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Old 10-06-10, 11:05 AM
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Lawrence08648
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All good advice. This is a hot topic as opinions vary. My opinion is similar to above. I lube my chain every 250 miles and clean and lube it every 500 miles with wiping the chain after every ride using a paper towel. If you want to postpone lubing until cleaning at 500 miles.

Only use a wet lube, not dry.

My preference is Pedro's Synlube but it's thick so I don't use it in colder weather. I then switch to BoShield T-9. I've also used ProLink which I like. I've used Diamond Tech and Rock 'n Roll and some others and as they are good, the formers I like better, Pedro's SynLube, Bo-Shield T-9, and ProLink. I've also used synthetic motor oil for quite awhile, both diluted and undiluted and prefer it undiluted. I see nothing wrong with using synthetic and still use it on my older friction shifter Schwinn 10 speed (2x5) and my MTB.
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