be cleaned 1 by one.

  • @icesystem7
    @icesystem710 ай бұрын

    YES, finnally! no bla bla, no long intro, no screaming, proper angle and shots, straight to the point great job man!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    😀 - Jay

  • @hankhill3126

    @hankhill3126

    3 ай бұрын

    No obnoxious music or annoying intro😊

  • @SaberFTW
    @SaberFTW2 жыл бұрын

    This is the project farm of chain cleaner reviews!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha - thanks for the feedback! - Jay

  • @valfssantiago

    @valfssantiago

    2 жыл бұрын

    hahah Project Farm with Major Hardware Fan Showdown feel.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@valfssantiago - Thanks! - Jay

  • @jozefsk7456

    @jozefsk7456

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes, skipping the most important function of them all, removing the sand particles from inside the chain, the only thing in cleaning a chain that matters.

  • @austinbergen2409

    @austinbergen2409

    Жыл бұрын

    That's Extremely High Praise! Just in case you didn't know!

  • @zelfontspanner
    @zelfontspanner2 жыл бұрын

    Nice comparison. Two observations from my experience: I buy a chain cleaner to clean my chain. So I would weigh cleaning effectiveness much heavier than the other criteria. Second: I have destroyed chain cleaners with metal pins by letting them dry in the sun... the metal gets so hot and expands, causing the plastic surrounding it to crack. Happend to me twice. First time I didn't realise what caused the destruction. Took me a second time ;-) Keep up the good work!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Great tip - Jay

  • @olafmarzocchi6194

    @olafmarzocchi6194

    Жыл бұрын

    I also think that cleaning should be more important. Also, the one cleaning the best is the cheapest one... you can buy almost two at about the price of the better ones, and I doubt that bristles and everything would score better in the more expensive one vs the cheapest used half as long. I have the cheapest and also one similar to the Finish line. Last time I used the latter because it has brushes cleaning the sides of the chain, while the cheapest one only the inner part. However the grease test could not (obviously, it's ok) judge how good the cleaner dislodges dirt in the rollers. The first cleaner, bending the chain, should be the best also for this reason. I think I will use the cheapest one more often in the future.

  • @TEKDAD

    @TEKDAD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@olafmarzocchi6194 it’s not really good for the environment to buy disposable cleaning tool. By looking at this test, I think some tools will be good for way more than twice the time.

  • @AnthonyJRobotics

    @AnthonyJRobotics

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes but the test is only about cleaning efficiency. I guess with more time and cleaning cycles spent on less efficient tools you can achieve equally good results. I would definitely not put too much weight on the cleaning rating.

  • @interceptor7905

    @interceptor7905

    10 ай бұрын

    Park tool aluminium version is the king of all cleaners!

  • @jediarmour
    @jediarmour2 жыл бұрын

    An absolutely brilliant and thorough review (from a scientist/engineer). Well done

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! - Jay

  • @joseppedaia3673

    @joseppedaia3673

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just to add (an educational) comment. You could have weighted the categories, so that for example, the drop test is less "important" the the rest. This is highly subjective, but so is giving them all the same importance. I'm perfectly happy with the review the way it is! (german scientist/engineer approved) Oh, and of course the is a standard for stuff like this. "VDI 2255 Blatt 3" if anyone is interested :D

  • @Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes

    @Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, well I'm a mathematician/scientist, and I say this review is thorough and absolutely brilliant, so there Also, I really am a scientist (chemistry and physics), and a mathematician (abstract variety)

  • @Dk-jf6ts

    @Dk-jf6ts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes WGAF

  • @igypop.

    @igypop.

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% agree!

