Originally Posted by
joejeweler
I use it on every bike i own, and applied as follows VERY clean running!
I wait a week or two before re-lubing a "new" chain, both because the factory lube is great, and also because i want some of the old lube/grease to work itself out to allow room for a new lube to go. I just did my KMC gold 9 speed chain today, in fact. (using it on my 1x8 speed Serotta "commuter" -
I wipe down my chain after every ride anyway,...
[SKIP the rest of the mucho detailed cleaning and lubing procedures]
I'd rather replace a $6 chain every month or so with 5 minutes labor, than go through such an obsessive cleaning/lubing procedure on a component that doesn't need it.
As it is, every month or so so, I squirt a little silicon spray on the chain of my IGH equipped bike. Replace it every 12-18 months (about 5000 miles). No problems.