Originally Posted by
alcjphil
I see oil and gunk at the outside of the pulleys. The inside bushings and the insides of the covers are what needs lube. For that the pulleys need to be dismantled and serviced
I had hoped I could make my point clearly, I guess I didn't. A chain, a derailler cage, derailleur pulleys, etc., don't look that that on a well-cared for bike. Chirping sound or not. It may just be a case of the common misconception that "more is better" when it comes to lubing a chain. I strongly suspect it is. There's a photo, and I reacted to it, that's all.