  • @simona4294
    @simona42942 жыл бұрын

    Imagine if all KZread reviews would be this good and detailed. I don't even have a bike but still watched the entire video, great work!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! - Jay

  • @methinjgti1
    @methinjgti12 жыл бұрын

    It was stupid how good this was! Thanks! I’m ordering a Pedro’s when I get to work

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment, made me laugh :) - Jay

  • @mayankmandava
    @mayankmandava2 жыл бұрын

    Damn, amazing work. I can't believe this has under 4k subscribers. Quick, consistent, thorough, and clean editing and visuals. This is so much better than anything GCN has made recently.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words. - Jay

  • @sethfrankel3542
    @sethfrankel35422 жыл бұрын

    Nice review/analysis. My only suggestion is that clean grease is not the same as road grime. Testing with the grit of metal and physical dirt surely will present different challenges for each of the cleaners. I’ve used the Park Tool for years, and still find that it requires some brush work for the exteriors to really get the chain completely clean. Oh, and the sponge gives out way to quickly….but is easily replaced by cutting a sponge into the approximate shape.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment and feedback! - Jay

  • @ModestDemon
    @ModestDemon Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your straightforward review technique. No embellishments, just cold hard product testing. We need more product videos like this!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the style. - Jay

  • @GamerX0
    @GamerX02 жыл бұрын

    Worth watching! The most detailed and accurate test I’ve ever seen! Great efforts! Can’t appreciate enough

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! - Jay

  • @EJ-V8Bikes
    @EJ-V8Bikes2 жыл бұрын

    Love this test! It's the best and most thorough test of a wide variety of cleaners anywhere on the internet. Thanks!!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! - Jay

  • @RamiElRefai
    @RamiElRefai Жыл бұрын

    Incredibly high quality video. Really impressive work you put in for this with the Overlays, and very well designed tests and scoring. Thank you very much!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! - Jay

  • @alexyamrani5400
    @alexyamrani54002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your work, having a good proper tech test is kind of refreshing !

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it :) - Jay

  • @arnau4394
    @arnau43942 жыл бұрын

    This multi test review deserves way more likes ! Good job

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! - Jay

  • @kirilbisikalo1446
    @kirilbisikalo14462 жыл бұрын

    Big thanks for going through all the work to plan and film this, the video is simply one of the most useful things on the internet!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! - Jay

  • @Membrillo81
    @Membrillo812 жыл бұрын

    I have the Finish Line and it's holding very well. It helps to push the unit down to increase the tension of the chain while backpedaling. And to keep an eye to the exit angle of the chain in relation to the chainring. Once you know these tricks, it's really easy to use. I also usually dilute the degreaser with some water to reduce waste. The unit itself spills very little, but as soon as you stop moving the cranks, most of the liquid in the chain falls to the floor.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know, thank you for sharing! - Jay

  • @fredbauhof8642
    @fredbauhof86422 жыл бұрын

    From a scientist/engineer and avid MTB rider, this comparison is some great work. Taking your purchase recommendations and subscribing to your channel. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! - Jay

  • @conflikt6207
    @conflikt6207 Жыл бұрын

    You're an absolute legend for this mate. I wish all reviewers had this format.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the feedback. - Jay

  • @NoahsBike
    @NoahsBike2 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video!! Thanks again for sharing the knowledge in such a comprehensive way!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! - Jay

  • @grndezyns
    @grndezyns2 жыл бұрын

    That was brilliantly thorough! I can’t imagine how long it took to complete all those tasks, thanks so much.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! - Jay

  • @Mtd013
    @Mtd0132 жыл бұрын

    Awesome comparison! Thanks for the enormous time and effort put into this! From my experience, I will stay clear of these devices as they are quite meh in term of longevity if you take your bike out in the dirt and snow regularly. They bristles become damaged to the point of no return quite quickly in the conditions mentioned above. Wish you posted this a year ago :-D

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. Also, thank you for sharing your experience! - Jay

  • @benr2952

    @benr2952

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, a narrow stiff bristle brush is not only more affordable, although more thorough, and just as fast once you calculate in time saved from assembling and cleaning the tool itself.

