Ok, but what will you do if you run out of battery during a ride or suffer an e-failure? Can't pedal back to base.
No need for them to be greasy or staining. Depending on your riding conditions you can go lube-free if you can accept the accelerated wear rate. Or use alternate lubes that aren't oils, and/or wipe down the chain as part of your pre-ride checklist (if you have one).
I've thought that scenario through before removing the chain. Running out of battery is unlikely since I have a volt/% meter that I keep an eye on. I kept a kit in the saddle bag at first: chain/quick link/tool to install/gloves. As I gained confidence riding w/o chain, I eventually removed the kit. If I do get an e-failure, I will walk the bike home. If too far or I don't feel like walking, lock bike up, take public transport, come back with car & pick it up.
Haven't found anything that keeps the chain clean in my chain-challenged riding environment (near constant rain most of the year). Tried numerous highly-rated concoctions, melted wax baths, etc.
Constant rain? What kind of temperature? Do you ride for transportation? Can't imagine it's for fun. How do you dress to stay warm and dry?
I didn't say constant rain. Near-constant rain or drizzle, or just rained, or about to start. At any rate, even when not raining the roads are usually wet and puddly. Rainy season temperatures usually between 20-60 F. Staying warm not such a problem as I work hard at pedaling. Good ski gloves, layers, good rain jacket with good neck wrapping, jeans (maybe with thermals underneath when temps are in the low 30sF or below). To try to stay drier (not really possible to stay completely dry) I will include water-resistant nylon overpants, a thin nylon helmet cover, and neoprene overbooties. There is a balance between keeping outside moisture out, and trapping perspiration-based moisture in.
Being in wet conditions most of the time, do you have electrical problems with switches, lights and throttle? How do you clean the bike clean and how often do you clean it?
Not so much anymore. Learned to form drip loops in the wiring runs and orient the connectors in positions where water will tend to shed away without pooling, and in locations not subject to heavy spray.
"Drip loops" How do they work? Have you tried Self Fusing Silicone Tape to wrap connectors and switches etc to keep water out?
