Hi with regards to the chain lube it is down to personal choice I have always used the Scottoiler system and found them to be fantastic, but they do take a bit of setting up so you don't over oil and end up with it all over the sidewall of the tire. Best to set up from the low setting and increase it if it still looks a bit dry, than slide down the road if it's to much. But if you go for the manual method allot of my friends prefer the chain wax as you don't get the fling off onto your tyre and it doesn't wash of as easy in the rain. Hope this helps Happy Safe Riding.