  • @heidimiller4603
    @heidimiller4603Ай бұрын

    Great video - Thorough, with no fluff

  • @beebopcola
    @beebopcola2 жыл бұрын

    Spot on review! Love the thorough and concise work. Well done!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! - Jay

  • @YerchMcYerchikins
    @YerchMcYerchikins2 жыл бұрын

    It's an odd comparison in that it appears to have weighted all tests equally. I'm FAR more interested in which tool removes the most grease/debris than which tool withstands being dropped. What I want is a clean chain. I can learn to hold on to the damn thing.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I considered weighting the results, but thought I would just share them all equally so that everyone could make an informed decision based on the factors most important to them. Cheers! - Jay

  • @josephsteffen2378

    @josephsteffen2378

    Жыл бұрын

    These chain cleaner/scrubbers immensely reduce the time, effort, and mess. I think that they all use plastic brushes. Plastics vary in durometer (hardness), stiffness, brush bristle diameter, and modulus of action. You could modify the brush "wheels" or make a whole brush assembly. Experiment with brass, stainless steel, copper, various plastics, or some other type bristle-fiber materials(glass, boar hair, horsehair.... There's a wide spectrum of bristle types. Once you settle on a favorite (or group of favorites...you could patent the configuration. Then offer licenses to the tool manufacturers. If you install some super hard, coarse, and stiff bristles: you might end up scratching/-upbraiding the coating, plating, or special surface processes, and/or destroying the bearing o-ring seals ... Sometimes you can go TOO AGRESSIVE. Soft bristles may require additional cycles through the cleaner and/or cleaning fluid changes... But they reduce the risk of damaging/destroying yir fancy chain.

  • @Outsideville
    @Outsideville2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I like how the chain pig frees up a hand but think I'll stick with my Park Tool cleaner. I need to get a good degreaser that I don't get horrible about dumping. I like how this video gives me Project Farm vibes.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! - Jay

  • @Grizzly01

    @Grizzly01

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use Weldtite Citrus Degreaser with my Park Tools Cyclone. Does a good job, and it's biodegradable (if that's what you mean).

  • @YoSpiff

    @YoSpiff

    24 күн бұрын

    That's high praise comparing to PF!

  • @goahead3995
    @goahead39952 жыл бұрын

    This is the best bike chain cleaning tool comparison video I have ever seen! Thank you.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! - Jay

  • @trkoo
    @trkoo2 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly high quality content! Love it! Thank you for your efforts.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! - Jay

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers2 жыл бұрын

    Love the park tools, used it for years. It also had a magnet at the bottom to catch any metal fragments that sink to the bottom to stop them being mixed with the cleaning fluid and causing wear. Brilliant design, and lasts years.

  • @Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle

    @Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second this. It's surprising how much that magnet collects too. One of the clips snapped off mine though.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I definitely like this design feature on the park tool. - Jay

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had that happen on an older park tool model. The current model I tested seemed to have a different attachment method for the magnet that I think will hold up better. - Jay

  • @drill_fiend1097

    @drill_fiend1097

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@SimplyMountainBikingdo you know if the new iteration cleans better too?

  • @woozertoo
    @woozertoo2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic test, Jay…thanks for the post-purchase validation of my Park Tool cleaner. BTW, if you do another test like this try switching orientation, for arm cranking symmetry 🙂 Looks like your right arm and shoulder got most of that workout.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha ! Thanks! - Jay

  • @bobissik3478
    @bobissik3478 Жыл бұрын

    Blown away by your thorough and detailed review. Very nicely done!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it :) - Jay

  • @qcTOOL
    @qcTOOL Жыл бұрын

    Nicely put up!👌 Thank you very much for those test, greatly appreciated!!!🤘

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback - Jay

  • @jeffhammond8969
    @jeffhammond89692 жыл бұрын

    Have had the park tool cyclone for several years, love it. Nice analysis, might be worth considering weighted ratings as some categories may be more important than others?

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. I considered weighting, but decided to let each viewer decide what's most important to them - great suggestion :) - Jay

  • @karelkalus7319
    @karelkalus73192 жыл бұрын

    I own the Finish line cleaner and it is intended to use in slightly different way. That`s why it is awkward to put it in. You should put it on the chain and then push it dow, so the chain copies the shape. Then you don’t have to muscle anything. Just refer to the package and you’ll see all the details 🙂

  • @karelkalus7319

    @karelkalus7319

    2 жыл бұрын

    And as a bonus, the wipers then work a bit better too 🙂 Just tilt it to adjust pressure on the ends.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! I think that my clutched derailleur likely kept too much tension on the chain to allow it to conform to the cleaner's chain path. -Jay

