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    Rowena reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    You will need to clean that chain. If it has a quick link, take off the chain. The easy non-chemical way to clean it is to put it with...
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    Rowena reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    My experience with derailleurs and now the tensioner used with my IGH is that if the chain isn't relatively clean and lubricated every...
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    Rowena reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    I think the answer depends on what type of bike you ride. Derailleur cogs, cassette gears, chain rings and motor sprockets do wear, but...
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    Rowena replied to the thread Road Dust Problem.
    You make a very good point regarding the chain. But I’d like to know your thoughts regarding other components such as the motor and...
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    Rowena reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    Keep in mind a chain is a wear item and will need to be replaced eventually. Sure, cleaning and lubing on a regular basis will...
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    Rowena reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    My experience with dry lubes is that they don't last very long at all. If you read the description there's no mention for use in the...
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    Rowena reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    The WD 40 dry lube would probably work to keep dust from accumulating on most bike surfaces but IMO, it won't provide enough lubrication...
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    Rowena replied to the thread Road Dust Problem.
    So; apart from the hot wax solution (which probably lasts longer)… had anybody here tried the WD40 Specialist Dry Lube - sprayed onto a...
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    Rowena reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    What some are doing and I plan to try at the next chain change is pure paraffin and some dry Teflon powder. Ratio 50:1 respectively...
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    Rowena reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    The easy way is to just use paraffin wax. I use a base of soy wax with some paraffin and a dash of Muc-Off dry lube. Straight soy is not...
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    Rowena replied to the thread Road Dust Problem.
    South Africa
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    Rowena reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    Well you can definitely give the dry silicone spray a try... It's easy enough and not expensive and @6zfshdb that suggested it does a...
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    Rowena reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    No. The wax is dry and dirt does not stick but you will want to use some water in a spray bottle to rinse off the dust before you ride.
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    Rowena replied to the thread Road Dust Problem.
    This is brilliant 🤩 thank you! I would like to do this if I can find this product 👍🏻
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    Rowena reacted to PCeBiker's post in the thread Road Dust Problem with Like Like.
    You remove your chain a single time and clean it Really Really Good, then do the hot wax treatment then reinstall it on your ebike...
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