Road Cycling - Lube question

Ok. Can somebody explain the diffirence between these two?
(I don't mean brand whise)

this one

and this one

no reply........no reply..........
Geee, thanks all!

No reply? I don't use either. Sorry:(

Hey Chuvak,

give it a bit more than 2 hours.
someone will get around to answering.
White Lightning is a wax base lube.
Sort of an old school parafin chain lube
without the mess (uses chemical carrier).
Pedro's uses PTFE as a base.
now don't ask me what PTFE is (other than a
tetrafluoroethylene monomer, which has very
low friction coefficient).

Marty

Another question about lube, how much should be applied just after cleaning the bike? any input you have would be appreciated -

So they both good lubes, and can be used for mtb and road?


PS. Lotek, it wasn't 2 hours it was about 10. The question was posted at 12 am. usually I get my answers fast, I just don't know what's up with this one.

I thought white lightning was used more in places where you get a decent amount of moisture... while extra dry is for deserts and such (I use extra dry) I don't use white lightning in general because it is kinda messy.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin is in a class of paraffinic polymers that have some or all of the hydrogen replaced by fluoride. The original PTFE resin was invented by DuPont in 1938 and called Teflon®.

I use the wax on chain and cassette and chainrings and guides and dry lube on other stuff like pedals.

The parafin based lubes will flake off very quickly in wet weather, but will also shed mud and dirt off better. Also, they are much cleaner to use. You have to be ready to be a bit more concientous about keeping the chain lubed though. You'll be reapplying (depending on riding conditions) more frequently.

The "dry" lubes are longer wearing and hold up better in muddy rides, BUT they will gather more dirt and gunk onto the chain than a parafin (GOD help you if you ride on a beach with a teflon based lube). The plus side is that you don't have to be quite so anal about keeping your chain lubed.

NOTE: If you are currently using a teflon based lube and want to switch to a parafin based lube, you MUST be certain to clean your chain and cassette of ALL the teflon lube before applying the parafin.

hey, i use wd-40. it werks real good, an its cheep, too.

WD is not good for chains and cassettes.Also using wax makes the chain and chainrings and cassettes wear a lot less or wear slower.

Originally posted by L Lortami
hey, i use wd-40. it werks real good, an its cheep, too.


Not unless you ride a Huffy! :lol:

WD 40 is NOT a chain lubricant...dear GOD man, do not use it on your chain or cassette!!!

I think he does, actually.