  • @karelkalus7319

    @karelkalus7319

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SimplyMountainBiking maybe, I'm using it on 1x12 SRAMs and working for over year now. But still sometimes I take the chain off and clean it separately with deep clean of the whole drivetrain 🙂

  • @leonardomoralesporto
    @leonardomoralesporto2 жыл бұрын

    This must be the best comparison review on the entire web of all existing bicycle products. It is almost scientific. Greetings from Peru, you won a subscription.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Welcome! - Jay

  • @thesupernad
    @thesupernad2 жыл бұрын

    I watch a lot of video's and this is the first time KZread has recommended yours to me. Well done, I'll be watching more.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! - Jay

  • @donaldduff-mccracken448
    @donaldduff-mccracken4482 жыл бұрын

    This was a great test. One aspect of the cleaners you noted was the amount of chain bend required. While this can be inconvenient for bikes with derailleurs, for certain cases (internal hubs, single speeds, tandem bike synch chain) having a cleaner that does not bend the chain (like the Park version) is essential.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great point! Thank you. - Jay

  • @PatrickJamesKiernan
    @PatrickJamesKiernan2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and informative! Many thanks! Surprisingly, my Muc-Off chain cleaning tool is still has no damage and seems to be working well after a year of weekly use, but after watching this, I may go for the Park Tool one next time.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience, glad to hear the Muc-Off is going strong! - Jay

  • @zxtenn

    @zxtenn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Finish Line cleans better, i have both and also FL only has the ONE center clip not one on each end that doesn't lock in as easily but that weird chain angle takes a while to get used to

  • @jasper5945
    @jasper5945Ай бұрын

    This channel needs hundreds of thousands of subs! Great content

  • @jojodroid31
    @jojodroid318 күн бұрын

    Are you a scientist? This test was incredible. Can't imagine the effort to test all that.

  • @ricktan5663
    @ricktan56632 жыл бұрын

    Wire coat hanger (free), twist tie from grocery (free), glass jar with metal lid from pasta sauce (free), 1 gallon gas container ($20), 1 gallon gas ($4-$5). In my experience, gasoline as a solvent cleans chains better than all the other cleaners out there and does it quicker. Pour a little bit of gasoline in the glass jar. Remove the chain from the bike using the quick link, attach the quick link to the twist tie and tie that to the chain. Dunk the chain+quicklink into the glass jar with gasoline, put on the metal lid. Shake vigorously for 1 minute and watch all the dirt and grime settle to the bottom of the jar. Let it sit and use the coat hanger to fish out the chain. Wipe with paper towel and hang to dry. Put clean chain into hot wax bath and hang to dry/cool. Put chain back on the bike.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your process :). - Jay

  • @LanceMcGrew

    @LanceMcGrew

    Жыл бұрын

    Some of us with eBike chains cannot use quick-links so having a chain cleaning tool like these is our only choice.

  • @gregg48

    @gregg48

    13 күн бұрын

    gasoline has residual oil in it and just allows the chain to attract dirt easier next time, not to mention prevents the wax from adhering fully. better to use a proper solvent for the use

  • @bonzobanana1
    @bonzobanana12 жыл бұрын

    Great review my only criticism really is the low cost generic chain cleaner wasn't included. Many of us cheap out with such a unit and would have liked to see how it compares. The one I have which was about £3/$4 I think would do better than some of those featured in use although don't think it would endure the drop test as well as others as the plastic is a bit thin and brittle but it hasn't broken in normal use yet. Just for fun 2 old toothbrushes and a rag could have been in the mix too just to see if its worth buying a dedicated chain cleaner.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good call. I decided to narrow down the tests to keep the video production time manageable - but maybe we'll circle back sometime and test some other methods for chain cleaning! - Jay

  • @tychay

    @tychay

    2 жыл бұрын

    The bike hand one looks very similar to my generic one (from Jensen) right down to the rusted "stainless steel" pins. :)

  • @AEFVR

    @AEFVR

    6 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video, super informative. My 1st chain cleaning unit that I bought when I arrived in the NL 🇳🇱 was a generic unit and it works like a charm - around €3.50 and it's been good to me. It's the Marvel brand (bought in South Africa before I came to the NL) - works well and is cheap as chips. Tks mate. ​@@SimplyMountainBiking

