Bicycle Mechanics - what do you think of this idea

Hi,
Bicycling really likes the Wipperman stainless chain. They also like Prolink, a hi tech treatment
that doesn't encourage dirt to live on your chain; but let's rust form. My idea is to get the Wipperman (my LBS has ordered it)...and use the Prolink. That should give me a gleaming chain that looks bare, and should be a snap to clean. Btw, I squirt a little pure Teflon into my citrus cleaner.
I figure that way a little will always get deep inside the links. Don't know how it will work out, but I really like the idea.

I don't know about the Wipperman, but I use Pro-link on my road bike, and while it seems good as a lube is very greasy and messy if you have to handle the chain. (and I do clean the chain occasionally!)

QUOTE]Btw, I squirt a little pure Teflon into my citrus cleaner. I figure that way a little will always get deep inside the links. Don't know how it will work out, but I really like the idea.[/QUOTE]

Citrus cleaner is a solvent. Any teflon in it will be removed when the cleaner is rinsed away. Save your money.

For chain lube I use Boeshield T-9. It's non-messy, dries quickly and works very well.

http://boeshield.com/index.htm

I haven't tried a Wippeman chain. What are they, twice the money of a Shimano or SRAM chain? Do they last twice as long? If not, don't buy.

Do you think Boeshield works better than other wax lubes?

Originally posted by Davet


Citrus cleaner is a solvent. Any teflon in it will be removed when the cleaner is rinsed away. Save your money.

For chain lube I use Boeshield T-9. It's non-messy, dries quickly and works very well.

http://boeshield.com/index.htm

I haven't tried a Wippeman chain. What are they, twice the money of a Shimano or SRAM chain? Do they last twice as long? If not, don't buy. So how does it stack up against White Lightning?

Hi guys,
thanks for the replies. Well, 'for better or worse', I have already paid for it. If this goes as planned, the chain should not only last longer, the gears should last longer, as well. But the real clincher is that a shiny naked chain should be worth a couple of style points. I might try the T-9, is that a wax based lube? Last couple years I have been using Ice Wax, I like that it's not oily, but I feel the need to clean the chain every thirty miles or so. If all else fails, I can use pure teflon.

I like Boeshield for several reasons. It seems to penetrate the chain very easily and when it dries, it doesn't leave a filmy goo. My wife and I both ride many thousands of miles a year and we've had our chains/cassettes last quite a bit longer since the use of Boeshield.

i did a quick google search on "wipperman stainless chain" and found info that implies the product is reserved for campy 10-speed ONLY. is that correct? is it compatible with shimano nine-speed? thanks in advance ....

Hi,
I believe there are 9+10 spd versions. Nashbar and Peformance both have it.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=76&subcategory=1099&brand=&sku=4883&storetype=&estoreid=

I have seen it on sale at Performance for as little as $35.:beer:

40% more durable at twice the cost. The arithmetic doesn't add up. Factor in that most everything shifts better with a Shimano chain. I can see spending a little more for SRAM chain to get the reusable "master link". Stainless steel is a softer steel and can rust or corrode. Besides, I haven't seen a rusty chain on bike that's had even average care.

boeshield

I'm with you Cane, 100% on Boeshield. I've used it for years on our road bikes. My chains/cassettes seem to last forever.
I've used it on my guns even longer.
http://boeshield.com/index.htm

Thank you, Davet, for the "Boeshield" link. I use "White Lighting", and have often thought that there must be a better longer lasting alternative. Gonna definitley check this out.

And, Guns? Being a retired police officer, I welcome that reference also; especially, as relates to autos/semis (the smallest speck can cause problems).

Can't believe all the good tips I've picked up here in the short time that I've been a member. You guys are just great. Glad you don't charge consulting fees. :thumbup:

go with boeshield

OthelotheMoor: I was in the wholesale firearms trade for 8 years as a rep in the Seattle Washington area. Boeshield was a well-known product in the aviation industry as a lubricant and corrosion control product. It wasn't really known in gun circles, everyone had their own 'magic potion'. Because I was shooting, a lot, and was introduced to Boeshield by someone whose opinion carried weight with me, I started to use it. The biggest benefit, particularly in semi-auto pistols, is that it doesn't seem to collect residue while retaining it's lubricity. Hundreds of rounds downrange and the gun wasn't filled with gummy, coagulated goo.

I still used Boeshield on my guns, but I use it mainly on our family bike 'fleet', of which I am in charge of maintenance. While my chains and cassettes always look clean, they are well lubricated. I use Boeshield on pivot points on the dérailleurs, cables, a small dollop in the shifters, most anything that moves except bearings.