Originally Posted by HiYoSilver
Ok, I've figured out tire pressure and that I need to clean/lube the chain every 250-300 miles.
Now what about other stuff. I have about 1,500 miles on the bike now. So at what point do I need to do more?
You "need" to think about why you spend so much time and effort cleaning chains. A quick spray of teflon or silicone lubricant once every 3 or 4 months (1,200 -1,600 miles) on my commuter is plenty. Clean the chain? Huh wutz dat? Wa for? I ride in rain, snow and road salt and never felt the need to touch the chain except when replacing it about once a year - cost - about $5 or $6 from Walmart. Messing with the chain twice a month to save $5 yearly doesn't seem like such a good deal to me.