Re: Need a new chain . . .

Posted by sgtslag on
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With the regular chains, the only lubrication is what you apply, externally (the book says to soak them in hot oil, prior to use, which just allows it to soak through all of its parts, and connections); with X/O-ring chains, there is grease within each roller, which allows the chain to last much longer.

With the X/O-ring chains, you still need to lubricate!  They still need lubricant on the outside of the rollers, and around the side plates that connect all of the rollers together, forming the continuous chain.  Be careful what lubricant you apply.  Back in the '70's, we had skateboards with sealed roller bearings, in each wheel.  WD-40 was new, to us, at least, so we tried it:  it flushed out all of the grease, from behind the seals; the wheels rolled really easily, and loudly, as they no longer had any lubricant in them!  The bearings wore out within a month of usage...  Find a chain lube you like, and apply it every 300 miles, on a warm chain, after riding.  That X/O-ring chain should last you quite a while, if well lubed.  Cheers!