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2. Silca - Wikipedia

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   Silca [1] is a cycling parts and accessories manufacturer. They were founded in 1917 by Felice Sacchi just outside of Milan, Italy. SILCA has been an innovator in many aspects starting by being the first company to put gauges on pumps, [2] the first to create a high pressure frame pump, [3] and more recently the first to have a valve controlled CO 2 inflator. [4]

3. X-ring chain - Wikipedia

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   Like the O-ring chain it has sealing rings which keep the contaminant (dirt) out, and lubricant in between the pins and bushings. This is known as internal lubrication. However, unlike O-ring chain, it has X-shaped seal which does not experience increased surface area (which is in contact with the chain plates) when under pressure.

4. Self-lubricating chain - Wikipedia

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   After they made further improvements to the oil impregnation and sintering technologies, they received a patent for their lube-free roller chain, as evidenced by Patent #JP20070237969. [5] In the new design, advancements in powder metal bush technology allowed engineers to design a bush that had a smaller diameter yet was stronger, which ...

5. Kerosene - Wikipedia

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   It can be used to remove candle wax that has dripped onto a glass surface; it is recommended that the excess wax be scraped off prior to applying kerosene via a soaked cloth or tissue paper. [58] It can be used to clean bicycle and motorcycle chains of old lubricant before relubrication. [58] It can also be used to thin oil-based paint used in ...

6. Motor oil - Wikipedia

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   Motor oil, engine oil, or engine lubricant is any one of various substances used for the lubrication of internal combustion engines. They typically consist of base oils enhanced with various additives, particularly antiwear additives , detergents, dispersants , and, for multi-grade oils, viscosity index improvers .

7. Cold-weather biking - Wikipedia

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   The OBLP states that winter cyclists use a "thickish lube" on their chain and derailleurs. [2] An Ottawa bike website states that there is a downside to using oil lubricants: "[o]il lubes are a quick and dirty way to keep your bicycle running in winter, [because] oil doesn’t freeze and it does displace water – thus preventing freezing.