I just got a new bike (my first one actually!), a Lemond Tourmalet, and I've been reading a lot about maintenance, etc. and what I should be doing after every ride / every week, and so on.
I know that when the chain gets to be 12" and 1/16th inches long for 12 links it's time for a new chain of course, but my question is about lubing. Where I live the conditions are usually dry and temperature around 60-80 or so, so nothing too extreme.
What should I do for lubing / cleaning the chain? How often should I take it off the bike and degrease it, etc. Also, what are your suggestions for chain lube / degreaser?
Thanks a lot...I've looked up information on this but found a lot of conflicting opinions as to what sort of lube to use, and how often to do it, so I was hoping someone here might have a better explanation.
I know that when the chain gets to be 12" and 1/16th inches long for 12 links it's time for a new chain of course, but my question is about lubing. Where I live the conditions are usually dry and temperature around 60-80 or so, so nothing too extreme.
What should I do for lubing / cleaning the chain? How often should I take it off the bike and degrease it, etc. Also, what are your suggestions for chain lube / degreaser?
Thanks a lot...I've looked up information on this but found a lot of conflicting opinions as to what sort of lube to use, and how often to do it, so I was hoping someone here might have a better explanation.