Park Tool BCB-4 Bike Cleaning Brush Set

by Park Tool

Product Features

• The BCB-4 contains four brushes, each specially designed for a specific cleaning purpose
• Sure Grip dual density handles insure a positive grip even with wet hands.
• A frame cleaning sponge brush, and a tapered detail brush

Product Description

A clean bike looks great, performs better, lasts longer, and is easier to maintain. Now with the BCB-4 Bike Cleaning Brush Set, having a clean bike is easier than ever. The BCB-4 contains four brushes, each specially designed for a specific cleaning purpose: a double-ended gear cleaning brush, a tire and frame tube cleaning brush, a frame cleaning sponge brush, and a tapered detail brush. “Sure Grip” dual density handles insure a positive grip even with wet hands.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9.8 x 2.5 inches ; 9.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011FUXHI
• Item model number: BCB-4
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I don't know why Park Tools are so expensive, August 19, 2009

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Travis Rassat - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park Tool BCB-4 Bike Cleaning Brush Set (Sports)

I feel really dumb for buying these. I've bought quite a few Park Tools over the years, and I honestly don't know why they charge as much as they do. Pretty much everything I've bought from them (with the exception of their PCS-10 repair stand, which is nice for what I need) seems to be overpriced, low-quality junk. These brushes are no exception. Here are my thoughts of each brush:

The gear cleaning brush - this can be pretty much thrown away immediately. The bristles are too short to be effective, not narrow enough to reach into a 9-speed cassette, and they also keep falling out. I threw it away already.

Tire and frame tube cleaning brush - this is not cracked up to what it's supposed to be. The wires that form the shape of the brush are too weak to apply adequate pressure for cleaning mountain bike tires. This brush made me feel really good about myself, because I must have Herculean strength with how quickly I destroyed it. I threw it away.

Frame cleaning sponge brush - the two different cleaning materials really just get in each others' way. This is the hermaphrodite of the bike cleaning world. I kind of felt sorry for it so I kept it, but I won't use it again.

Tapered detail brush - this is the only brush that I'll probably use a second time. It's actually kind of useful as an all-around brush, but I could probably pick up something at the dollar store that's just as effective.

Overall, I'm disappointed in this brush set - just go to the dollar store or big-box retailer and get a few general purpose brushes, steal one of your kids' toothbrushes, and you're covered.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but not Essential, September 2, 2009

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Duff Man "duffman" (Everywhere, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Park Tool BCB-4 Bike Cleaning Brush Set (Sports)

I bought this product as part of a package deal. I would not purchase it otherwise because, while the tools are useful, they are not essential. I have found a simple rag to be much more productive for removing dirt and oil. The brushes in this kit are extremely helpful with removing gunked-in debris from hard to reach nooks, crannies, and corners though.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cleaning kit, January 21, 2012

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Jess7 - See all my reviews

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You may not need to have each specific tool, but it definitely makes cleaning easier. With the right tools, I tend to keep by bike in better condition. The quality seems high like all park tool products.