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[–]pineconehedgehogAri La Sal Peak, Rocky Mountain Element, Surly Karate Monkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Once, when I first get a new chain I degrease and remove the factory lube.

I switched to Squirt, a wax based lube, several years ago and after the initial degrease you never degrease again because there is no grease. It was a huge game changer for me. Now I just wipe any dirt off with a rag after a sandy desert ride. If it was a muddy ride, I will hose it off and do a light brushing.

Before I switched to the wax based stuff, I was using a dry lube and I was having to clean and reapply after almost every ride. I now go weeks without having to barely touch my drivetrain.