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Old 01-27-08, 06:39 PM
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The problem with internally geared chain drives are that the chains usually still have oil on them.

So a few months ago I cleaned the oil off my chain and haven't put any more on since. I've not been able to detect any loss of efficiency or any increased wear.

I think most of the problems with unoiled and/or worn chains have to do with derailleur shifting anyway. It's hard to imagine why a chain would need oil just to drive a single cog. I guess it's possible there might be some friction between the chain plates, but I would be very surprised if there weren't more friction between my thighs and the saddle.

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