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Scottoiler

 Active Fluid System.

More than just another chain lube, Scottoiler could best be described as manually operated oil pump, dispensing Scottoiler Active fluid to the chain on demand. The Active fluid is a blend of mineral oil, special additives and water, the water evaporates leaving a concentrated layer of protective deposit which lubricates and protects the chain. The usual grinding paste of oil and dirt sits on top of the protective layer so it can be washed off with ordinary water. Three squirts while pedalling is enough to relube the whole chain, with the added advantage that any fresh crud on the chain is flushed off by the water component of the Active Fluid.

Fitting is straightforward using the supplied instructions and the fitting kit more than comprehensive. The replacement jockey wheel is hollow and dispenses the lube through small holes onto the chain, the only other components are the reservoir and the pump, or 'squid' as Scottoiler call it. The reservoir fits behind the seat tube and the squid may be mounted in any convenient place, Scottoiler suggest either beneath the crossbar or on the handlebars. Connect the delivery tubes and it's ready to go. Scottoiler also supply a bottle of cleaning fluid to clean the chain prior to the first application of Active Fluid.

Two wet rides over the North York Moors, on sandy tracks and through peat quagmires (see TTB031) gave the Scottoiler a harsh baptism. Squeezing the squid during the ride kept the chain running smoothly and free from the dreaded chain suck, three squirts pedalling back to the car park and I was putting my bike away with a pristine chain. Well, significantly cleaner than the chains on the other lad's bikes anyway.

Although more of the Active Fluid is used than other lubes, it claims to prolong the life of the chain and drivetrain, meaning less money spent on chains and other components. I'll certainly be using the Scottoiler over the coming winter and hopefully getting more than my usual three months from a chain.

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