On Dec 17, 5:25 pm, "Harry (Lincoln, Nebraska)"
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> Why after the ride????
The mineral spirits are a thinner, allowing the Mobil1 to get into the
pivots, rollers, and ... well ... whatever those other bits and pieces
are that you actually /need/ the lubrication ;-)
The goal, though, is to leave the lubricant behind, so you want to
leave ample time for the (very volatile) mineral spirits to
evaporate. Overnight is probably more than enough, and it's pretty
convenient.
> Here in Lincoln, Nebraska I need all the
> protection I can get. Not only do they sand and salt the streets but
> they also put it on most of the marked bike routes. This is a good
> thing to keep them clear but it can wreak havoc with chains and gears.
>
> I actually came home one day and noticed that, after the snow had
> melted off, my chain already ahd that "rust" color to it. That's why
> I clean it about every other day. Depending on how much I ride of
> course.
>
> Would there be a problem with using the synthetic alone I wonder? Or
> is there a reason for the mineral spirits?
See above. People have their opinions about the proportions of the
mix. I probably use too much mineral spirits (others talk about 3
parts Mobil1 to 1 part spirits), but ... it seem to work fairly well
for me.
WD-40 -- aside from displacing water quite well (WD = "Water
Displacement"), helps to free rusty parts. It's a pretty good
corrosion inhibitor, but, then, so is the Mobil1 that the mix leaves
behind.