05-01-13, 12:22 AM
The idea is to keep the chain moist and 'cool' and yes water will eventually wash it all off, but if the oiler is working correctly it will keep oiling the chain faster than the water will wash it off. I should have have made it clearer when washed with water the sticky residue needs a bit more effort to shift it and this stays on the chain for longer. I have noticed that when spilt it can be washed clean easily with water. Unlike ordinary oil it does not stick as well to tyres, thankfully.
The biggest killer of a chain is being run dry.
The biggest killer of a chain is being run dry.