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Drivetrain lubrication for indoor training
Here is the case for wax as an optimal lube if you are OK with the added difficulty of using it. It's not just about drivetrain losses. Wax has also been shown to produce lower wear than wet lubes. ...
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Drivetrain lubrication for indoor training
Whatever is cheapest. when you're training, it doesn't matter how much Resistance you have. it will just mean you get a little bit of extra speed when you go outside. as such, there really isn't a ...
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Drivetrain lubrication for indoor training
The purpose of greasy and sticky lubes is to resist being washed out by water. (Hopefully this will never be a concern in your home.) The disadvantages to comfort and convenience are obvious.
If your ...
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Drivetrain lubrication for indoor training
The bike I put on my trainer is the trekking one, that I happen to use sometimes for utility purposes (and remove from the trainer then). So I continue with the lubricant that is on the bike. In this ...
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Shimano Claris stuck in highest gear
If the exposed inner cable is completely slack and one end is free, then its broken. You'll need to replace the inner cable with a new one, there is no good way to repair them. Fortunately they're ...
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