Best lube
02-23-10, 09:55 AM
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Becasue it's easier to lube the chain (no tools required). And the chain is more exposed to the elements than the other moving parts (bearings, etc.). As far as I know it's recommended to lube the chain after each 100-200 miles. How often is it necessary with the parts that need greasing (bearings, headsets, etc.)?
02-26-10, 09:46 PM
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I surrender. I give up. I wish I had never asked this. No mas.
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"What's the best lube?" is a question that will provoke as much debate as national health care, or creationism.
And it doesn't matter that much. You can lube your chain perfectly well with 3-in-1. You can clean it with Simple Green. Or WD-40. You can lube (and I don't mean "grease" or "pack") anything on your bike with 3-in-1. Do it regularly and you'll be fine. You can use grease from the auto parts store for your bottom bracket and headset. There's no need to spend a fortune.
And it doesn't matter that much. You can lube your chain perfectly well with 3-in-1. You can clean it with Simple Green. Or WD-40. You can lube (and I don't mean "grease" or "pack") anything on your bike with 3-in-1. Do it regularly and you'll be fine. You can use grease from the auto parts store for your bottom bracket and headset. There's no need to spend a fortune.
