Customer Reviews

White Lightning Trigger Bicycle Chain Cleaner with 12-Ounce Clean Streak

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Im not sure how clean people expect their chains to get, but I expected a whole lot better than what this brush contraption did. Honestly after trying it a few times I gave up using the brush bit and just used the spray. The cleaner itself was very good, the brush bit was useless. Spray + Old Tooth Brush + Rag = Much cleaner chain & gears.

I give this two thumbs way up. It does what it claims. It cleans out all the gunk an your chain, gears, etc. You dint have to rinse or anything. But, i found it at Walmart cheaper so you might want to look there. I used this stuff then used the lube by the same brand so that I could clear the sticky gunk on my bike and replace it with something that doesnt stain and shifts better. I really liked the way this stiff worked.

I've read investigative reports that many companies hawking wares on the web these days hire professional writers ("Shills") to post favorable reviews on Web sites like Amazon. I believe this may be the case with "White Lightning Trigger Bicycle Cleaner". Here's my story:

The cleaning mechanism of this chain cleaner fits onto the rim of an aerosol can in an improbable manner. Using it requires the skill of a contortionist. You must hold the can in your left hand, press the dispenser button at the top with one finger, hold the spring-loaded trigger that closes the mechanism with another finger and keep the contraption in line with the lower chain -- all while turning the crank with your right hand!

In truth, you will only get to this point if you are able to successfully assemble the product in the first place! The device first needs to be set-up. A "straw" connects the dispenser nozzle on the can to the cleaning device attached to its rim. This tube looks like the straw from a can of WD-40. The stiff plastic tube doesn't have the flexibility to make the sharp "S" bend needed to complete the connection. Attempting to complete this attachment invariably results in the dispenser button popping off the top of the can!

Oh, did I mention that the plastic straw doesn't fit into the spray-can nozzle? You'll have to use a small tool to widen the hole on the nozzle before you can get started.

After nearly 30 mins of tinkering and increasing frustration, I finally realized I'd been had.

Although Amazon's return policy doesn't cover flammable aerosols (like this one), when I recounted my story the customer service agent, Lisa was kind to issue a refund on amazon's dime.

My advice to anyone considering ordering this product online is "don't". Ask a local bicycle shop to demonstrate it to you before buying. If you can't find any local bicycle shops that carry this stuff or willing to demonstrate it - take it as fair warning

My hat goes to Amazon for their handling of this issue.

It cleans well, but be prepared it can get messy. You need a bike stand as trying to use as someone rolls or holds the bike up just doesn't work. Go slow and spray a little at a time. The fluid collects and slings everywhere if you get too ambitious. Have a shop rag ready.