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The best bicycle chain lubricant

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

Bicycle drive chain standard dimensions

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

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 wear (elongation)

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

When to replace the chain on a bicycle?

Chain length sizing for bicycles with derailleurs

Chain length sizing for singe speed bicycles

Determining single speed chain length

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 explained

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?

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

Bicycle – how many speeds?

How to lubricate a bicycle chain?

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