Originally Posted by
LondonDaKing
In regards to the chain being lubed and such, I don't know. It was pre-assembled at the store and I just took it home from Kmart in July but I didn't actually start riding it until September so I'm not sure if that is the problem.
New chains are factory lubed. Unless you left the bike outside or rode it (lots) in foul weather, it is doubtful that the chain is in dire need of lube in such a short period of time.