Thu May 22 11:05:22 1997
- Message No. 877
From: "Robert Rowe"
Subject: Re: No subject
Pre-installed User -> Onno van Schelven wrote:
> Dear @-friends,
>
> snip
> The @ has got an O-ring chain. That means that the chain has a
> reservoir of grease within itself, which should last the lifetime of
> the chain. Only if you force the grease out by heating the chain or
> putting a hot steamcleaner on it, this promise will be fulfilled.
The chain gets hot whilst you're riding, one of the things a Scott Oiler
does is provide cooling for the chain.
> The only task which remains for the @-owner is to keep the chain free
> from dirt and rust. Oil is not very well suited for this job, because
> dirt sticks very well to oil.
If you saw my chain and looked at a Bike with no Oiler, you'd probably
think mine was the cleaner chain. Genuine Scott Oil doesn't leave any
sticky residues etc. In actual fact, in the wet, when I believe you pick
up more dirt on the chain, I believe that the Oiler helps as when the
Oil is washed off, it takes the dirt with it.
> I have found a very good alternative: a spraycan with siliconespray,
> originally mend to keep bicycle-chains free of rust and dirt. The
> costs are about 10 DM for a spraycan, which lasts 50 times. The result
> is a shining chain which a very smooth surface which doesn't attract
> dirt. The same spray works wonders on squeaking doors
Maybe good for the door, but this doesn't allow for riding in the wet
etc when you'll need a greater application rate, which controlable
devices such as the Scott Oiler give you. The evidence in the UK is that
chain life is extended considerably by the use of such devices, on
correctly adjusted chains.
> The center stand is still recommended if you have to do the job by
> yourself.
Yes and it makes the Bike more compact when you put it in the Garage
etc.
> However if your ladyfriend is around a read about a few interested
> positions.
Sounds interesting, will there be pictures on a web site?
Yours
Rob
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