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Old 12-31-06, 08:49 PM
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best way to take care of your chain...secret revealed at last!

https://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont..._s.html#faqtop

Scroll down to the bottom to read Shimano's brilliant solution to chain maintenence.
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Them shimano peeps to smart for there own good!
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finally, all my problems are solved!
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I thought it was "replace and upgrade so often that the chain never wears out".
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Sweet Zen answer.
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I was told to: remove chain, throw in trash, put new chain on bike.

But I like this better.
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The way I heard it was, "Take your chain, dip it once into a trash can, and get a new chain."
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Originally Posted by Rugen
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Even more reason to avoid Shimano, the only part that I own from Shimano is my DA cog.
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Originally Posted by phoenix
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?
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Shimano rocks! I caught a 6 pound bass when I was 6 with the goods from Shimano
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What is also good for cleaning non-Shimano chains.
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No, What's on second.
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