Agreed, on the cleaner, could have listed a whole bunch of things that=20
people have around the house that will do the job including kerosene,=20
and it's cousin diesel fuel. The paraffin is inexpensive, locally available=
..

For the ball bearings, I use a good quality automotive lithium chassis=20
grease. I buy it by the box of 12 tubes, think about 14 fluid ounces per=20
tube. Currently using Shell SD2 grease @ under $5.00/tube. Should be=20
able to find it at truck stops, auto parts, and farm equipment dealers.=20
And as I said, on the downhill, our bikes are generally the quickest.=20
And that's both me at 6', 200 lbs, and wife at 5'-6", 130 lbs., and I=20
did say gentle downhills, where speeds are relatively low, say 15 mph=20
where air fiction is low. But yes, there are other items, like those 27=20
x 1.25 tires inflated properly.

On 9/17/2010 11:06 AM, John Gardner wrote:
> I did as Carl does for many years - Paraffin. Wax, not kerosene,
> though kerosene is an effective cleaner.
>
> Sheldon Brown recommended kero in a pop bottle - Add chain,
> cap,&  shake...
>
> Till I got old&  lazy - White Lightning works great.
>   =20
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