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Crankalicious Gumchained Remedy (Bike Chain Cleaner)

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Crankalicious Gumchained Remedy is the brand's intensive chain cleaning fluid.

  • Intensive chain cleaning fluid
  • High performance cleaner and degreaser
  • Removes dirt grime and old residues
  • Strong solvent with penetrating properties
  • Suits direct or device application
  • Dwell time of 30 to 60 seconds
  • Re lube chain after cleaning
  • Reduces friction caused by contamination
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Full Description

Crankalicious Gumchained Remedy is the brand's intensive chain cleaning fluid.

It is a high-performance cleaner and degreaser designed to remove all the contamination in and on a bike chain.

Key features:

  • Intensive chain cleaning fluid
  • High-performance cleaner and degreaser
  • Removes contamination in and on the chain

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Key features

  • Chain Cleaner
  • Cleaner And Degreaser
  • 30 To 60s
  • Direct Or Device

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Expert Notes

Gumchained Remedy is Crankalicious's intensive chain cleaning fluid, a high performance cleaner and degreaser built to strip dirt, grime and old oil residues and sludge from a bicycle chain. It is a strong solvent with penetrating properties designed to reduce chain friction caused by contamination, and it suits either direct application or use with a chain cleaning tool or sponge. Turn the pedals backwards for 30 to 60 seconds while the chain passes through the cleaning device, then dry the chain with a clean cloth. Because it strips the chain back, the drivetrain needs re lubing afterwards. It sits well alongside a dedicated chain lube and general bike wash products as part of a regular drivetrain care routine.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Bicycle chains
  • Bicycle drivetrains
  • Chain cleaning devices
  • Chain cleaning sponges
  • Home bike maintenance
  • Workshop bike servicing

Caution: Keep this solvent-based cleaner away from brake and tyre surfaces, avoid skin contact, and check the safety data sheet before use.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Chain Cleaner
Brand
Crankalicious
Format
Liquid Cleaner And Degreaser
Formula
Strong Solvent
Application Method
Direct Or Device Application
Dwell Time
30 To 60 Seconds
Primary Use
Bicycle Chain And Drivetrain Cleaning
Aftercare Required
Re Lube After Use

How To Use

Application

  1. Pour Gumchained Remedy into a chain cleaning tool or onto a cleaning sponge.
  2. Clasp the sponge or device around the chain.
  3. Turn the pedals backwards for 30 to 60 seconds.
  4. Dry the chain with a clean cloth.

Aftercare

  1. Re lube the entire drivetrain after cleaning.
  2. Wipe away any excess cleaner from surrounding components.
  3. Store the bottle upright away from direct heat.
  4. Check the safety data sheet for handling and disposal guidance.

Top Tip: Turn the pedals backwards while cleaning so the chain passes evenly through the sponge or device.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes dirt grime and old oil residues
  • Breaks down sludge and old contamination
  • Reduces friction caused by chain contamination
  • Strong solvent with deep penetrating action
  • Leaves the chain ready for re lubing
  • Supports smoother more efficient chain running

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gumchained Remedy used for?

It is Crankalicious's intensive chain cleaning fluid, a high performance cleaner and degreaser for bicycle chains.

What does it remove from the chain?

It removes dirt, grime and old oil residues and sludge from the chain.

How long should it dwell on the chain?

Turn the pedals backwards for 30 to 60 seconds so the chain passes through the cleaning tool or sponge.

How do I apply it?

Pour it directly into a chain cleaning tool, or onto a chain cleaning sponge, and clasp it around the chain.

Do I need to re lube after cleaning?

Yes, Crankalicious advises re lubing your chain after using Gumchained Remedy.

Can I use it with a chain cleaning device?

Yes, Gumchained Remedy suits either direct application or use with a chain cleaning device.

