Nooj
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With a spray can lube, a VERY light spray every 250 miles or so, 100 miles if it's been wet weather, one revolution of the chain will do. Most importantly... directly after a ride while the chain is still warm so the lube thins out and creeps into all the places it needs to be!
If chain wax is used, it needs to be cleaned off regularly as the dirt sticks to it and forms a grinding paste that will eat your chain and sprockets.
What ever you use, little and often onto a warm chain is the best way to do it. I highly recommend using a Scottoiler or something similar, it's so much less hassle than crawling round on the floor with a spray can.
If chain wax is used, it needs to be cleaned off regularly as the dirt sticks to it and forms a grinding paste that will eat your chain and sprockets.
What ever you use, little and often onto a warm chain is the best way to do it. I highly recommend using a Scottoiler or something similar, it's so much less hassle than crawling round on the floor with a spray can.