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liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:50 pm
by robson
need to try this, could be useful when caught in winter ride.
look at 1:16
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Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:56 pm
by dubber68
Used it quite a few times and it works OK, even on ice.
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:57 pm
by robson
dubber68 wrote:Used it quite a few times and it works OK, even on ice.
how long it last after spraying?
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:08 pm
by Andi_Archer
robson wrote:dubber68 wrote:Used it quite a few times and it works OK, even on ice.
how long it last after spraying?
Halford have it listed @£4.99
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/travel ... osol-400ml
Liquid snow chain
Improves tyre traction on snow and ice
Effective for approximately 40 miles
Will not damage tyres, roads or driveways
Quickly wears off after contact with dry tarmac
Apply to drive wheels only
Occasional use
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:36 pm
by rlkat
I've heard bleach works in a similar way.
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:46 pm
by dubber68
I used in on a 30 mile commute and it lasted. The can says 50 miles but I haven't tested it.
I used it once and was riding on ice covered with water and was unable to stop as there wasn't enough grip to put my feet down to support the bike but the tyres still gripped enough to filter around the stuck traffic.
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:03 pm
by Flightrisk
I'm intrigued, anyone know just how this works? Does it form a rough grippy surface layer or melt into the snow?
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:14 pm
by sprintster
I could have done with that on the soles of boots today! I'm only commuting on my bike just now because my car is in the garage but when I tried to stop at either end I was lucky to hold the bike up when I put my feet down!
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Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:59 am
by dubber68
Flightrisk wrote:I'm intrigued, anyone know just how this works? Does it form a rough grippy surface layer or melt into the snow?
It is a very sticky resin suspended in solvent. Spray it on and leave it for 5 minutes for the solvent to evaporate and ride away. It's a bugger if you get it on your hands or bike parts so be careful where you spray.
Re: liquid chain?
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:06 am
by BIG DON
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So is this stuff the same as the product that been around for years Belt grip?
as used on fan belts and the agriculture boys on combines and other belt operated machinery to stop them squealing and slipping, sticks like smelly stuff to a blanket for a period of time.
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