lubeing chainwheel/sprocket teeth?

[Paul]

In a bike magazine maintainance article I read some time ago it suggested changing through all the
gears whilst lubricating a chain in order to get lube on the teeth of the cassette sprockets and
chainwheels. I had not come across this before and was wondering if there is any wisdom is applying
lube to sprocket/chainwheel teeth or not.

Thanks for any thoughts, Paul

 

[Matt O'Toole]

"Paul" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...

> In a bike magazine maintainance article I read some time ago it suggested changing through all the
> gears whilst lubricating a chain in order to get lube on the teeth of the cassette sprockets and
> chainwheels. I had not come across this before and was wondering if there is any wisdom is
> applying lube to sprocket/chainwheel teeth or not.

I would avoid this, as all it does is put oil all over the place, which attracts dirt. A little oil
on these parts is helpful. I just noticed a big imrovement in shifting smoothness when going back to
oil from a waxy lube (Boeshield). I wipe my chain before riding to keep dirt from sticking, but even
then the film that's left is plenty.

In fact it's quicker and easier to put a drop of oil on each link, than to quickly stream it on the
chain, and then wipe the excess from everywhere that it doesn't belong.

Matt O.

 

[Paul]

Thanks for the thoughts. I wasn't sure that lube on the chainwheels was a good idea, particularly
now in the summer with lots of dust around.

I've tried wax and dry teflon lubes and must say that I prefer oil too.

Thanks again, Paul.