Rock N Roll Gold Chain Lube
10-18-22, 03:12 AM
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I have been using it. I like the fact that chain is clean looking and does not get "greasy". It needs more applications especially if riding in wet weather. It does not attract dirt like some other lubes. Zero problems with shifting.
10-18-22, 07:03 AM
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10-18-22, 02:21 PM
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Yea sure, since I have been a member here for 18 years, there have been many chain lube threads. That said, chain lubes have evolved since the day of hot wax and user experiences are helful. Right now, the Rock N Roll Gold I like the best. I was trying Muck Off and it was a total mucky mess after just a few rides. I may have needed to wipe it down after application... I have really liked T9 as well. Many of the rest sort of blur together in my mind anymore...
10-18-22, 04:54 PM
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I live in SoCal and use it on road and track bikes. It seems to keep the chain cleaner and quiet. Although, our weather is pretty tame with very little wet weather.
10-18-22, 07:33 PM
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Been so impressed with Holy Cow that I still have not tried Gold yet
Holy Cow can create a mess when first applied - but after application the chain is then fairly clean and well lubricated and remains clean and lubricated ; the difference in drag / resistance when lightly pushing a pedal is noticeable ... the stuff is amazing
My guess is Gold is very similar to Holy Cow - possibly better for some applications ... ? ...
10-19-22, 08:56 AM
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C'mon guys. Kick it up a notch!! This IS a chain lube thread. We should be at 5 pages by now. You guys are slacking!!!
10-19-22, 01:08 PM
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10-19-22, 01:12 PM
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10-19-22, 02:27 PM
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I bought some after all the good reviews but didn't like it, my chain was so noisy after a couple of miles, sounded like it didn't have any lube on there at all! The only good thing about it was it cleaned my chain. Wouldn't use again.
10-19-22, 10:57 PM
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I used to wax my chains, but misplaced the Little Dipper crock pot and blocks of paraffin during a move. So I tried R&R Absolute Dry, intending it to be temporary until I found my waxing stuff. Absolute Dry lasted about as long as wax, which is to say... not very long between touchups. But it was almost as clean as wax.
But I liked R&R Absolute Dry well enough to try Gold after that. Three years later, I'm still using Rock & Roll lubes, mostly Gold on my carbon road bikes, Extreme blue on the hybrid and steel road bike (for wet weather).
Works fine. Blue seems to have a bit more oil than Gold. I probably retouch the chains every 50-100 miles. Gold and blue run a lot cleaner than other wet lubes I've tried, including "wet" wax lubes. Some wet-wax lubes I've tried leave clumpy boogers on the chain and cassette/freewheel. When I rub the stuff between my fingers until dry, it leaves a non-oily, non-tacky slick residue. Presumably PTFE/Teflon.
FWIW, other than Absolute Dry, I don't apply R&R lubes the way they recommend -- flooding the chain. I use a needle dropper and apply a droplet to each roller. Seems to work well enough that way. I'm not finicky and do it quickly so I might miss a roller here and there. But it seems to spread well enough.
But I liked R&R Absolute Dry well enough to try Gold after that. Three years later, I'm still using Rock & Roll lubes, mostly Gold on my carbon road bikes, Extreme blue on the hybrid and steel road bike (for wet weather).
Works fine. Blue seems to have a bit more oil than Gold. I probably retouch the chains every 50-100 miles. Gold and blue run a lot cleaner than other wet lubes I've tried, including "wet" wax lubes. Some wet-wax lubes I've tried leave clumpy boogers on the chain and cassette/freewheel. When I rub the stuff between my fingers until dry, it leaves a non-oily, non-tacky slick residue. Presumably PTFE/Teflon.
FWIW, other than Absolute Dry, I don't apply R&R lubes the way they recommend -- flooding the chain. I use a needle dropper and apply a droplet to each roller. Seems to work well enough that way. I'm not finicky and do it quickly so I might miss a roller here and there. But it seems to spread well enough.
10-20-22, 05:20 AM
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R&R gives off nasty fumes as the carrier evaporates so make sure to apply and let it dry in a well ventilated area to avoid an early death.
10-20-22, 09:54 AM
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10-22-22, 04:12 PM
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Been using RNR Gold for a long time and like it. I apply it by putting a few drops on each link, then work it in by turning the cranks for a while. Then wipe off as much as possible with a paper towel.
Chain is pretty silent after application and lasts for a bout a month. YMMV.
Chain is pretty silent after application and lasts for a bout a month. YMMV.
10-22-22, 05:03 PM
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10-23-22, 09:19 AM
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Hmm. As a long, long time happy Gold user color me intrigued… wish me well on scanning the internet for hours to learn everything about it. ;-)
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10-23-22, 09:33 AM
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Now I cant use the blue in winter on our tandem the chain stays wet after a ride too long because the humidity is so high and our garage is unheated the chain will rust.
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10-23-22, 10:05 AM
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Has the formula evolved through the years, or is it just classic Rock N Roll? If it hasn't evolved, then it should only be used on C & V bikes.
10-24-22, 08:07 AM
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Gotta love these lube threads.
Anything that won't make your chain look like it's been dripped in crude oil after a few rides should be good. Probably an OCD, but I hate seeing dirty chains and cassettes. I mean, they look like they're struggling and crying for help.
Anything that won't make your chain look like it's been dripped in crude oil after a few rides should be good. Probably an OCD, but I hate seeing dirty chains and cassettes. I mean, they look like they're struggling and crying for help.