Originally Posted by jolly_ross

The unprovable topics generate the most heat by far - tyre pressures, puncture reduction, chain lube, whether you should use valve caps, which side the front brake should be on. People assign too much of their sense of self worth to their choices in these things and then seek reassurance through convincing others to copy them. Same as a lot of religious door knockers.

Never ask a Jehovah's Witness what chainlube they use. You'll end up in an unnecessary fist fight.