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I only use ProGold Prolink Xtreme on my bikes, all year round, really don't like 'wet' lubes.
I clean chains with a microfibre cloth (that's normally got wd40/gt85/oil/muc off bike spray remnants soaked into it), just cycle chain backwards, clamp cloth around chain tight, might give it a more thorough rub a section at a time if it's really manky. That normally gets it clean enough, then apply lube over 2-3 full revolutions of chain, keep cycling it, then wipe of excess.
A mate fully cleaned his chain Saturday, lubed with a wet lube, rode on dry trails with minimal dust, 8 miles, chain was minging after, mine was spotless. Shouldn't be using a wet lube I know, but it attracted so much crap, it definitely did more harm than good, and I couldn't see any visible excess lube on his chain before we started
Is wiping with a cloth/baby wipes adequate enough ? It only seems to clean the outside of the chain and not the links in the middle ?
I currently spray chain degreaser on the chain and then use a cloth to clean the chain. Then I put wet lubricant on it and wipe it again. Its a dirty job and was wondering if there was an easier way. Is it really necessary to do this after every off-road ride that involves mud, even outside of the Winter? Most of my rides are moderate in length (about 20-30 miles) and involve a lot of moorland.
Despite getting unlimited quantities of IPA, white spirit and various other solvents for free from work, I'm now following the KMC guide and not using them as it definitely strips the lube from inside. I've had an SLX chain rust after this, with lube on it! Just a wipe with rag to get the worst off after spraying with a hose seems enough.