When we bought our tandem the salesman, who was very helpful btw, insisted we NOT ever use oil on the chain and also insisted we use Pedros Ice Wax.

To keep from offending anyone, Ill simply state that I hate the stuff and leave it at that. Theres no need to go into the detials, I simply dont like it and am not using it from this point out.

But...why did the guy tell me not to use oil?
was it because oil attracts dirt to the chain or is oil now NOT any good for lubrication (has the order of the cosmos been altered without me knowing it?)

I dont mind cleaning the chain so using oil seems to not be that big an issue.
I dont like having to REapply Ice wax when it starts to give out....and yes, I am following the directions to the letter.

Can I use oil or what?
Id like to simply use a lightweigth oil and keep the chain clean like I always did in younger days.

Is there something UNLIKE this Ice Wax that will last longer ?


Thanks for any help