Thread: Must chains be air dried?
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Old 02-20-13 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Giant40
Hey, I have 2 other bikes. Plus, it's a legitimate question.
It is. The problem with just wiping the outside of the chain is that it doesn't dry out the inside fast enough. Water can hang out in the recesses of a chain for a long time, and while it's there, it will prevent oil from wicking in.
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