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pros/cons x-ring chain?

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Polar-Bus:
Chain wax is the worst thing you can use on an off road chain, as it traps dirt. All's i've ever used in conjunction with an O or X ring chain is some WD-40 to lube the outer rollers.

hughes:
O-ring and X-ring chains are for the most part maintenance free. I do use chain lube out of habit. I have used the wd-40 many times. I use the chain lube or wd-40 just to keep the chain from rusting. But their is still metal to metal contact with chain and sprockets so lube is still useful IMO.

don46:
I knew this would generate some discussion, As I said I don't run O-ring chains as a rule. As far as chain wax, best stuff I've used, and like all lubes you need to use it properly. Yeah, I've used belray, Pj1, motul, kawasaki and others, I hate most brands because of the flinging. If you find something you don't like, don't use it.

maddoggy:
i always use an o-ring chain. if you use a non o-ring chain for too long and it gets worn, it increases in total length. an increase in length means that each link is now longer. that will in turn excelerate the wear on your sprocket more than just normal wear.

whether or not i use chain lube depends on the dirt type i'll be riding in. if im riding a hard packed trail(not much dust) i'll use some bel-ray "superclean" chain lube (awesome stuff). it dries to the touch in a couple minutes , ends up like a dry grease. bel ray says this lube repels dirt and sand but i dont believe that. if i ride in soft fluffy dirt then i clean the chain off and run the chain dry so i dont get any extra sprocket wear from dirt adhesion to the lube. did i mention that i used to work for bel ray? they really do have great lube products. this method seems to work well for me. MADDOGGY

BDI:
regardless of what type of chain you run you have to lube the rollers. On my street bikes O-ring chain after about 600 miles the back wheel will only make one revolution when you spin It on the stand. Right after I lube the rollers with chain lube the back wheel easily make ten pluss revolutions. If you lube a chain any where else other then the rollers all you are doing Is giving dirt something to stick to you can't get grease back inside the pins of a chain where It counts by spraying It all over the out side of your chain. It Is also best to lube your chain when It Is hot from riding because the heat draws the lube inside the rollers. I like to lube my chain after I ride instead of before. I do this even If I plan On washing my bike It helps to keep water out of the rollers then I lightly lube the chain rollers after washing.

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