Originally Posted by
Eric F
What is a “general purpose bike oil”? This implies that there are multiple places on a bicycle to use oil. Besides the chain, where else are you putting it?
Personally, I’ve moved away from oil-based chain lube.
Cables, brake lever pivots, brake pivots, derailleur pivots, kickstand pivots, nipples when wheelbuilding, threads in general / under bolt heads and nuts when assembling... etc.