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The best bicycle chain lubricant

Bicycle drive chain standard dimensions

Shimano XTR chain, model name CN-M9100. Picture 6a

Dimension standards for bicycle driving chains. Pitch, inner and outer widths of single, and multi-speed bicycle driving chains.

Bicycle chain wear (elongation)

Chain pitch is shown with green markers, though it is determined by measuring the distance between 3 adjacent pins (blue mark) and dividing it by two. Picture 4

Bicycle chain lubricants – explained

Compatibility [01] Chains

Which bicycle chains can be combined with which number of “speeds” i.e. number of rear sprocket systems. Single and multi-speed

When to replace the chain on a bicycle?

When is a bicycle chain worn ("stretched"), i.e. when should you replace your bicycle's chain?

Chain length sizing for bicycles with derailleurs

Chain sizing for bicycles with derailleurs

Determining single speed chain length

Chain length sizing for singe speed bicycles

How to securely lock a bicycle

How to lock a bicycle – so that it is secure and is not easily stolen. Explanation of locking techniques that work best, making it very hard for the thieves

Bicycle locks – how to choose a secure bicycle lock

Bicycle locks explained - types, pros and cons of each, and how to find a secure bicycle lock

Bicycle locks – what types of locks are made and how to choose a secure bicycle lock. Is one good lock better than several poor ones?

Bicycle – how many speeds?

Double (up) and triple (down) chainring multi speed bicycle chainline. When measuring, the middle of the sprocket set is taken as a reference.

How to lubricate a bicycle chain?

How to properly lubricate a bicycle chain?

Chain wear and lubrication explained. What is the best bicycle chain lube? How to clean, and lubricate it? How often?