Hi everyone. I just picked up my new bike today, YEAH!! I noticed that the chain and gears are a little sticky. Is it suppose to come like this? Does it need to be lubed, or degreased, then lubed? Thanks.
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New bike, sticky chain?
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Whenever I install a new chain I always clean it first. The chains come with a "sticky" lube on them, I clean that off and apply a dry lube.
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buckybux said:
Whenever I install a new chain I always clean it first. The chains come with a "sticky" lube on them, I clean that off and apply a dry lube.
The "sticky lube" is actually not a lube, but an anti-corrossion agent to keep the chain from rusting. You should definitely clean and lube the chain before riding.Peace
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SUPER RIDER said:
The "sticky lube" is actually not a lube, but an anti-corrossion agent to keep the chain from rusting. You should definitely clean and lube the chain before riding.
Peace
Most likely its cosmoline which is a rust preventer applied for storage. Basically it's industrial strength vaseline. Most definitely clean it off before using.
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capwater said:
Most likely its cosmoline which is a rust preventer applied for storage. Basically it's industrial strength vaseline. Most definitely clean it off before using.
I just lube over the cosmoline and it works itself out pretty quickly.
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