Do you offer UK delivery?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Turn the pedals backwards for 30 to 60 seconds during cleaning.
  2. Dry the chain with a clean cloth after use.
  3. A full drivetrain re lube keeps everything running smoothly after cleaning.
  4. Suits both direct application and chain cleaning devices.
  5. Keep away from brake and tyre surfaces during use.
  6. Check the safety data sheet before first use.
  7. Keep the bottle sealed and away from heat when storing.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Crankalicious

Crankalicious makes handmade cycle care in the UK. The brand says it was born from a wealth of experience in car care products, combining a passion for cycling with knowledge and expertise in automotive detailing. It was created by Dom Colbeck, the man behind Dodo Juice, with the help of cyclist Tony Hetherington, and its products are made at its own premises in Elsenham, a small Essex town not far from Stansted airport.

The Drivers HQ stocks a focused selection of Crankalicious bike care. For washing there is Crankalicious Mud Honey Bucket Wash Shampoo, a pH-neutral foaming wash, and Crankalicious Pineapple Express spray wash in concentrate form. Carboniferous Matt Detailer looks after matt finishes, EnduroBike Frame Sealant protects the frame, Epic Hide leather cleanser refreshes saddles, shoes and bar tape, and Gumchained Remedy cleans the chain.

Crankalicious suits cyclists who already look after their car properly and want the same care for their bike, and drivers who carry a bike on a roof or tow bar rack. A simple routine starts with Pineapple Express or Mud Honey to lift road dirt, followed by Gumchained Remedy on the chain, which then needs fresh lube. Carboniferous finishes matt frames, Enduro protects gloss ones, and Epic Hide tidies the contact points.

Buy Crankalicious from The Drivers HQ with tracked UK-wide delivery by Royal Mail, or collect from our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Bike care is easy to add to an order of car detailing products, so the daily driver and the weekend bike can both be looked after from a single delivery or a single visit to the shop.

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Crankalicious Pineapple Express spray wash (concentrate) - The Drivers HQ

Handmade in Small Batches in Essex

Crankalicious grew out of car care. Its site says Dom Colbeck decided to make some car wax on his stove at home in 2006, and by 2007 Dodo Juice was being sold online. In 2015 he realised that many of his friends on social media were seriously into cycling and wondered whether the same kind of handmade products could be developed for cyclists. With the help of cyclist Tony, Crankalicious was the result.

Tony Hetherington joined after a long career in IT project management for a large multinational, combining his love for cars and detailing with his obsession for cycling. The team describe themselves as keen cyclists who are often found trying to climb a mountain or riding a sportive, and Tony enjoys the constant battle of keeping his bikes clean in British weather.

The brand takes the word handmade, a key part of its logo, very seriously. Its products are made at its premises in Elsenham using bespoke formulas and high quality raw chemicals, in small batches with a maximum pour of a few hundred litres, so products can be developed from batch to batch. The labels are applied by hand.

Crankalicious Mud Honey Bucket Wash Shampoo - The Drivers HQ

From Bucket Wash to Chain Cleaner

Crankalicious describes Mud Honey as a pH-neutral foaming bucket wash for use on all areas of the bike. Two to three capfuls in a bucket of water, agitated to build foam, are worked over the bike with a mitt, sponge or brush before rinsing with a low pressure spray. Pineapple Express is its rapid acting spray wash for the frame, brakes and contact points, with a tropical aroma, and the 250ml concentrate is diluted with water at 1:3.

For finishing, Carboniferous is a gloss-free detailer that removes dust, light dirt and fingerprints from matt finishes, including uncoated carbon fibre, without leaving residue. Enduro is a nano protectant that seals and shines all surfaces except brakes and rims, repelling water and mud so dirt cannot stick so easily on later rides. Epic Hide is an intensive cleanser for saddles, shoes, gloves and bar tape that works on natural and synthetic materials.

Gumchained Remedy is a strong solvent chain cleaner that removes dirt, grime, old oil residues and sludge, and the brand reminds riders to re-lube the chain afterwards. Aqua Merino is a non-aggressive wash formulated for merino garments, with a subtle mint fragrance to repel moths, designed for hand or machine washing without removing their protective properties.

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