When to first lube a new cluster and chain

[Iqbal]

My LBS told me that there is no need to lube my new cassette and chain (SRAM red). Even though they both looked bone dry to me.

 

But surely they gonna need some lube at some time or the other.

 

Advice ?

[dollar]

I would lube it with wax right away - while it's still lekker clean.

[Iqbal]

which wax would you recommend

 

 

[LazyTrailRider]

Igbal, new chains are perfectly lubed OOB (Out Of the Box), so there's no immediate need. Listen to it brand new to get a feel for what it should sound like, then... give it a few rides and listen again, you'll definitely notice when it starts to become dry.

Before anyone starts mocking my scientific method , bear in mind that this is the easiest method

[Mackie]

Can you over lube a chain? Dont think so.

Cassetes themselves do not need lube the chain gliding over the teeth provides the lubrication.

[AndreZA]

You don't lube a cassette, you lube the chain only. It should actually be degreased properly before installation and then lubed. It does not really matter what you use. You can even use 3-in-1 naaimasjien oil.

[Jakes_1]

the best way to know when your chain is dry is to:

1. Weigh 1 piece of 2 ply paper towel on a very expensive scale

2. Wipe exactly 5cm of chain with the paper towel.

3. Remove all the sand etc. from the paper towel

4. Weigh the paper towel again and if the difference in weight is less than 5.221385g then its time to lube

 

sorry for the nonsence, but i had to

 

[Mackie]

You don't lube a cassette' date=' you lube the chain only. It should actually be degreased properly before installation and then lubed. It does not really matter what you use. You can even use 3-in-1 naaimasjien oil.[/quote'] I also use naaimasjien oil for my Mavic freewheel body, it's non corrosive oil. Anything to do with naai can't be bad at all.

[dollar]

You okes are snoep with lube hey?

 

While the chain/cluster is still clean I spray with a aerosol wax - chain and cluster. This forms a tit gold coloured layer over the whole  system. Dust does not stick to it and everything works nice and slick. Stays clean. BTW - I ride a road bike. 

[Iqbal]

thanks dollar. Will try out that aerosol wax. Sounds like just the thing i was looking for.

[dollar]

Pleasure - remember though that if you ask 10 okes about chain lubes you will get 10 different answers. All boils down to personal experience I guess.