Originally Posted by
rootboy
Just got my sample of Chain L from FB and looking forward to trying it out.
FB, I read on your website that Black Mountain Cyclery (which is my closest high-end bike shop) is one that will give one free application of Chain-L. I haven't had (made) time to get out there, but I've been meaning to. Is that up to date? How does that work best, do I bring a bike in and demand instant service, do I bring a chain in and pick it up the next day, ...?
Also, it said I should have the chain cleaned already. Pity, when I got my crosscheck frame, and built it up, I soaked the chain in simple green and scrubbed it, and was riding it dry even, meaning to get over to Black Mountain, but then I rode one day in the rain (it doesn't rain in california, but when it rains, it pours!), and it started badly squeaking so I had to break down and break out my bottle of the reg'lr stuff. (finish line? I don't even remember). Anyways, do I strip that off again before Chain-L, or does "clean first" just mean make sure it's not covered in mud and black road filth?
Looking forward to a dead-quiet chain...