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jimspeed
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PostPosted: 09:52 - 08 Apr 2010    Post subject: Have i just wasted my time and money?? Reply with quote

ok new to this biking lark Rolling Eyes i just bought a loobman for my bike and fitted it the other night, now it turns out i have a DID O ring chain and a mate recons it wont need oiling as often..
i thought it would help at least with sprocket wear if nothing else??
have i wasted £20 and a hour or so of my time or not??
no centre stand so oiling manually is a pain Question Thumbs Up
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 10:11 - 08 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your mate is talking bollocks.

O and 'X' Ring chains still need the same maintenance as ordinary chains, its just that they last longer and are generally tougher.

A loobman is a worthy upgrade, just be careful of overoiling the chain and getting lube all over your back tyre.
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PostPosted: 12:09 - 08 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Take loobman, make your dumbass mate eat it!

Buy a scottoiler Thumbs Up


O/X ring chains need ample oiling too, but the loobman is a POS; my bro had one for a while but binned it as it was naff.
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jimspeed
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PostPosted: 12:17 - 08 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks guys, is what i thought.. loobman seems simple and easy to fit, and seems to do the job for me.. not as high tech as a scott but i prefer simple really..
cheers dudes Thumbs Up
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 12:37 - 08 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

DonnyBrago wrote:
Take loobman, make your dumbass mate eat it!

Buy a scottoiler Thumbs Up


O/X ring chains need ample oiling too, but the loobman is a POS; my bro had one for a while but binned it as it was naff.


Its all in the fitting. If its fitted properly it will be better than a Scottoiler. The thing with a Scottoiler is, it oils the chain when it doesn't need it. The Loobman just lubricates for the first few miles of a ride, which is what you need really.

If you fit a loobman badly it will be crap. If you're careful when you fit it it will be fine.
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