[Bicycle Maintenance] Graduate from "Hands Covered in Black"! A chain lubricant that simply applies while rotating in reverse

The lubrication of a bicycle chain diminishes little by little with each ride. Frequent maintenance is necessary, but if oil gets your hands dirty or wiping it off becomes a hassle, you might end up leaving it for weeks… and I’m sure I’m not the only one who has experienced this. A dry lubricant for bicycles is likely to change these common issues.

The reason chain maintenance becomes a hassle is that.

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The bicycle chain is a component that becomes increasingly dirty and dry the more you ride. However, when it comes time to maintain it, you might find yourself confused about the amount of oil and where to apply it, and before you know it, your fingertips are black... You want to maintain it regularly, but you also want to be mindful of time efficiency. For those looking for a solution, a new maintenance method using the dry lubricant for bicycles, "CHA," seems to be a good fit.

Just hit it against the chain and reverse the rotation.

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"It's that simple…?" The usage is so straightforward that you might think that. Just lightly touch the main body to the chain and reverse the pedals for a few seconds to complete the lubrication. There's no need to apply oil one section at a time like with liquid oil, nor the hassle of wiping off excess oil. Because you can easily use it even before departure, it seems to make chain maintenance, which often gets skipped with "I'll just not do it today," much easier.

It's a new concept of dry lubrication rather than oil.

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The reason for the ease of use is the solid lubrication by graphite. The fine particles form a lubricating film inside the chain, which does not become sticky like liquid oil and is less likely to attract dust and sand.

One application covers about 180km of riding and offers three types—Core, Storm, and Trail—tailored to weather and road conditions. The refillable design is also a nice point as it allows the main body to be used for a long time.

If preparing to ride becomes easier, cycling will become much more enjoyable.

Source: Makuake.

Bicycles can change in lightness and quietness with just a little bit of attention. That’s why maintenance should be easy. CHA is a new type of chain lubricant that rethinks the very act of "applying oil." If it can avoid getting your hands and clothes dirty and can be prepared in just a few seconds, you might find yourself reaching for it naturally before commuting or before a weekend tour.

Product Name: CHA
Price: Starting from 6,980 yen; Refill: 1,980 yen
Size: Approximately 116×68×12mm
Weight: Approximately 33g
Usage Guidance: Approximately 180km (one application)

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