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I'm curious, what do you do when putting a new chain on a bike? Do you just put it on and ride it, do you clean and lube it first or just lube it??

I put a new one on my Cervelo R3 and either I got a lot stronger the last few weeks or a new chain made a lot more difference than I would have thought. I was climbing a number of hills in one harder gear than normal. It was a noticeable difference. For sure I'm not lighter, in fact I'm heavier if anything but I have put in quite a few miles the last few weeks.

My old chain had about 5500 miles on it but measured very good and shifted fine. I just it was time to slap a new one on the bike......The new chain is a little lighter but good grief we're talking about a few grams and not pounds!!!