Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - best way to take care of your chain...secret revealed at last!

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mihlbach
12-31-06, 07:49 PM
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/cycle/sac/us/en/support/faq_s/road_faq_s.html#faqtop

Scroll down to the bottom to read Shimano's brilliant solution to chain maintenence.

sweep242
12-31-06, 07:56 PM
Them shimano peeps to smart for there own good!
jjvw
12-31-06, 08:24 PM
Jinx

powerames
12-31-06, 08:32 PM
finally, all my problems are solved!
BostonFixed
12-31-06, 08:36 PM
I thought it was "replace and upgrade so often that the chain never wears out".
geist
12-31-06, 09:40 PM
Sweet Zen answer.
Serendipper
12-31-06, 09:50 PM
I was told to: remove chain, throw in trash, put new chain on bike.

But I like this better.
Rugen
12-31-06, 11:36 PM
To learn my teachings, I must first teach you how to learn.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/von_rugen/Links/mm1.jpg
WhiskeyTango
01-01-07, 01:15 AM
The way I heard it was, "Take your chain, dip it once into a trash can, and get a new chain."
BROCK SAMPSON
01-01-07, 02:35 AM
To learn my teachings, I must first teach you how to learn.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/von_rugen/Links/mm1.jpg
Hey I love that movie
phoenix
01-01-07, 10:16 AM
Even more reason to avoid Shimano, the only part that I own from Shimano is my DA cog.
legalize_it
01-01-07, 10:30 AM
Even more reason to avoid Shimano, the only part that I own from Shimano is my DA cog.
so then you sold out also.

seriously though, id like to hear your reasons one should avoid shimano. or is this just something you heard from your schmexpert friends?
SamHouston
01-01-07, 10:44 AM
Shimano rocks! I caught a 6 pound bass when I was 6 with the goods from Shimano
james_swift
01-01-07, 11:51 AM
What is also good for cleaning non-Shimano chains.
mander
01-01-07, 01:02 PM
No, What's on second.