Thread: Grease on chain for daily wet weather
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Old 08-15-14 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrettscv
Chains need lubrication between the pin and the roller. Chain Lube needs to be thin enough to seep into this assembly. Coating a chain with grease will not improve lubrication, and the material will eventually be transferred to clothing or skin.
ftfy. "Viscous" means "thick."
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