Robin, I clean & lube my chain in a similar fashion to what Sheldon Brown recommends. I use SRAM chains with the PowerLink so I can remove the chain without tools and soak it in solvent if necessary. Thanks for the article.
Mark On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Robin <[email protected]> wrote: > Blah, blah, Sheldon Brown R.I.P. > "A Religious Question > > Chain maintenance is one of the most controversial aspects of bicycle > mechanics. Chain durability is affected by riding style, gear choice, > whether the bicycle is ridden in rain or snow, type of soil in the > local terrain, type of lubricant, lubrication techniques, and the > sizes and condition of the bicycle's sprockets. Because there are so > many variables, it has not been possible to do controlled experiments > under real-world conditions. As a result, everybody's advice about > chain maintenance is based on anecdotal "evidence" and experience. > Experts disagree on this subject, sometimes bitterly. This is > sometimes considered a "religious" matter in the bicycle community, > and much vituperative invective has been uttered in this regard > between different schismatic cults. > > This article is based on my personal and professional experience and > my own theories. If you disagree with them, I won't call you a fool or > a villain, you may be right. I hope you will extend me the same > courtesy." > > <http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html> > > Madison winter riding is particularly rough on chains. I like the > banana flavored Triflow®, and have to replace my drivetrain pretty > much every two years. > > Now, how about those bike lanes on East Johnson/Gorham? POOF! They're gone! > > R. > -- Mark N. Shahan ------ __o 607 Piper Drive ------- _`\<,_ Madison, WI 53711-1338 ---- (*)/ (*) (608) 274-9367 [email protected]
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