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Simonb said:
I bought a new chain yesterday for the first time. What do they use to lube new chains? Is it a wax? When should I oil it? Depends. The SRAM chain I had until recently was initially lubricated with something called (I think) Gleitmo which was a sort of waxy substance that fell off after a couple of rain showers. The Massi chain that I've just recently fitted came in a little tin and was doused in what looks like motor oil. As to the oiling, when it needs it is the guide I use. Generally it gets a top-up after every serious rainshower in addition to a scrub and re-lube every couple of weeks or so. Regards, -david |
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Simonb wrote:
I bought a new chain yesterday for the first time. What do they use to lube new chains? Is it a wax? I don't know what it's called, but if your chain is covered in thick gungy jellyish stuff, it's very good! It is *not* just a preservative and actually goes on lubricating longer than any commercially available chain lube will and is cleaner than most. Wipe off the excess and use it as it is. But if chain may need some additional lube before use if it's supplied quite dry (the last SRAM PC59's I got were like this). When should I oil it? When you think it's excessively dirty or squeaky. It's best to thoroughly clean it first if dirty. ~PB |
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"Pete Biggs" wrote in message ... Simonb wrote: I bought a new chain yesterday for the first time. What do they use to lube new chains? Is it a wax? I don't know what it's called, but if your chain is covered in thick gungy jellyish stuff, it's very good! It is *not* just a preservative and actually goes on lubricating longer than any commercially available chain lube will and is cleaner than most. Wipe off the excess and use it as it is. But if chain may need some additional lube before use if it's supplied quite dry (the last SRAM PC59's I got were like this). When should I oil it? When you think it's excessively dirty or squeaky. It's best to thoroughly clean it first if dirty. The last new chain I fitted was a Shimano HG70. It may have been old stock as the packaging was very dusty. Anyway, it came covered in thick gungy stuff so I left it on. It did seem to lubricate as well as my usual lubricant however it stopped doing this quite suddenly. By which I mean that the chain started squeaking horribly in the middle of a long ride despite there still being gunk all over the visible parts of the chain. The stuff supplied on other brands is probably completely different but if my next chain is a Shimano it's getting cleaned before fitting. tony R. |
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