Originally Posted by
Basil Moss
I don't do anything. My winter bike is fixed, the steel frame has had paraffin sloshed around in it, and I couldn't care less about the chain. Now and then I lube it, when it stretches too far I throw it and put on a new one. I think I give that bike a proper clean maybe once or twice a year.
this is the clear advantage of a single speed or fixed gear. chains are dirt cheap, deraiullers are non-existent. thats why most people choose this style of bike for the commute if the terrain allows, i know i do.