Originally Posted by
Burton
There isn`t a lube on the market that won`t pick up dirt if the bike is ridden offroad...
Really? There are a whole shelf full of bicycle chain lubricants that don't pick up dirt. Most of them were specifically designed for off-road use.
Originally Posted by
Burton
And regardless of WHAT you used as lube - if you want me to believe you can`t lube a chain without contaminating the caliper, pads and rotor (which are on the other side of the wheel) - I find that a bit much to swallow.
Certainly true. Unless, perhaps, bombs551 glopped on the motor oil and laid the bike on its side so that the oil dripped down onto the rotor. It wouldn't take much to contaminate the pads and rotor.
However, doing an endo because the rear brakes weren't working also describes someone who doesn't have a good braking technique.