Hand Picked #1: Gear and Kit That Sparks Joy
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Hand Picked #1: Gear and Kit That Sparks Joy
"The Drivetrain Cleaner melted away a solid week of gunk and grime at a speed that I wouldn't expect from a bio-based cleaner. Although it is vegan, Stan's does recommend avoiding contact with disc brake rotors and brake pads, but because it is PFAS- and PTFE-free, it's safer than petroleum-based products for rubber, carbon, paint, and anodized bike parts. Hooray."
"The Bike Wash is more of the same eco-friendly vibe and gets things sparkling, but still requires some elbow grease and scrubbing to remove some grease buildup and caked-on blood. Oops. Thanks to it also being bio-based, it's safe on seals, anodized metals, carbon fiber, disc rotors, and brake pads, and I don't need to be overly cautious when hosing down the bike."
"I've been rocking these for a while now, but not all the time. I'm kind of a weirdo and stick with shorts or no chamois at all for most rides under 30 miles, but when the mileage creeps up, a chamois with bibs is a saving grace. The Velocio Liner Bibs have really comfortable straps and a chamois that feels good for big d"
A backyard overnighter was used to test multiple bike-related items, including apparel, bike cleaner, a bike computer, and a sleep kit. Stans Drivetrain Cleaner removed a week of grime quickly despite being bio-based and vegan. The cleaner is PFAS- and PTFE-free and is described as safer for rubber, carbon, paint, and anodized parts, with guidance to avoid disc brake rotors and brake pads. Stans Bike Wash also delivers a sparkling finish but still needs scrubbing for stubborn grease and caked-on residue. Velocio TRAIL Mesh Bib Liner bibs provide comfortable straps and a chamois suited for longer rides when a chamois becomes necessary.
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