[Doobie]

I have been told by those in bike shops that you need to remove the chain from the derailleur and sprockets to properly lube it. They said to place it in a bucket with a Cleaning and lubing solution to get rid of grease and debris.
This seems a little too extensive for just a routine maintenance kind of thing.
What do the rest of you think?

[littleblackxj]

Eh, it probably is for "pro-riders". Me personally, I just tip my bike upside down, turn the crankshaft and spray the chain with some clear chain lube. The lube I use is meant for motorcycles, but it works great for my bike

[Doobie]

I went out and got some T-9 lube, stuff works great. Doesn't clog the chain and keeps the dirt from sticking.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Doobie

I went out and got some T-9 lube, stuff works great. Doesn't clog the chain and keeps the dirt from sticking.

Sounds interesting man, are you using anything special to apply it with?

[cbman]

You're supposed to remove the chain, wash it in warm water/ solvent, soak the chain in oil overnight, then the next day hang the chain up to dry until excess oil is removed. After that you either reinstall it or (if you're going to store the chain) wrap it in some wax paper.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by cbman

You're supposed to remove the chain, wash it in warm water/ solvent, soak the chain in oil overnight, then the next day hang the chain up to dry until excess oil is removed. After that you either reinstall it or (if you're going to store the chain) wrap it in some wax paper.

Thanks for the information there, I never actually thought of completely removing the chain to lube it up. I will give it a try.

[hophead]

I have been using Rock & Roll lube. It cleans and lubricates the chain on the bike in one operation. Basically, you just freewheel the chain backwards while applying a stream of R&R. Wipe off the excess and go ride your bike. It's simple and works very well.

[Neuner]

Originally Posted by littleblackxj

Eh, it probably is for "pro-riders". Me personally, I just tip my bike upside down, turn the crankshaft and spray the chain with some clear chain lube. The lube I use is meant for motorcycles, but it works great for my bike

Same here only I use White Lithium Grease. Spray it on the chain & cassette before every ride. Never had an issue. I replace my chain every year. I don't have cassette damage either due to 'chain growth' wear & tear.

[hophead]

There really is only one way to properly clean & lube a chain.

[Roguefx]

Originally Posted by hophead

There really is only one way to properly clean & lube a chain.

Before using the method in the post above please be aware that in europe the possesion and use of:
Shelbroconol Pre-soak
Shelbrothane Cleaning Solvent
Deakinol Rinsing Solvent
Is illegal under the new antiterrorist legislation.
I believe that it is also illegal to use these in most of the USA except Utah and Texas.