Eric Kytola
you guys clean your chains? the ride in 4 hours of pouring rain doesn't
do it FOR you?
my chain rusts way faster if there isn't a bunch of guck stuck to it.
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Dan H
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:03 PM
To: Erik Long; michael kath; 'obra'
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
Deep cleaning: I like the "Simple Green/bottle/magnet" idea. If you have
room in your budget, I like the ultra sonic jewelry cleaner available
for about $90. It also works great for small parts like derailleur
pulleys.
----- Original Message -----
From: Erik Long
To: Dan H ; michael kath
; 'obra'
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
EXACTLY! Thank you, Dan.
It's entirely unnecessary to remove your chain to lube it. The
low-viscosity (and I stress "LOW") lubricants that are made for bicycles
will get into the chain pivots and bushings quite easily, simply by
dripping it onto the full length of the chain.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO KEEP YOUR CHAIN CLEAN IS WIPE OFF THE
EXCESS LUBE UNTIL YOUR CHAIN LOOKS DRY. It's that simple.
Cleaning is a different story, and it can be beneficial to
remove the chain. In fact, from a mechanic's eye view, Brian's
recommended method may be the best I've heard of. I'll actually try
that on my next chain-cleaning here in the shop.
Here's Brian's cleaning method for those who may have missed his
email:
Use full strength Simple green with a large plastic bottle. Put
the chain in the bottle and shake vigorously (bang it around). Take the
chain out and let the cleanser sit until the dirt settles to the bottom.
Put a big magnet into the bottle and this will help pull the dirt/metal
powder out of the solution. Then pour off the clean stuff and repeat
the process several times.
Just be sure to check the wear on your chain first. Even a
clean chain will wear out your cogs and chainrings if it has
stretched/has worn bushings.
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From: dan@bicyclerepairman.us
To: mikekath240@hotmail.com; obra@list.obra.org
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:49:08 -0800
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
After reading two suggestions of inundating the chain
with lube by shaking or soaking, I have to speak up.
Any lube beyond the inside of the bushings is only going
to create the very gunk you trying to avoid.
Drip oil onto a clean chain at the point where bushing
and side plate meet. any oil that gets on the outside should be wiped
off.
Serious: http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Humorous: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
----- Original Message -----
From: michael kath
To: 'obra'
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
Shake that flock of seagulls with MX lube (like
PJ1) comes out the can as foam and stays on the chain. Pick up a large
cheap can at any dirt bike shop.
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From: bengelen@comcast.net
To: davecampbell828@charter.net;
obra@list.obra.org
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:26:59 -0800
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
For me,
Same thing but White Lightning. Put
chain in Ziploc bag, add some lube, shake-shake-shake, remove chain, dry
with rag, install.
For super wet conditions, same process
with Pro Link.
For muddy conditions, take Pro Link oil
with you for mid-ride maintenance.
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org
[mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Dave Campbell
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:28 PM
To: obra
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
I have used Pedro's Ice wax for yrs.
Love it because of cleanliness. However...
I have become convinced with recent long
rides that it really isn't much of a lubricant! Seems to flake off (the
clean thing) and chain is squeaky/dry by end of a 4/5 hr ride. When I
go to dry areas like Arizona it is pretty un-lubing from the get go!
What are people using that lasts,
protects, is good in wet, but doesn't get all black/gunky (like triflow
used to) and make a big greasy mess!
???
Thanks,
DC
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