Step 6How to keep wheels clean after you've cleaned them. Well just as you put a layer of wax on your paintwork to protect it you can also apply a rim wax which helps to protect your wheels. There are also a selection of aftermarket wheel protector sprays around that bond a clear lay...
The internal combustion engine is not typically considered a "clean energy" add-on. And on its own, that's a fair assessment. What it has going for it, though, when compared to the electric motor, is power. Lots of power. The Hybrid Sports Bike is a departure from past hybrids in th...
First clean out the heads of the allen bolts, as they have a tendency to strip if the key isn't seated fully! Once all the bolts have been removed from the wheel, the wheel should come apart into 2-3 pieces. Some multi-piece wheels used an adhesive to seal the wheels and need to...
Acid-based Cleaners — These are widely used by detailers, car dealers and car washes who need to clean wheels in the shortest possible time or with the least amount of effort. Acid-based cleaners are typically 2% solutions of oxalic, phosphoric, and hydrochloric acid. Eagle One All Finish ...
SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):Sorting trash is a dirty, dull, and dangerous job. Recycling workers are more than twice as likely as other workers to be injured on the job, and stubbornly high fatality rates make refuse and recyclable material collection one of the nation’s most dangerous occupatio...
If you’re evaluating a trainer for example, you’d need to account for this. I generally budget about 2-4% drivetrain losses, but losses of upwards of 5% plus aren’t unusual with dirty chains. Meaning that I’ll lose 2-4% of my wattage when comparing something at the crank-arm ver...
Those older hubs are 8 speed, but I agree with you that this is the way to go. Aside from simplicity, they are easier to clean, and most importantly an 8 speed drivetrain does not wear out as fast – particularly the chain. A note on gearing – I am very sensitive to Q...