Chain Lube attracts dirt? Chain lube. A great hoax, perpetrated on the unknowing that will destroy your chain. Here's why. At one time, long ago, before Oring chains, it was necessary to add lubricant to the dry bearings that are formed by the pins of the chain. With the advent of Oring chains this lubricant became unnecessary. Orings seal the lubricant inside the pins and rollers. Your duty, as a chain owner, is to keep the Orings healthy and happy so they can keep the lubricant inside where it will ensure you chain lives a long and fruitful life. You'll notice that chain lube is advertised with slogans like "Won't Fly Off". Well that's just terrific. The stuff must be all kinds of sticky to withstand the Gforces generated by a chain whizzing along at full chat. That most excellent tackiness attracts and holds dust, dirt and little rocks that will grind your Orings into worthlessness. You'd be better served by giving the chain an occasional cleaning with WD40. It'll keep the glop off of your Orings and won't attract debris. I'm currently getting in the low 20K range out of chains using this technique. Some guys over on the VFR list are using a Scott Chainoiler (no chain lube with its attendant stickiness) and are getting nearly 40K out of chains. Also, don't squirt your hose at the Orings. They don't like it and will fail in short order. dave team K ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dave & Tina Swider Marin County, California ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue, 9 Jul 2002