Re: Caught in rain

On 5/4/2025 6:16 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:

So I got caught yesterday in the rain. Not a huge down pour but steady and light for maybe 25 miles. I never cleaned the bike really but was thinking, should I re-lube the chain? I went out today road 49 miles never gave it thought about yesterday. Bike road ok I just wonder how important it really is? My lube of choice is box store 3 in 1 oil rated for 1/4 HP applications. Used if for the past 17 years
 I have been refinishing my kitchen cabinets no time to do routine bike maintenance but I manage a ride in.

This just caught my eye
https://bikerumor.com/simplyfast-123bike-lube-cube-claims-to-be-cleanest-easiest-way-to-lubricate-a-chain/
Apparently it's a block of wax that you hold in place on the chain while rotating the pedals backwards. There aren't any real user reviews yet, seems to me it's missing a rather significant point of getting in between the rollers and pins.
Might be worth a try though at MSRP of $10. Certainly couldn't be worse than 3-in-1.
https://www.event-gear.com/simplyfast-s-cube-an-all-new-way-to-lube-your-chain/
I think I'll spring for it and try it on my commuter, then report back.