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LU from California on 11/23/2024 2:27:16 PM:
Hello,
Can anyone give me info on what effects the wet or dry lime trail had on their chain? Did you get a buildup? Did you have any problems? I’m guessing it’s a good idea to clean your chain every day. Thx!
 
Jerry Whittle from O'Fallon Illinois on 11/24/2024 1:50:59 PM:
Both are rough on a chain. If it's wet, cleaning and lubing daily might help. If dry, I'd just clean and lube it once halfway through if you're doing the entire trail.

I recommend putting on a cheaper new chain shortly before the trip. Then just replacing the chain shortly after the end. That's what I've done a few times including twice on a tandem. The tandem is like changing three chains.
 
John Hutchins from PACIFIC on 11/24/2024 3:28:50 PM:
If it's dusty you will get limestone dust on your chain. Probably not much of a problem this time of year. I've never bothered to clean my chain on a Katy ride, with no problems. But others might feel differently.
 
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/11/2024 10:46:51 AM:
We ride a million billion miles on the trail and I have not noticed any crazy wear. I'd take some lube in case of rain, but otherwise, it's no biggie.

I think that the carbonates in the limestone are much softer than the silicates in sand.

Do whatever makes you the most comfortable!
 
Jim from St. Thomas on 12/11/2024 4:11:05 PM:
I agree if you're only going to ride a million billion miles you will probably not have problems. If you ride a billion billion miles I would look at investing in one of those titanium chains.
 
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/12/2024 12:24:45 AM:
I'd only go Ti if I thought I might hit a bajillion miles. ;)
 
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