Originally Posted by
HardyWeinberg
I do what it takes to keep things spinning freely and not squeaking; in winter that tends to involve liberal use of chain lube and periodic wiping (no chain cleaning ever I just replace it in the spring, which can be as late as July around here). Does the Breezer Beltway have a belt drive like it sounds like? That would be a dream low/no maintenance bike (brake pads would be about it, plus longer-lived consumables like tubes & tires). (and periodic wheel truing)
I can't agree more. Those chain cleaning threads drive me nuts. Lube, wipe, ride, repeat.