  • @WaRn00b85
    @WaRn00b85 Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome comparison video! Thanks for going through all this effort!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! - Jay

  • @MikeJones-vb1me
    @MikeJones-vb1me2 жыл бұрын

    Wow what an excellent video, covered a huge amount of information in the shortest time possible. I’m subscribing hoping for more like this!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! More to come. - Jay

  • @lefessier
    @lefessier2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very cool to see all the different products back to back! I am surprised that the park and pedros both got the same ease of use rating. I own both and the pig tail is such a game changer to keep the cleaner in place. I have blown out a park cleaner by having it drift into the chainring while cleaning. I feel like Pedro’s is the superior product. I think that the ones that stay in place are a much more user friendly design. Especially for bikes with short chain stays. Keep up the great work!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I agree that the tail on the chain pig is a great feature! - Jay

  • @Original_MxiMx
    @Original_MxiMx2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review!! General question: How do you guys clean the chain cleaner tool after cleaning the chain? My MucOff is now a greasy, grimy mess. Just water does not help anymore.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I just use a little dish soap and water and let completely dry. I'll pop the brushes out if it's really bad and wipe everything down. - Jay

  • @sinetwo
    @sinetwo2 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing comparison. You're a hero!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow - thanks! - Jay

  • @jameswilson2815
    @jameswilson2815 Жыл бұрын

    I was fascinated by your video. Being a clean chain addict, I was blown away by everything! Mahalo for the work involved. Aloha.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! - Jay

  • @mikeburton8426
    @mikeburton84262 жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe these things are still being used. I went through a few maybe 20-25 years ago and they just didn’t last, were hard to fill with fluid and keep. The fluid in. I just use two toothbrushes squeezed together. Then wipe. I have a constant supply of used toothbrushes so it makes sense economically at least for me. What an awesome review, really well done and thorough.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback and the tip! - Jay

  • @totalbliss1
    @totalbliss12 жыл бұрын

    Thorough review although imo White Lightning wins hands down! Getting the chain cleaned and the price is what really matters. Also, it's not that hard to attach and having to take the top off to put in fluid is not really a big deal. An A on drop test doesn't hurt either.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you were able to use the comparison how I intended! I was hoping everyone could draw their own conclusions based on what's important to them! - Jay

  • @guintube

    @guintube

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree...I would not buy or use a tool if it didn't remove all the grease

  • @btt449

    @btt449

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree! Even though it does not have replaceable parts you can buy 2 for the price of the ones he picked. Second it would take 2 seconds to drill a hole so you can add fluid.

  • @aaron.rubinstein
    @aaron.rubinstein Жыл бұрын

    Super impressed by the quality of this review. Thorough and objective. Nice work.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! - Jay

  • @tomcollins6989
    @tomcollins6989 Жыл бұрын

    Now that’s a thorough test. Thank you sir.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome. - Jay

  • @kevinrightmeyer7892
    @kevinrightmeyer78922 жыл бұрын

    You stated that the finish line parts were not replaceable, I just wanted to let you know I purchased new brushes and wipers off Amazon last year. I have been using one for about eight years and always had good luck with it using mean green degreeser that I buy from dollar general for about $4 a gallon.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kevin - Great catch! Looks like you can buy spare brushes and wipers for about $8. Thanks! -Jay

  • @njhampster
    @njhampster2 жыл бұрын

    That was a pretty thorough test but I'd like to see how they perform on a dirty chain. I currently use the White Lightning tool and Simple Green. I also would like a comparison of degreasers.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions, thanks! - Jay

  • @timbonator1

    @timbonator1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SimplyMountainBiking Yes! Degreasers should be on the top of you video idea list please :o

  • @thedanyesful

    @thedanyesful

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel like the grease was way harder to remove than any conceivable 'dirt'. In fact I think the test was a little unfair to the tools it rated 'b' for cleaning effectiveness.

