Whats the best chain lube?
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marc.r
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rock n roll bulk packs are again choice..
I used to use gold but i think the last time i ordered they only had blue.
i think the difference is blue is a little heavier and thicker.
from what I remember gold = good for summer blue = good for winter/mud/watery conditions.
that being said. I havent had trouble with blue all year round.
main issue with lubes is using them right and making sure it gets in all the pins and links not just on the surface.
I used to use gold but i think the last time i ordered they only had blue.
i think the difference is blue is a little heavier and thicker.
from what I remember gold = good for summer blue = good for winter/mud/watery conditions.
that being said. I havent had trouble with blue all year round.
main issue with lubes is using them right and making sure it gets in all the pins and links not just on the surface.
Danny B
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+1. Toooodallllly
outtacontrol
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Muc Off have a really nice wet lube.
Have tried heaps of the others. Contrary to popular choice, I am not a huge fan of any of the dry or wax based lubes. I think a wet lube is a much better option if applied correctly by applying it to every link and then ensuring all excess is removed.
That way the lube is where you want it, lubricating the internal surfaces, not attracting crap.
Have tried heaps of the others. Contrary to popular choice, I am not a huge fan of any of the dry or wax based lubes. I think a wet lube is a much better option if applied correctly by applying it to every link and then ensuring all excess is removed.
That way the lube is where you want it, lubricating the internal surfaces, not attracting crap.
Wilson_753
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Stihl Bar and Chain oil. ( For Chainsaws) dribble on, wipe excess off and away you go. Buy a litre it'll last you ages.
dontfeelcold
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+1 for Squirt. Last for a long time and doesn't pick up junk.
I will be trying Boeshield after I finish my big bottle of Squirt.
I will be trying Boeshield after I finish my big bottle of Squirt.
I went from the squirt to Boeshield. Both great Boeshield better
No Skid Marks
Blue Mountain Bikes Brooklyn/Lahar/Kowa/PO1NT Raci
It's not very sticky, and pretty expensive. That's why most arborists use motor oil instead. Chainsaws have it being pumped on continuously, so it's designed to lube, but not stick like Bike chain lubes.
I'm using Green Oil, seems do be doing the job.
Lot of RNR fans here ... I'm not one of them. Seem to get very few ks out of it.
Progold is my mtb lube of choice. Lubes better than RNR in my experience and keeps the drivetrain nice and clean.
Triflow is a great lazy man's commuter lube ... Once a week is heaps. Not super clean drivetrain through.
Keen to try bike milk stuff as have heard good things. Local company too apparently.
Progold is my mtb lube of choice. Lubes better than RNR in my experience and keeps the drivetrain nice and clean.
Triflow is a great lazy man's commuter lube ... Once a week is heaps. Not super clean drivetrain through.
Keen to try bike milk stuff as have heard good things. Local company too apparently.
FoxRidersCo
Sanity is not statistical
Maybe I'm just old skool but White Lighting is where it's at..
Wilson_753
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It's not ment to be too sticky, thats why it works, not much grit gets stuck to it. Not cheap??? Tell me where I can get 1L of chain lube for about $10 your green oil is about that for 100ml.
No Skid Marks
Blue Mountain Bikes Brooklyn/Lahar/Kowa/PO1NT Raci
It is meant to stick but. Otherwise any oil would do. Chain saw oil isn't designed to stick like chain lube. But still, if only $10 a liter, used every ride, it'd possibly work depending.........
I bulk buy any lube I use and get it cheap. Otherwise I'd try a home brew like above, or chain saw oil with something sticker mixed with it. Maybe motorbike chain lube. Ones too thin, the other too sticky, might be a good brew.
I'm also running bikes with gearboxes. So although important, the chains don't get half the workout as a bike with mech.
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Wilson_753
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Wouldn't go spreading that around :target:
Fair point though, I've tried motorex motorbike lube, but yeah way too sticky, I'm using bar oil cause I get it for free
No Skid Marks
Blue Mountain Bikes Brooklyn/Lahar/Kowa/PO1NT Raci
I wouldn't go spreading that around :croc:I'm using bar oil cause I get it for free
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yuley95
soft-arse Yuley is on the lifts again
I used to use squirt and love it for the thick protection it gives but even when you wipe off the excess it still seems to clog up around the jockey wheels etc too much.
I moved to a shimano wet lube for something different and liked it. Have to apply more often but doesn't gunk up the drive line.
Am trying the much off ceramic dry lube now and it is good but has the same issues as squirt
I moved to a shimano wet lube for something different and liked it. Have to apply more often but doesn't gunk up the drive line.
Am trying the much off ceramic dry lube now and it is good but has the same issues as squirt
Ezkaton
Eats Squid
I was using Muck Off dry chain lube... race PTFE or something like that.
It dries white, it's sticky... but it doesn't do that great of a job.
Doesn't last that long, and the drivetrain is a little noisy.
Lately I just got a dropper syringe and ran some 2 stroke oil along the chain... gets black easily, but when degreaser is $2 a can it's not that big a deal.
Plus my drivechain is almost entirely silent now.
It dries white, it's sticky... but it doesn't do that great of a job.
Doesn't last that long, and the drivetrain is a little noisy.
Lately I just got a dropper syringe and ran some 2 stroke oil along the chain... gets black easily, but when degreaser is $2 a can it's not that big a deal.
Plus my drivechain is almost entirely silent now.