Cost-effective chain lube
08-02-23, 01:16 PM
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A single mtb/gravel ride requires a cleaning and re lube afterwards or just grinding that into your bike.
08-02-23, 06:16 PM
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I have been using the 3in 1 synthetic stuff from the hardware stores for the last couple years. The yellow bottle.
08-02-23, 07:30 PM
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Hi, Ken!
I've used ProLink for years, and I think I've only ever used one bottle.
My only objection is that it's very runny, and it takes a little concentration to dispense only one drop to each chain link. Not really a big deal.
Chain life is good, and the chain stays fairly clean.
Cheers,
Steve
I've used ProLink for years, and I think I've only ever used one bottle.
My only objection is that it's very runny, and it takes a little concentration to dispense only one drop to each chain link. Not really a big deal.
Chain life is good, and the chain stays fairly clean.
Cheers,
Steve
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08-02-23, 07:57 PM
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The only thing left open is that the chain jumps when on big - big. I think it needs a little more length, but we didn't talk about getting her a new chain. I don't have any scrap 7-speed links, and I have to talk about a reasonable chain size for an early Shimano 3 x 7 bike.
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08-03-23, 01:00 AM
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Well, she brought her bike over and I checked and adjusted the travel limits, shifting, and cable tensions - significantly improved! Then dribbled the ProLink, cranked and wiped and went through the adjustments again. With the mechs moving freely the limits and tensions needed readjustment, but today she went out on her regular ride. Emailed my how nicely and accurately everything moved, so good success. The only thing left open is that the chain jumps when on big - big. I think it needs a little more length, but we didn't talk about getting her a new chain. I don't have any scrap 7-speed links, and I have to talk about a reasonable chain size for an early Shimano 3 x 7 bike. I haven't done anything really intelligent like count the links and make some calculations. Usually people reommend "any decent 8 or 9 speed chain." We'll see what's next.
Ken
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08-04-23, 09:44 PM
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I normally put the chain on small-small and look for a certain gap between the chain and the idler wheel. For Campy 50/34 and for triples that's what I usually do.
08-05-23, 12:13 PM
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I recently started using paraffin wax on my chains. Is there a "dry" lube that I could use between waxings that would perform similarly to a just-waxed chain?
08-05-23, 03:22 PM
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for 15 buck just get a Sachs PC-853, have had very good luck with these chains, they shift great and run smoothly.
and have the "magic link" for easy on / off for cleaning
/markp
and have the "magic link" for easy on / off for cleaning
/markp
08-06-23, 07:28 AM
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Try looking for a SRAM PC-850 chain. SACHS was purchased by SRAM around the late 90's. PC-850 Chain | CN-850-A1 | SRAM
08-06-23, 07:48 AM
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I got an email today from Blue Sky Cycling, and they currently are selling Shimano 8-speed CN-HG40 chains with the magic link for $10 bucks.
