[9fingers]

The Fortnine "scientific" studies aren't all that scientific, but he does some up with some interesting test ideas, and while there's rarely any real data results, they're useful comparisons between whatever he's testing.  I've used Bel-Ray for awhile now, and thought I was happy with it, but despite my best efforts at keeping the chain plates covered with the stuff, I found surface rust on some of them after winter storage.

What I find most interesting about the chain lube discussion is the wild variety of experiences users seem to have with what flings off and what doesn't...

If you keep it under 35mph.........less flings off!

[Narada]

I wonder what would happen if one used Hilton Hyper Lube on a chain?    That stuff might fling out spider webs or cotton lube candy!  Then again, it is very slippery stuff...

[gizzo]

What I find most interesting about the chain lube discussion is the wild variety of experiences users seem to have with what flings off and what doesn't...

Same here.  It must really depend on how much and how often the lube is applied.  My own unscientific experience draws me to conclude that if it doesn't fling, it's not such a great lubricant. I use non flinging lube on my track bike.  The others, I'll put up with a small mess for the chain's sake.
To each their own.

[mike_bike_kite]

Wouldn't you do better just fitting a chain guard? Perhaps even a front mudguard extender. I can't help feel that throwing more oil on the chain will just attract the dirt and cause more issues. Obviously there's also the extreme measure of just riding more slowly over the dirt road.

[sjbiat]

If I change from oil to wax, do I need to be meticulous about cleaning first?

-Stephan

[Mad4Bullets]

It's in your best interest to perform a proper cleaning first, but if I had a right side-mounted side car I wouldn't be too excited about the job at hand.  I'd expect there's not much room to get in there to clean the chain. Good luck.