By Kevin H Weiss
Keeping your __bike parts properly cleaned and lubricated is crucial for good performance. Lubrication protects moving parts from excessive wear caused by friction, prevents them from "freezing up," and helps keep rust and corrosion at bay.
Be careful, though. Over-lubricating can lead to poor performance and component damage (excess lubricant will attract dirt and other abrasive particles). As a general rule, excess lube should always be carefully wiped away before the bicycle is ridden.
When lubricating your bike, really all you have to look for is the moving parts, where metal pieces move against one another. Use a light, specially-formulated __bike lubricant and not any old junk that you find in your garage. Oil that is too thin will dissipate quickly and not hold; oil that is too thick will gum up and attract lots of dirt.
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