Simple question - best chain lube?
07-18-07, 02:22 PM
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Boeshield. Nothing I've used has lasted longer under any conditions
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+1 my thoughts exactly.
Earlier someone said "there is no one right answser" and I agree, it does depend on conditions etc... But over the years I've used almost every type mentioned and to me Boeshield is the overall winner.
If I could only choose one lube it would be Boeshield.
Earlier someone said "there is no one right answser" and I agree, it does depend on conditions etc... But over the years I've used almost every type mentioned and to me Boeshield is the overall winner.
If I could only choose one lube it would be Boeshield.
07-18-07, 02:45 PM
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Boeshield T-9.... one more vote. At Interbike every year the T-9 booth has a steel plate which has been sprayed with various lubes (WD-40, Phil's, White Lightning, etc) and weathered. Of course the part of the plate that was sprayed with T-9 has dramatically less corrosion than the other spots. Not sure about the transferrability of this test to bike chains, but it's easy to apply and can be used on everything on the bike (except where you want grease).
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ProLink for the summer, Finish Line XC Wet for the winter. Lube, wipe, ride, repeat.
07-18-07, 03:17 PM
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Finish Line Cross Country Dry unless I'm riding mountain bike in wet conditions through streams and such, which is whehn i use the Finish Line Wet. The key is to drop the lube conservatively on each side of each link throughout the length of the chain, give it a spin, let it sit for 5 minutes then wipe the sides with a clean rag. This will keep the lube where it needs to be and doesn't leave any reisdual lube to attract dirt that will kill your drivetrain.
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Dumonde Tech. Clean drivetrain well before first application, apply lightly, and reapply whenever the drivetrain starts to make noise (squeaks, clicking, whatever - you'll hear something when more lube is needed). Drivetrain stays pretty clean (not pristine, but not bad) - no gunky buildup.
07-18-07, 04:12 PM
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+1 my thoughts exactly.
Earlier someone said "there is no one right answser" and I agree, it does depend on conditions etc... But over the years I've used almost every type mentioned and to me Boeshield is the overall winner.
If I could only choose one lube it would be Boeshield.
Earlier someone said "there is no one right answser" and I agree, it does depend on conditions etc... But over the years I've used almost every type mentioned and to me Boeshield is the overall winner.
If I could only choose one lube it would be Boeshield.
Boeshield T-9.... one more vote. At Interbike every year the T-9 booth has a steel plate which has been sprayed with various lubes (WD-40, Phil's, White Lightning, etc) and weathered. Of course the part of the plate that was sprayed with T-9 has dramatically less corrosion than the other spots. Not sure about the transferrability of this test to bike chains, but it's easy to apply and can be used on everything on the bike (except where you want grease).
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I'm planning on doing this while i finally start building up the track frame i've got sitting here next to me.
I used White Lightning for a bit at first then finally switched to Boeshield when i found a place that had it (after hearing about it here). I haven't looked at anything else since then.
I used White Lightning for a bit at first then finally switched to Boeshield when i found a place that had it (after hearing about it here). I haven't looked at anything else since then.
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I used FinishLine Wax during the winter and it seemed really durable. I'm currently using (and loving) the Boeshield T9 for my road bike. It's another suspended wax style of lube. It sticks the the drivetrain pretty well, but in higher temperatures, stays a pasty liquid consistency on your chain.
07-20-07, 12:58 AM
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Rock n' Roll - the original pink stuff. Great lube because it is nice and thin so it flows where you need it to, but also sets up nicely overnight and lasts well. It is also a cleaner (the cleaner solvent is what makes it thin and penetrating), but I've found not to use it as directed which calls for it to be applied in a stream over the casette -- this results in the solvents penetrating the hub and breaking down the grease in the hub.
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Any lube that is decently thin enough to get inside the rollers, and has a thin application straw, is good enough for me. I have a couple of bottle of Tri-Flow so I use that. I wipe the chain, then apply ONE DROP to EACH ROLLER. One drop'll do ya!
I apply the drops to the rollers along the bottom section of chain between the RD jockey wheels and the chain rings, then rotate the cranks back to move to the next length of chain, which means you have to pay attention where you left off when you move the chain backwards. Let sit a few minutes then wipe. Works great!
I apply the drops to the rollers along the bottom section of chain between the RD jockey wheels and the chain rings, then rotate the cranks back to move to the next length of chain, which means you have to pay attention where you left off when you move the chain backwards. Let sit a few minutes then wipe. Works great!
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I love zombies. When you smash their skulls and their brains squish out, that makes an excellent chain lube.
02-03-17, 12:59 PM
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Another vote here for "Boeshield T-9". It penetrates the way a good chain lube should, getting between all moving parts, and then forms a protective film that lasts for a very long time. I'm happy with it! 
02-03-17, 03:26 PM
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So one can do with just TriFlow for both chain and all other parts of the bike? I have an unfinished bottle of TriFlow for some 6 years now, is it still good to use? (only used it for gears, not chain)
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"Squarsh" lol!
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