Chain brand: KMC
Speeds: 9
Surface: Road
Bike + rider weight: 230
Lubricant: Paraffin, White Lightning
Lube interval in miles: 100 miles, wipe & WL (one minute of maintenance every 3 rides)
Remove chain to clean/wash? Yes, too easy not to, no black grime, no dirty hands.
If yes, how often: 500 miles (rotate 2 chains, soak for a day or two to clean, 45 minutes for the hot wax...just have to monitor the pot on the stove)
Average chain life in miles: 2,000 miles ea on current pair and no measurable increase along entire length ...first to last link right on the inch marks.