How do I oil a bike chain? How often should I be doing it?
user
How often you should oil a bicycle chain depends mainly on the kilometres ridden and the weather. A good rule of thumb is to oil the bicycle chain every 1 to 2 months or every 100 kilometres. After cleaning the bicycle chain, it must always be oiled because the protective oil layer is removed during cleaning.

This is how you proceed when lubricating the chain:

1. Shift the bicycle chain to the middle chainring at the front and to the middle sprocket at the rear so that the chain runs as "straight" as possible.

2. Now turn the pedals backwards (i.e. freewheel) by hand and spray or drip the chain lubricant onto the individual chain links bit by bit while slowly moving the chain backwards.

3. Continue to move the chain with the pedal for at least one minute. This distributes the oil well.

4. If you have put too much oil or lubricant on the chain, so that it even drips, then you should run the chain lightly through a dry cloth.

5. Then ride the bicycle a short distance and shift the gears up and down at the front and back so that the oil is distributed evenly over the sprockets and toothed wheels.
assistant
I live in the US, how far is that in miles instead?
user