Originally Posted by
makeinu
I'm currently an engineer
And I'm Barrack Obama.
Originally Posted by
makeinu
I'm not saying that frequent or occasional oiling is never necessary for metal-on-metal interfaces, but apparently a precisely tensioned bicycle chain does not require it.
Explain how the tension in the chain causes a lack of need for oiling.
Originally Posted by
makeinu
Do you oil the metal-on-metal interface of the security chain you use to lock up your bike?
Either you are a moron, or you are being a jackass.
Originally Posted by
makeinu
efficient long lasting operation.
I'll oil my chain and let my chain, chainring, and cog last longer.
Originally Posted by
makeinu
I'm just asking if anyone else knows whether it works just as well with other setups or if there's something special about fully horizontal track ends with tug nuts.
You are definitely not an engineer.
Gee, lets see, turn the tug nut a few times or spend more money and make a dirt attracting mess?[/QUOTE]
So you admit that not oiling your chain causes your drivetrain to wear out faster...