Good Chain Lube??? Mines WD40. :P
#201
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Going back to this post, a newly-found cycling buddy of mine has just purchased a used mountain bike for the princely sum of 30GBP (= 38USD). His chain looked worse than that out on our first ride together!
Of course, I advised him to purchase a new chain at least, and to oil it every now and then.
Of course, I advised him to purchase a new chain at least, and to oil it every now and then.
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Having been commuting for 10 years as my only form of transportation i have noticed absolutely no difference in any kind of lube regarding chain durability.
I can get about 4000km of a an 8sp chain and 8sp cass. same with 9sp.
I have tried using industrial greases, molykote with oil, motor oil, chain specific industrial lubes, wurth teflon spray. And it all works within 10% of each other.
just spray on some crap and it will last as long as it will imo.
I can get about 4000km of a an 8sp chain and 8sp cass. same with 9sp.
I have tried using industrial greases, molykote with oil, motor oil, chain specific industrial lubes, wurth teflon spray. And it all works within 10% of each other.
just spray on some crap and it will last as long as it will imo.
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Having been commuting for 10 years as my only form of transportation i have noticed absolutely no difference in any kind of lube regarding chain durability.
I can get about 4000km of a an 8sp chain and 8sp cass. same with 9sp.
I have tried using industrial greases, molykote with oil, motor oil, chain specific industrial lubes, wurth teflon spray. And it all works within 10% of each other.
just spray on some crap and it will last as long as it will imo.
I can get about 4000km of a an 8sp chain and 8sp cass. same with 9sp.
I have tried using industrial greases, molykote with oil, motor oil, chain specific industrial lubes, wurth teflon spray. And it all works within 10% of each other.
just spray on some crap and it will last as long as it will imo.
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Having been commuting for 10 years as my only form of transportation i have noticed absolutely no difference in any kind of lube regarding chain durability.
I can get about 4000km of a an 8sp chain and 8sp cass. same with 9sp.
I have tried using industrial greases, molykote with oil, motor oil, chain specific industrial lubes, wurth teflon spray. And it all works within 10% of each other.
just spray on some crap and it will last as long as it will imo.
I can get about 4000km of a an 8sp chain and 8sp cass. same with 9sp.
I have tried using industrial greases, molykote with oil, motor oil, chain specific industrial lubes, wurth teflon spray. And it all works within 10% of each other.
just spray on some crap and it will last as long as it will imo.
GET THEE GONE, HEATHEN! You may return when you've got some proper hearsay.
I've got no real preference either. Just whatever's on hand. Right now I've got three different bottles, all partially full, one of which I can't even find and none of which do I actually remember purchasing:
Of all things bicycle-related, the chain lube debate inspires the most indifference in me.
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I love the smell of napalm Chain-L in the morning!
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I've been using White Lightening Clean Ride on gravel rides for the last year. It works great. I squirt it on the chain just before every ride, and unless I'm riding through huge puddles the whole way, it'll stay on. No more sand and dirt grinding sounds, no huge jobs cleaning chains and gears, no having to use it the night before and let it dry (Like a another lube you "squirt" on). It just works and is very convenient. I wouldn't recommend it if you ride in the rain often though. If I get caught in a downpour, it might wash off at some point and I'll hear those birds chirping, but it's no big deal.
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I've been using Marvel Mystery Oil to clean my chain, then Synthetic Gear Lube to lube it.
I suppose I'll be told it's bad, but so far it's worked for me.
I suppose I'll be told it's bad, but so far it's worked for me.
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I've been using White Lightening Clean Ride on gravel rides for the last year. It works great. I squirt it on the chain just before every ride, and unless I'm riding through huge puddles the whole way, it'll stay on. No more sand and dirt grinding sounds, no huge jobs cleaning chains and gears, no having to use it the night before and let it dry (Like a another lube you "squirt" on). It just works and is very convenient. I wouldn't recommend it if you ride in the rain often though. If I get caught in a downpour, it might wash off at some point and I'll hear those birds chirping, but it's no big deal.
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Straight from WD40 manufacture to your eyes, read: https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/
While the above site does say it's fine to use on a bicycle chain I wouldn't use it, it's way too thin, but in a pinch it will work, drip some onto a chain, wipe the chain real well, and let it dry overnight and your good to go the next day...however after that ride you will have to reapply after each and every ride.
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WD-40's forte is getting rid of water. After a wet muddy mountain bike or road ride, hose your bike off. After you hose your bike off, THEN hit the chain, front and rear derailleurs with WD-40. Once the bike is dry, wipe off WD-40 residue and then apply your lubricant of choice. The WD-40 does a good job at displacing the water in your parts and chain but is not very good as a lubricant.
