Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and Test Editor Dan Chabanov discuss how much chain lube to use, the different lube types, and ...

but a clean chain and drivetrain are almost as important as a lubed chain. Too much lube can actually damage your bike and components and accelerate the wear of the cassette, chain, and chainrings.

So, keep the chain clean. Ideally, clean it once a month if you’re using the bike frequently. This will get rid of all the old lubricant and the grubbiness that inevitably sticks to it ...

use turpentine oil to clean the chain and after that use chain lube from a popular brand like Motul, wax pool or gear 90 oil ...