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Yeah that is a good method. I need to try one of those "dry" type
lubes, oils get dirty too fast and I don't clean often enough. I can't imagine anyone NOT using a quick link of some sort. Ken |
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Joe S. wrote:
Thanks to all for your suggestions. I asked my friendly local bike shop to order a Parks tool for me -- I prefer to buy from them to ordering over the Internet. I have some of the motorcycle chain lube -- it's also sold at auto parts stores as "Heavy Duty Chain and Cable Lube" -- it's intended for lubing chains and cables in industrial applications, goes on foamy and coats everything. It's the best lubricant for chains, short of soaking the chain in tenacious chainsaw oil. Most chain lubricants that are used on an installed chain do not actually get to the surfaces where they are needed, they just make the oustide of the chain look good. |
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Ken M wrote:
Yeah that is a good method. I need to try one of those "dry" type lubes, oils get dirty too fast and I don't clean often enough. The dry lubes don't last as long as the normal chain lubricants. You have to reapply much more often. |
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I agree. After 40,000 road miles, here's my scoop on chain lube and
cleaning methods - I've tried them all. Cleaning: Forget the Park tool, it's too messy and doesn't work that well. Get an SRAM chain with the quick link, take it off the bike, put it in a 20 oz soda bottle, add solvent of your choice, and shake. Take the chain out and hang it up to dry. Wiping the chain after application of lube will keep it pretty good between major off-the-bike cleanings. Lubes: I've tried many dry, wax-based lubes including White Lightning. Dry lubes have to be reapplied frequently and don't protect the chain very well - chains wear out quickly. And they gunk up the der pulleys and cassette. Wet lubes work better but are a mess. I've been using Pro Link (semi-wet) lube and find that it works MUCH better then dry, wax-based lubes. Pro-Link stays on, chains last longer, and it is not too messy. |
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I have to agree. In my opinion some people spend far too much time
maintaining the bike than is needed. Just look at some of the bikes you see rolling around town. Some of them have probably never seen a wrench, and they roll just fine. Ken |
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damn thing breaks often enough without another gizmo.
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