km 3812
Rig rides well, not many observations to report.
Applied a coat of SAE 20wt oil to the chain last week after riding in wet weather. Good news - it is quiet now; bad news - holds grit on chain, appears very dirty.
There is noise coming from front wheel, sounds like 'whhs - wssh' that is evident as long as wheel is rolling. Probably fender stay got bent at lockup and is rubbing on tyre.
Applied a coat of SAE 20wt oil to the chain last week after riding in wet weather. Good news - it is quiet now; bad news - holds grit on chain, appears very dirty.
There is noise coming from front wheel, sounds like 'whhs - wssh' that is evident as long as wheel is rolling. Probably fender stay got bent at lockup and is rubbing on tyre.
posted by Maple Leaf Cyclery @ 09:28
5 Comments:
At 15:29,
Tanya said…
Very impressive mileage for a $99 bike! I hate dirty chains so I usually buy the expensive self-cleaning lubes. Have you found any cheap solution that doesn't hold the grit?
At 22:10,
Maple Leaf Cyclery said…
Well, on the sunday bike, try to replace the chain every 1000km as a matter of course. They seem to only get dirty at the 1001km mark!
Also trying 'Prolink' chain lube from MEC (about $8/118mL). PL has a pleasant blend of tenacity, film strength and water resistance; bad news is that it smells like chemical and tastes yucky.
;)
At 13:47,
Tanya said…
Hmm, how do you know this information - are you licking your chain? ;)
At 15:03,
Anonymous said…
ProLink is great, I buy dura ace chains for 60 bucks :) This includes a bike I bought for 50 bucks :) They last any where from 4000 to 6000 km and they work alot better.
At 09:41,
Maple Leaf Cyclery said…
No no only take a little lick as it pours from bottle.
Also intruged by Pedro's 'chain j' it seems ecologically sound
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