Chain Lube Is Not A Personality Trait

Everyone has an opinion on chain lube. Spray this one, never use that one, clean it every ride, clean it when it looks sad, use a brush, do not use that brush, your mateâ?Ts cousin ruined a sprocket once. The truth is less exciting: be consistent and do not ignore it.

A chain does not need ceremony. It needs cleaning when it is grimy, lubrication when it is dry, and adjustment when slack moves outside spec. Wipe off the excess too. Fling all over the wheel is not proof of good maintenance.

Look after the chain and it quietly looks after the ride. That is the whole trick.