E-Bike Chain Lube

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E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby peter » Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:52 pm

Any reason to use e-bike specific chain lube? Or more of a marketing hype?

Usually apply Rock and Roll Dry Lube, works well since I only ride in good weather. :D

Learned something new, the chain doesn't go back when free wheeling, any tricks or need a stand to lift the rear wheel?

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Re: E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby Thoglette » Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:28 pm

peter wrote:
Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:52 pm
Or more of a marketing hype?
Got it in one.
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Re: E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby open roader » Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:23 pm

I use the same ProLink Gold lube on my partner's Liv Rove E+ 9 speed chain - same cleaning regime too - no issues 700+km down the track.

Carefully flip the bike upside down protecting the saddle rim and bars and lube it that way until you procure a rear stand.
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Re: E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby feral grasshopper » Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:57 pm

peter wrote:
Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:52 pm
Any reason to use e-bike specific chain lube? Or more of a marketing hype?

Usually apply Rock and Roll Dry Lube, works well since I only ride in good weather. :D

Learned something new, the chain doesn't go back when free wheeling, any tricks or need a stand to lift the rear wheel?
On mine, if you slide a like 4mm hex tool through one of the chainring bolt holes and the push the crank backwards against this the chain will free wheel. E- bike shop mechanic showed me, very handy and easy

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Re: E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby peter » Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:44 pm

open roader wrote:
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:23 pm
Carefully flip the bike upside down protecting the saddle rim and bars and lube it that way until you procure a rear stand.

I have a folding work stand, but would like to avoid setting it up just to lube the chain. :D

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Re: E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby peter » Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:45 pm

feral grasshopper wrote:
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:57 pm
On mine, if you slide a like 4mm hex tool through one of the chainring bolt holes and the push the crank backwards against this the chain will free wheel. E- bike shop mechanic showed me, very handy and easy

That's clever, never thought of that. Now I know how it works, such a simple and effective trick. :D

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Re: E-Bike Chain Lube

Postby open roader » Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:54 pm

feral grasshopper wrote: On mine, if you slide a like 4mm hex tool through one of the chainring bolt holes and the push the crank backwards against this the chain will free wheel. E- bike shop mechanic showed me, very handy and easy
I'm going to try this one too on the Yamaha Sync Drive motor
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