Joined: May 2003
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From: South Meriden, CT
Bikes: '90 B'stone RB-1, '92 B'stone RB-2, '89 SuperGo Access Comp, '03 Access 69er, '23 Trek 520, '14 Ritchey Road Logic, '09 Kestrel Evoke, '08 Windsor Tourist, '17 Surly Wednesday, '89 Centurion Accordo, '15 CruX, '17 Ridley X-Night, '89 Marinoni
there are no o-rings in bicycle chains. sounds like the bicycle could just be cleaned and lubed up and go. you can take the cables out and lube them, but you might have as good luck just letting lube seep into them by tilting the bike at the necessary angle and dripping/spraying lube into the cable cases. sure, motorcycle chain lube will work in a pinch on the bicycle chain. the chain should show wether or not it needs replacing after lubing and after a few rotations of the crank. look for signs that it's flexible and staying in contact with the sprockets. if it is, ride it. cheers.