  • @takipetenakis1697
    @takipetenakis1697 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best product test, bar none or ANY product video I have ever seen. I should know. I did at least a decade in Test Engineering. Well Done! BRAVO!!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback! - Jay

  • @maximilianbabel2914
    @maximilianbabel29148 ай бұрын

    Very nice comparison. I wish more people would put that much effort in reviews! Thank you very much for the amount of excellent work.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind note. Glad you enjoyed the video. - Jay

  • @WeirdFoodStuff
    @WeirdFoodStuff2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I love these in depth tests of bike parts. Would love to hear your thoughts on best degreaser (I’m using the Muc-off lube after your test). One quick note on the park tool cleaner - those little metal hanger pins that close the top/bottom come off easily and always get lost at the worst times! Think I’ll give the pig a try. Thanks for the video - we can see how much effort & time you put in!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Alan - thanks for the comment. I've had that issue in the past. I guess time will tell if the Park Tool 5.3 version resolved it. We have degreaser in our backlog of videos, thanks for the idea! - Jay

  • @dogdaysunrise1970
    @dogdaysunrise19702 жыл бұрын

    Great video and effort, just the 300 cycles for each must have been a PITA.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha ~1200 cycles into the tests I was thinking "this might have been a bad idea" :). Glad you enjoyed it. - Jay

  • @coloneljessup5949
    @coloneljessup59492 жыл бұрын

    Excellent timing for this video. Just started browsing these today...

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! - Jay

  • @GAlymania1
    @GAlymania12 жыл бұрын

    Great review man ! The effort and detailed info is really appreciated. Weighting categories would have taken this review to the highest level ! THNX

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! - Jay

  • @002rbanyai
    @002rbanyai2 жыл бұрын

    Good test! These stuff are useless for cleaning. Thank you for support my current process: removing chain and cleaning in bottle of gasoline.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you have a process that works, I'd definitely stick with it! - Jay

  • @milesemery9103
    @milesemery91032 жыл бұрын

    The other long term test I would add in UV, had a number of these tools over the years and all suffer from poor protection from UV. So keep out of the sun if you are drying the units off after use.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion! I have had a similar experience. - Jay

  • @DeepseaPolitician
    @DeepseaPolitician2 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for this video for a long time. Thank you so much!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great! Glad it helped :)- Jay

  • @victorgutierrez5806
    @victorgutierrez580617 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this review. It’s been so handy.

  • @jamesvoicepro3345
    @jamesvoicepro33452 жыл бұрын

    None of these are the best. The best is a $10 can of lacquer thinner with a metal screw on top. Take the chain off, tie one end to a string that hangs outside the can, drop the chain into the entire can. Let it sit and shake it up periodically. Boom! Few days later, the chain is like new and it is much much easier than any tool. Plus, you reuse that same can every time.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. - Jay

  • @gregg48

    @gregg48

    13 күн бұрын

    it takes *days* to clean a chain?

  • @Kowinaida
    @Kowinaida11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to conduct a comprehensive test.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. - Jay

  • @fletcherluders415
    @fletcherluders415 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great review and testing of all these and helped out with figuring which one to buy.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    Great, thank you for the note! - Jay

  • @eetennak966
    @eetennak966 Жыл бұрын

    That's a great review. Well thought and executed!! Thanks!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! - Jay

  • @gratefultube
    @gratefultube2 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate the thoroughness of your work. Many thanks.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! - Jay

  • @jamesnasmith984
    @jamesnasmith984 Жыл бұрын

    Such a complete, well designed but compact presentation. No wasted time here.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback - that was the goal! - Jay

  • @damon4000
    @damon40002 жыл бұрын

    Wow. The effort put into these tests. Kudos, man!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! - Jay

  • @jeffdunn890
    @jeffdunn8902 жыл бұрын

    This was great. I was just looking to buy a chain cleaning tool, and this helped tremendously in picking one. Thanks!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! - Jay

  • @Peeuf
    @Peeuf Жыл бұрын

    Such a well conducted review! Thank you!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! - Jay

  • @jakespede8522
    @jakespede8522 Жыл бұрын

    I can across your presentation as I am wanting to purchase a chain cleaning tool. I can honestly say you did an outstanding job of reviewing all of these thru the test criteria you set forth. You presented well and it was easy to follow. I am a new subscriber as a result of viewing this and gave you an immediate thumbs up. Well done. Thank you.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! - Jay

