Chain, Gears & Wheel Lube - Page 11 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-18-2004, 11:54 AM

"Ian $remove the antispam$" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid
> used mostly for road touring?
>
> A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine
> oil), or a heavier grease?
>
> I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain
> lube" at the bike shop.

From someone who once used chain saw motor oil for lube, don't use
that! It collected dirt and grime like there was no tomorrow.

06-18-2004, 12:00 PM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:15:00 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats)
wrote:
>Anyhow, whether or not you opt to commit to the drudgery of
>chain cleaning, I heartily recommend not bringing your bike
>at all into your S.O.'s abode on rainy days.

She wouldn't even allow me to put a clean, dry bike (from the
garage) in her basement on the trainer. I must go into the garage to
ride on the trainer. Not an issue in this season, I suppose.
--
Rick Onanian

06-18-2004, 12:00 PM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:15:00 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats)
wrote:
>Anyhow, whether or not you opt to commit to the drudgery of
>chain cleaning, I heartily recommend not bringing your bike
>at all into your S.O.'s abode on rainy days.

She wouldn't even allow me to put a clean, dry bike (from the
garage) in her basement on the trainer. I must go into the garage to
ride on the trainer. Not an issue in this season, I suppose.
--
Rick Onanian

06-18-2004, 12:00 PM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:15:00 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats)
wrote:
>Anyhow, whether or not you opt to commit to the drudgery of
>chain cleaning, I heartily recommend not bringing your bike
>at all into your S.O.'s abode on rainy days.

She wouldn't even allow me to put a clean, dry bike (from the
garage) in her basement on the trainer. I must go into the garage to
ride on the trainer. Not an issue in this season, I suppose.
--
Rick Onanian

06-18-2004, 12:00 PM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:15:00 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats)
wrote:
>Anyhow, whether or not you opt to commit to the drudgery of
>chain cleaning, I heartily recommend not bringing your bike
>at all into your S.O.'s abode on rainy days.

She wouldn't even allow me to put a clean, dry bike (from the
garage) in her basement on the trainer. I must go into the garage to
ride on the trainer. Not an issue in this season, I suppose.
--
Rick Onanian

06-18-2004, 12:00 PM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:15:00 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats)
wrote:
>Anyhow, whether or not you opt to commit to the drudgery of
>chain cleaning, I heartily recommend not bringing your bike
>at all into your S.O.'s abode on rainy days.

She wouldn't even allow me to put a clean, dry bike (from the
garage) in her basement on the trainer. I must go into the garage to
ride on the trainer. Not an issue in this season, I suppose.
--
Rick Onanian

06-18-2004, 12:23 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Badger_South <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>Dunno if this is correct. FWIW. (this is the same guy who wants to charge
>my brother 30 bucks to true a wheel...!!)

Wheels that go out of true usually weren't built right. Making it true,
dishing, tensioning to uniform high tension, and stress relieving is 3/4 the
work of building a new wheel. If you charge $40 for a new wheel then $30
to true isn't unreasonable.

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06-18-2004, 12:23 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Badger_South <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>Dunno if this is correct. FWIW. (this is the same guy who wants to charge
>my brother 30 bucks to true a wheel...!!)

Wheels that go out of true usually weren't built right. Making it true,
dishing, tensioning to uniform high tension, and stress relieving is 3/4 the
work of building a new wheel. If you charge $40 for a new wheel then $30
to true isn't unreasonable.

--
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Life is a terminal sexually transmitted disease.

06-18-2004, 12:23 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Badger_South <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>Dunno if this is correct. FWIW. (this is the same guy who wants to charge
>my brother 30 bucks to true a wheel...!!)

Wheels that go out of true usually weren't built right. Making it true,
dishing, tensioning to uniform high tension, and stress relieving is 3/4 the
work of building a new wheel. If you charge $40 for a new wheel then $30
to true isn't unreasonable.

--
<a href="http://www.poohsticks.org/drew/">Home Page</a>
Life is a terminal sexually transmitted disease.

06-18-2004, 12:23 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Badger_South <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>Dunno if this is correct. FWIW. (this is the same guy who wants to charge
>my brother 30 bucks to true a wheel...!!)

Wheels that go out of true usually weren't built right. Making it true,
dishing, tensioning to uniform high tension, and stress relieving is 3/4 the
work of building a new wheel. If you charge $40 for a new wheel then $30
to true isn't unreasonable.

--
<a href="http://www.poohsticks.org/drew/">Home Page</a>
Life is a terminal sexually transmitted disease.