FAQ

 

FAQ:

What's our story?

     We are avid cyclists and have been for 40 years. We saw the need for a better simpler way to lube our chains. We started with a very simple design. We have gone through a dozen prototypes to get where we felt it was good enough to bring to market. RotaLuber is a product by cyclists for cyclists.

 

 How to use the RotaLuber?

  1. Thoroughly clean your chain, cassette and chain ring.
  2. Locate the connector link.
  3. Back pedal the crank arm and count how many rotations it takes to return to the connector link. [Usually 3-5]
  4. Pour your chain lube into the squeeze bottle and thread it onto the tool. Use the mixing sphere in the bottle to mix the oil if needed.
  5. Place the tool on the  lower run of the chain and engage the sprocket teeth of the roller on to the chain.
  6. You can steady your hand against the derailleur tension arm, start to back pedal the crank arm slowly. You want to have a slight tension on the chain from the extended part of the tool. [This is what rotates the chain rollers]
  7. Once you have a good feel slowly start to squeeze the bottle and watch the lube being deposited on each roller of the chain.
  8. .Count the rotations of the crank arm to know you have lubed all the links.
  9. Wipe off any excess lube from the chain, chain ring, cassette sprocket and derailleur pulley sprockets and your done.

 

Can I use any brand of Chain Lube?

Yes. Use the flow adjustment knob to adjust between thinner and thicker oils. Flow adjustment screw is pre-set at full open position. Try this setting first. If there is too much oil flow turn knob clockwise 1 turn at a time, to adjust for your lubes best application rate. Lubes with some color and thickness are easier to see when you apply them. 

What is the best flow knob adjustment to know I'm applying the correct amount of oil?

If you are seeing substantial amount of oil between the rollers and on the chainring teeth, turn the knob clockwise to decrease the flow. When you see oil only on the roller surface and minimal oil on the chainring teeth, you have the correct setting.

 

 Do I need to clean the chain before Lubing?

Yes. It's always best to clean Chain thoroughly before applying the Lube. This will help the RotaLuber to rotate the chain rollers, sucking the oil inside to the pin.

 

What direction should the chain be run through the RotaLuber?

The chain must move thorough the tool in the direction of the arrow on the outside of the tool.

 

How do I back pedal the crank arm on my e-bike?

Use an allen key in one of the chain ring bolts, then back pedal the crank arm against it so you can rotate the chain ring backwards will work best.

 

What bicycle chains will the RotaLuber work on?

The tool is designed to work best with 10, 11 and 12 speed chains only at this time.