Originally Posted by
undisputed83
I know there is another forum for stuff like this... but I think this one is more specific to commuters. And it's how often do you lube your drive train? It seems like I have had to every third week or so due to riding in the rain. Is that too often?
Chain lube frequency has too many variables to say definitively how often
you should do it. I live in dry conditions and use wax lubes that can go for weeks and weeks (probably up to 6) without needing to reapply. If I get caught in the rain, I'll apply lube as soon as the chain is dry. If you are riding a lot in the rain, you'll probably need to use something other than a wax lube and apply it more frequently. 3 weeks between application in wet conditions doesn't seem excessive and may even be too infrequent. The rule of thumb I use is to apply lube when the chain noise changes or when shifting seems to suffer.