The one thing that keeps me from using WD-40 90% of the time, for the job it was intended to do, is that it can also act as a degreaser. It will break down many petroleum-based lubes and greases. My routine is to blow-off my bikes with my air compressor and not use WD-40.
The only time I use it is when I have old persistent grease on hard to reach places and I want to get it all out. WD-40 works really well to get those last remnants of grease out of cones, ball bearings and races. Although lately I've been using Clean Ride for that.......
The one thing that keeps me from using WD-40 90% of the time, for the job it was intended to do, is that it can also act as a degreaser. It will break down many petroleum-based lubes and greases. My routine is to blow-off my bikes with my air compressor and not use WD-40.
The only time I use it is when I have old persistent grease on hard to reach places and I want to get it all out. WD-40 works really well to get those last remnants of grease out of cones, ball bearings and races. Although lately I've been using Clean Ride for that.......
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#216
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I use some finish line lube or just some teflon based grease to work some into the chain. I hardly lube my chain and commute daily. I get a tiny bit of rust if I ride for long periods in the rain, but after a few miles the rust wears off and the chain is OK. I guess I lube it once every few weeks / months.
How I miss those days when I would actually use muck off to make my casset and chain look brand new after every couple of rides.
How I miss those days when I would actually use muck off to make my casset and chain look brand new after every couple of rides.
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Haha, I use WD40. I was looking at Finish Line's Dry stuff. Not sure though. What's good and price conscious?
The WD40 drips all over the rim and frame when things get spinning. Then I have to clean those up afterwards. This happens even if I towel the chain down.
I want something that's not making a splatter mess all over my cleaning work on the bike. LOL
The WD40 drips all over the rim and frame when things get spinning. Then I have to clean those up afterwards. This happens even if I towel the chain down.
I want something that's not making a splatter mess all over my cleaning work on the bike. LOL
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I use Molten Chain Wax. Had to buy a waxing pot. I suggest buying one with a large capacity. The smaller ones may have issues fitting long chains. I no longer have to worry about a dirty chain hitting my clothes and the wax usually lasts a month or more depending on the weather.
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Started using a 'dry' lube a few years ago. Fist I used Squirt but the build up of the product caused me to clean the chain more than I thought I should. Though I must say it did work very well. Switched to Rock n Roll lube which comes in three formulas, maybe more now. Wet called The Extreme (Blue), absolute dry (Red) and the middle or the road option that I use, the Gold. All available at my LBS. Bike shops are still open here in Illinois as they are considered to be an essential business. I'm sure that they would appreciate your business at this time.
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I suffered the black leg for years.
No brand fixes it. None.
Deeply clean a brand new chain in mineral spirits. Deeply clean your entire drivetrain in the same.
Google "paraffin chain wax". Do one of the techniques outlined. Stay on top of it.
Or black leg.
No brand fixes it. None.
Deeply clean a brand new chain in mineral spirits. Deeply clean your entire drivetrain in the same.
Google "paraffin chain wax". Do one of the techniques outlined. Stay on top of it.
Or black leg.
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I went to a Canadian Tire store here in Canada looking at their bike accessories and found some WD 40 Bicycle Chain Lube. So I bought some of their Wet lube. They also sell a dry lube.
Seems to work fine for me. I give the chain a through cleaning about every 400 km and add some more about 200 km later. Not messy like automobile oiI once tried.
Mind you I ride for pleasure and adventure in dry conditions on my Comfort bike, mostly on paved roads. There is probably better for more challenging endeavors, But for many folks this seems to work fine.
Seems to work fine for me. I give the chain a through cleaning about every 400 km and add some more about 200 km later. Not messy like automobile oiI once tried.
Mind you I ride for pleasure and adventure in dry conditions on my Comfort bike, mostly on paved roads. There is probably better for more challenging endeavors, But for many folks this seems to work fine.
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don't use wd40 that all i can say, short life span and messy
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If you ride in a dusty environment such as California, this bike chain lube from Finish Line is the only option. I use this on my downhill bike at Northstar and my road bike on the trails. After every ride, I recommend rinsing the transmission and chain. You will find that the dust just washes away without leaving grease like other chain lubricants. Reapply after rinsing and drying. This is how I keep my bike running smoothly in the CA dust.
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Any product from Silca has been rigorously tested and their lubes are the best in the industry. https://silca.cc/collections/chain-lube-wax
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