Originally Posted by on the path:14373787

This is exactly where I was. Then, in the early spring I started to do a lot of riding with a particular friend. Turns out he is TOTALLY anal about his chain being clean. He's been cycling way longer than me so I turn to him often for advice. I think I bought the cleaning tool one day after riding with him. I felt it was urgent. Otherwise, I probably would have ordered it online to save about 40% compared to what I spent.

Fast forward to this past Sat. when we were getting ready to head out for a ride. He was *very* concerned about how my chain "looked". I assured him that I had wiped the chain, lubed it, and wiped it again just before meeting him. I had gotten used to using a light chain lube, and using it often and liberally.