Well now that we know what not to do, what’s everyone’s favorite chain lube?
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Gen-Y-ine-86 on
I’ve been thinking about an actually precise oiling can. It would have four small oval-shaped “needle” nozzles with each opening having a size of about 2 x 0.2 mm which would be pointed directly and only at the hinges. It should also have a very precisely working, easy to control pumping mechanism with a high predictability of its function.
The first pair of nozzles would be pointing at the gaps between the inner and outer plates – Lubricating the friction surface between the inner and outer plates
Second pair fo nozzles would be pointing at the gaps between the inner plates and the roller – Lubricating the friction surfaces of the roller, between the inner plate and the side face of the roller and between the inner surface of the roller and the pin going through the roller.
The goal being that the oil is only dropped as close to the actual friction surfaces as possible, avoiding any unwanted oil contamination on the outer surface of the rollers or on any sides of the plates, which will help keeping the chain tidy.
Keeping in mind that the typical non-rustproofed chain will benefit from a light coat of oil, preferably in it’s solidified, dry form (e.g., dried up rapeseed oil or linseed oil)
In the writers own theory, reducing the amount of unneeded lubrication on the outer surface of the rollers, the chain should move (slide) less while rotating around a chainring due to having more friction between the rollers and the valleys of the teeth, thus causing less unwanted sliding in the valleys and therefore potentially reducing the overall wear to the chain rings.
maortega017 on
I use auto transmission oil on internal hubs and rub the extra on the chain. That’s been my maintenance 60 year old Raleigh’s that have never had the chains replaced. They still run !
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Good thinking removing the tire prior to lubrication 👍
Dork disc lubrication
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Someone call the cops, there is a bike crime in progress.
This is a no for me. I’m EVOO only.
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I’ve since (in the 5 min since posting) found this swell little oil can (and by found I mean thoughtfully acquired over the years then forgot)
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OP looking at his bike.
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This is not the way.
WD40 Users are quaking on their boots rn
Sunflower oil Is the best
Well now that we know what not to do, what’s everyone’s favorite chain lube?
I’ve been thinking about an actually precise oiling can. It would have four small oval-shaped “needle” nozzles with each opening having a size of about 2 x 0.2 mm which would be pointed directly and only at the hinges. It should also have a very precisely working, easy to control pumping mechanism with a high predictability of its function.
The first pair of nozzles would be pointing at the gaps between the inner and outer plates – Lubricating the friction surface between the inner and outer plates
Second pair fo nozzles would be pointing at the gaps between the inner plates and the roller – Lubricating the friction surfaces of the roller, between the inner plate and the side face of the roller and between the inner surface of the roller and the pin going through the roller.
The goal being that the oil is only dropped as close to the actual friction surfaces as possible, avoiding any unwanted oil contamination on the outer surface of the rollers or on any sides of the plates, which will help keeping the chain tidy.
Keeping in mind that the typical non-rustproofed chain will benefit from a light coat of oil, preferably in it’s solidified, dry form (e.g., dried up rapeseed oil or linseed oil)
In the writers own theory, reducing the amount of unneeded lubrication on the outer surface of the rollers, the chain should move (slide) less while rotating around a chainring due to having more friction between the rollers and the valleys of the teeth, thus causing less unwanted sliding in the valleys and therefore potentially reducing the overall wear to the chain rings.
I use auto transmission oil on internal hubs and rub the extra on the chain. That’s been my maintenance 60 year old Raleigh’s that have never had the chains replaced. They still run !
I just waxed my chain today.