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From: Zen Cycle <funkmaster@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Caught in rain
Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 16:59:01 -0400
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On 5/4/2025 6:16 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
> So I got caught yesterday in the rain. Not a huge down pour but steady 
> and light for maybe 25 miles. I never cleaned the bike really but was 
> thinking, should I re-lube the chain? I went out today road 49 miles 
> never gave it thought about yesterday. Bike road ok I just wonder how 
> important it really is? My lube of choice is box store 3 in 1 oil rated 
> for 1/4 HP applications. Used if for the past 17 years
> 
> I have been refinishing my kitchen cabinets no time to do routine bike 
> maintenance but I manage a ride in.

This just caught my eye
https://bikerumor.com/simplyfast-123bike-lube-cube-claims-to-be-cleanest-easiest-way-to-lubricate-a-chain/

Apparently it's a block of wax that you hold in place on the chain while 
rotating the pedals backwards. There aren't any real user reviews yet, 
seems to me it's missing a rather significant point of getting in 
between the rollers and pins.

Might be worth a try though at MSRP of $10. Certainly couldn't be worse 
than 3-in-1.

https://www.event-gear.com/simplyfast-s-cube-an-all-new-way-to-lube-your-chain/

I think I'll spring for it and try it on my commuter, then report back.