  • @mental9mikey
    @mental9mikey2 жыл бұрын

    Immediately subscribed. Top quality review and production, great job!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! - Jay

  • @danstvguy
    @danstvguy Жыл бұрын

    Excellent test and review video. Best I've seen in a while. I know what to buy now.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! - Jay

  • @jaysyate6161
    @jaysyate6161 Жыл бұрын

    Best review video I think I’ve seen on KZread mate!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    High praise, thank you! - Jay

  • @JasonECI
    @JasonECI2 жыл бұрын

    That's a TONs of work you did!!!!! Thanks for the video, it helps a lot!!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! - Jay

  • @goose646
    @goose646 Жыл бұрын

    Dude this review is incredible! You're so thorough and informative - I definitely have a clear winner in mind for the tool I want (also gained a subscriber!)

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    😀 - Jay

  • @asehgal
    @asehgal2 жыл бұрын

    Your methodology for criteria and tests is admirable. This is an excellent comparison. Its the first video I have seen from your channel and I will probably see your others too and maybe subscribe

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! - Jay

  • @BillClintonsBurner
    @BillClintonsBurner10 ай бұрын

    You are the Project Farm of Mountain Biking :) Thanks for this video!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    😀 - Jay

  • @lukeallen-hayward-educatio723
    @lukeallen-hayward-educatio723 Жыл бұрын

    Genuinley a great video, keep up the good work man.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do! - Jay

  • @aairosa
    @aairosa10 ай бұрын

    The amount of work you put into this is amazing. Well done

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the kind words, thank you! - Jay

  • @DailyDiscountNL
    @DailyDiscountNL Жыл бұрын

    Such a nice and good in detail review! My compliments 👍

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! - Jay

  • @warforglory
    @warforglory2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for these tests. very helpful

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! - Jay

  • @dogsidog0074
    @dogsidog0074 Жыл бұрын

    Keep the good work up. This video clearly took a lot of time and effort and the editing and overall style was super enticing and interesting. Nice job, and thanks for the help :)

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the note. - Jay

  • @chelu3077
    @chelu30772 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! Very thorough. Well done!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! - Jay

  • @big_bird8597
    @big_bird85973 ай бұрын

    Okay bravo man 😂 this goes above beyond what I was expecting

  • @douglasmaxwell6547
    @douglasmaxwell65475 ай бұрын

    Excellent review. Thanks 👍

  • @veymerramos5244
    @veymerramos52442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making it easier for all of us! Definitely helped me!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. - Jay

  • @CampusBuffalo
    @CampusBuffalo2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best review of any product I have ever seen. Nice Job.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome - Thank you - Jay

  • @Nifty-Stuff
    @Nifty-Stuff Жыл бұрын

    WOW! I wish everyone tested stuff as thoroughly as you did here! Incredible!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, thanks! - Jay

  • @xXFTGamerXx
    @xXFTGamerXx2 жыл бұрын

    Straight to the point. Very nice

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment. - Jay

  • @stevenbowman761
    @stevenbowman7612 жыл бұрын

    Good work, this was very helpful!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! - Jay

  • @MaxMue
    @MaxMue2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome testing! Your video is very helpful!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! - Jay

  • @gasin9370
    @gasin9370 Жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant comparative review using real unbiased experiments. Thanks & Well done!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! - Jay

  • @danielballarte3505
    @danielballarte35054 ай бұрын

    Excelente trabajo!! Muchas gracias!!!

  • @thezenboy
    @thezenboy2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work. Looking forward to further test.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    More in the works! - Jay

  • @charlesblithfield6182
    @charlesblithfield6182 Жыл бұрын

    What an excellent well thought out set of tests. Thanks.

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it. - Jay

  • @billr7056
    @billr70562 жыл бұрын

    This was so exciting. I own the Pedro's Chain Pig and really like it. It's a winner for sure!

  • @SimplyMountainBiking

    @SimplyMountainBiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great! 😃 - Jay

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