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Chain lube, oil, wax, grease, and other slippery stuff for bike components and frames.

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Lithium grease for bicycle chain?

No, lithium grease or similar grease compounds are in general not suitable for bike chains. Bike chains need lubrication of inner surfaces between rollers. Chain lubes contain solvents to reduce visco …
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Should I be worried about sand in the chain?

It was the right thing to use the lube for the chain. I do not know the particular product but in general spray lubes have the tendency to become too plentiful on the outside of the chain. This film …
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Drivetrain lubrication for indoor training

If your aim is to reduce chain wear thoroughly removing grit is more important than the choice of lubricant. As long as it is a bike chain lube. …
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Ultrasonic cleaner power requirements, for cleaning chains before waxing

This question is a follow-up to Ultrasonic cleaner advice, for cleaning chains before waxing. I plan to lubricate my chains by immersion in molten paraffin wax. The advantages and disadvantages are d …
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