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Old 05-11-17 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mtb_addict
That makes me wonder how much lube goes from our chain into the environment.
All the lube on the chain eventually goes onto the ground while you're pedalling.
If you use a can of lube per year....it's like pouring that stuff straight into the ground.
Probably a tiny fraction of the oils that asphalt releases, even when not considering the cars driving on them.

I think there are some organic bicycle lubes that should break down in the environment quicker than petroleum lubes.
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