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TIL a bike mechanic in Portland changed how I think about gear maintenance
I was at a neighborhood co-op fixing my chain when a guy named Leo stopped by and asked why I was using aerosol lube. He said 'that stuff just attracts grit' and handed me a tiny bottle of oil he mixed himself. He spent 10 minutes explaining how he tests different ratios for wet and dry conditions. Now I actually pay attention to what I'm putting on my drivetrain. Has anyone else had a random stranger totally change how you do a basic skill?
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angela_park7d ago
that stuff just attracts grit" - yeah my bike chain has been secretly filing a restraining order against me for neglect.
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reese_lane297d ago
My buddy Kyle tried that fancy ceramic lube once, swore it was the best thing since sliced bread. He literally spent 20 minutes cleaning his chain after one ride through some light dust, said it turned into this nasty gray paste. Now he just uses basic oil and wipes it down after every ride, doesn't even care about the wet stuff. His chain actually looks cleaner now than when he was using that "premium" grit magnet stuff. Guess sometimes the simple route wins out, you know?
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