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[Closed] New chain & lube (that question again)

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So many opposing arguments on the web and about this. New shimano chain: comes with factory lube. Leave on? Leave on but degrease outer chain? Fully degrease entire chain and re/lube by submerging in melted candle wax at midnight upon a ley-line?

Did this ever get sorted out? I’m in the UK, so dust/heat really not an issue. More mud/wet/road salt etc


 
Posted : 08/03/2018 10:07 am
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I always fully degrease new chains because the factory lube is super sticky and soon turns into a mess.

My chains seem to last a decent amount of time too, so I'll keep on doing so.


 
Posted : 08/03/2018 10:10 am
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Mine don't seem to come in that sticky lube any more. Anyone else noticed that?


 
Posted : 08/03/2018 10:14 am
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No more Shimano green grease? What is the world coming to?


 
Posted : 08/03/2018 11:11 am

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