Waxing multiple chains - What size slow cooker do you use?
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It's the excess lube on the outside that attracts the dirt and dust. Wipe all that away, and most of the "dirty" problem goes away. The only oil I want on my chain is inside the rollers.
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So, do you have any advice to the OP or nah? I'm sure that there are plenty of threads on oil-based lubes, otherwise.
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No mark. No stain. Not even a greasy feeling on my left hand.
Consider the question answered...if you know what I mean.
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Yes. See below.
Not that in any way do you think you'll believe this (nor do I really care if you do or don't), but I just grabbed my chain at the bottom with my left hand, and spun the cranks backwards with my right hand while grasping the chain with my left hand for a revolution of the cranks. Last time I rode was Sunday.
No mark. No stain. Not even a greasy feeling on my left hand.
Consider the question answered...if you know what I mean.
Not that in any way do you think you'll believe this (nor do I really care if you do or don't), but I just grabbed my chain at the bottom with my left hand, and spun the cranks backwards with my right hand while grasping the chain with my left hand for a revolution of the cranks. Last time I rode was Sunday.
No mark. No stain. Not even a greasy feeling on my left hand.
Consider the question answered...if you know what I mean.
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I put oil on my chain, spun it around, and wiped off the excess. Don’t really think that was “twenty times the effort” compared to doing what you do. Also didn’t have to take my chain off. I also didn’t need to buy any more kitchen appliances. Your last question is silly considering wax is a “lube.”
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I put oil on my chain, spun it around, and wiped off the excess. Don’t really think that was “twenty times the effort” compared to doing what you do. Also didn’t have to take my chain off. I also didn’t need to buy any more kitchen appliances. Your last question is silly considering wax is a “lube.”
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