Reddit reviews Tri-Flow TF0021060 Superior Lubricant Drip Bottle- 6 oz
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Special additives displace moisture and prevent rust and corrosionExcellent for chains, pivot joints, and for loosening rusted and corroded nuts and boltsHigh-grade petroleum oils provide optimum lubrication under extreme temperatures and humidity
Not grease, lube.
Grease is for bearings.
Triflow is one of the most popular lubricants. Wipe off any loose crud with rag. Over apply, allow to sit, wipe off excess. Do it once a month or so.
Is it o-ring? If so then you should only check the tension make sure it's not too loose. I made a couple 2500 miles trips and on the second with a new chain I didn't clean, lube or tension until I got home. It was getting a bit loose but not too much.
With an older chain I keep an eye on it: wipe it down at gas stations and I carry bicycle chain lube like the tri-flow if the rollers start making this chirpy noise. Takes about 2 minutes when filling up, assuming you have a centerstand.
If you do need to adjust tension on a trip, always err on the loose side. As you sit on the bike most swingarms take the rear axle further away from the pivot making the chain tighter as the seat goes down.
To check spokes: if you can shake the spoke and it's loose, it is probably broken.
I'm not surprised the tires are still in good shape, but with all that glass on the sidewalks you may want something a little more durable. Or, you could ride on the roads, if you're comfortable with that.
The loud sound is definitely something to try and figure out. Although, if the Schwinn is a cheaply built machine then you may need to replace some major things with higher quality components just to get the trike to run better for a longer period of time.
This [chain lube](Tri-Flow TF0021060 Superior Lubricant Drip Bottle- 6 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L9K9HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZgD4BbDKPCEWX) is what the bike shop I used to work at used.
Based on what you've said, a different bicycle might be something to look into. I know you said you have a low income, and that is highly prohibitive. But I would say keep an eye out for any chance at landing a replacement.
But for now, try your best to stay on top of the repairs to the best of your ability.
So I currently have some of this oil. Will that be okay to coat it with?
The two oils I use for that stuff are either Phil wood tenacious oil or tri flow. You can also use tri flow as a so-so chain lube but the Phil wood stuff will objectively be better. Since it's a bmx bike, I'd go tri flow, you don't need fancy shit. Carefully(!!!!!!!!!!) pop off the plastic seal with a razor blade or exacto knife, then apply a liberal amount of oil into the bearing. Pop the seal back on, then let the bearing sit on both sides for like 5 - 10 minutes so excess can drain a little. Wipe the bearing dry of any excess on the outside to deter collection of crap on the bearing then reinstall with small(!!) amounts of grease on the outside where the bearing presses into the hub. You can do this for any sealed cartridge bearing on your bike.