Originally Posted by
Andy_K
Is there a socially acceptable way to tell people they should oil their chain without coming off like some condescending wannabe-bike-god? I see/hear these people all the time, and I'd really like to offer them the advice, but I'm not sure it would always be appreciated.
If you're going the same direction, you could always strike up a conversation first, then 'oh by the way...' on him.
If you're going in opposite directions, don't bother - all it will sound like is 'heyyourchainneedsjklsdfhjlkas.......' anyway as you pass.