Applying lube to chain?

[highpeakrider]

This is a real daft question.
What’s the best method to apply lube to the chain if you can’t peddle backwards?

On a normal MTB I’d just rotate the cranks, do I need to put it on the stand every time?

 

[R120]

Basically yes

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I use an Allen key in the chainring bolts on the Levo that allow the chain to be rotated in reverse.

 

[highpeakrider]

I use an Allen key in the chainring bolts on the Levo that allow the chain to be rotated in reverse.

Good idea, works fine on a Focus Jam

 

[R120]

I use an Allen key in the chainring bolts on the Levo that allow the chain to be rotated in reverse.

The best ideas are the ones where when you hear them it seems so bloody obvious! Great tip

 

[Dax]

I get a mate to lift the bike by the saddle, or flip it upside down if I'm on my own.

 

[Levorunner]

Allen key for the win! ???

 

[eFat]

You can rotate back the chainring by hand easily.

 

[Donnie797]

Another way to do it is using the walk-assist. Approach the bike from the non-drive side and bend ober the bike, grabbing the left grip, oil in the right hand and simultaneously lifting the rear on the chainstay, while pressing the walk-assist button and putting the oil on the moving chain. It takes a bit of training, but it works fine out in the trails.

 

[davegixer]

Another way to do it is using the walk-assist. Approach the bike from the non-drive side and bend ober the bike, grabbing the left grip, oil in the right hand and simultaneously lifting the rear on the chainstay, while pressing the walk-assist button and putting the oil on the moving chain. It takes a bit of training, but it works fine out in the trails.

Me too, I use walk assist, only on the stand though; I need my fingers for picking my nose.

 

[Donnie797]

Me too, I use walk assist, only on the stand though; I need my fingers for picking my nose.

I wouldn't call this lazy, it's just a genius form of saving energy for the rides ^^

Lazy even more genius would be to mount the oil-bottle to the bike-stand

 

[Doomanic]

DIY chain lubing is for suckers...

The Scottoiler Cycle S1 lubes your chain so you don't have to

 

[Kernow]

DIY chain lubing is for suckers...

The Scottoiler Cycle S1 lubes your chain so you don't have to

I was wondering when Snottoiler would try the bicycle market ,
I like the quote in the article
Scottoiler has produced similar – successful – systems for motorcycles for many years so if anyone can make a go of it it'll probably be these guys.
I wonder how many bikers would agree ?

 

[Levorunner]

DIY chain lubing is for suckers...

The Scottoiler Cycle S1 lubes your chain so you don't have to

Like they say(A sucker is born every minute).

 

[Gary]

Scotoiler were producing systems for bicycles 20 years ago.
A guy I rode with back then when I lived in glasgow was 'sponsored' by them. (well... he lived next to the Scotoiler premises and they got him to use and promote the product. I'm not sure any formal deal or money ever changed hands) He raced DH. it made zero sense to use a Scotoiler on a DH bike then and still does today.