Originally Posted by
dscheidt
Rule of thumb: the folks that make chain know how to lubricate them. They have a strong economic incentive in making them last as long as they can, so they're likely to tell end users how to take care of them. How many of them wax them?
Yep under ideal conditions and unlimited time to properly solvent clean your chain and/or you have a pro mechanic do all your dirty work for you I'm sure oil is the ultimate best. We have a winner here.
But for me and my real world... I need an alternative to riding a stinking grime filled oiled chain. I simply don't have the time and/or want to deal with breaking chains and soaking in solvents. Wax works for me.