Leviathan
07-25-04, 07:06 PM
Are there any ill affects of lubing a chain with a different type of lube while there are still remains of another type of lube still on the chain?
Bicycle Mechanics - ill affects of lubing
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froze
07-27-04, 10:50 PM
NONE! The only ill effects you could have is poor quality lubes like the Wax base crap. Wax base crap only last about 60 miles tops then the chain starts making noise...and where there is noise there is wear! BUT, you should be cleaning your chain frequently anyway, and an easy way to do that is to get yourself the Finish Line Cleaning tool and biodegradeable cleaning fluid (comes with the tool). I found this thing to work very well and keeps my chain clean without having to take the chain apart and soak in degreaser. Then just use a brush to scrub the gears. The secret to long chain life is to keep the lube and chain clean, and this tool makes that easy to do. I then relube using Finish Line Teflon Dry only because I happen to like it, but any bike boutique lube is good as long as it's not waxed based.
Avalanche325
07-28-04, 02:00 PM
Actually YES. Some types of lubes are not compatable with each other. It is best to clean the chain before applying a different type of lube.
GreenFix
07-28-04, 02:07 PM
NONE! The only ill effects you could have is poor quality lubes like the Wax base crap. Wax base crap only last about 60 miles tops then the chain starts making noise...and where there is noise there is wear! BUT, you should be cleaning your chain frequently anyway, and an easy way to do that is to get yourself the Finish Line Cleaning tool and biodegradeable cleaning fluid (comes with the tool). I found this thing to work very well and keeps my chain clean without having to take the chain apart and soak in degreaser. Then just use a brush to scrub the gears. The secret to long chain life is to keep the lube and chain clean, and this tool makes that easy to do. I then relube using Finish Line Teflon Dry only because I happen to like it, but any bike boutique lube is good as long as it's not waxed based.
So . . . you don't like wax based lubes? ;)
So . . . you don't like wax based lubes? ;)
nolageek
07-28-04, 02:31 PM
OMG, where did all these worms on the floor come from?
GreenFix
07-28-04, 02:55 PM
OMG, where did all these worms on the floor come from?
Yeah I know. I am familiar with earlier posts. Not trying to stir anything up, just joking around.
Yeah I know. I am familiar with earlier posts. Not trying to stir anything up, just joking around.
froze
07-29-04, 01:35 PM
Guess what guys? I DON'T LIKE WAX BASED CRAPPY LUBES!!!!!
Mixing lubes will have no effect on a chain due to several reasons. The only time you would really have to do this is in a emergency and couldn't not for some reason clean the chain before applying the different lube; thus the lube will not be on long enough to cause any problems, and it's better to have a lubed chain then not just because your afraid of compatibility issues. Also even in normal circumstances you still would not have the lube on long enough before you cleaned the chain anyway. Let's assume your the laziest guy in the world and your never going to clean your chain; the newer lube will in short order replace the older lube as it wears away, again no issues. You can safely mix synthetic oil with natural oil in a car with no ill effects and there is far more stress on an engine then a bike chain!!!! Do you all seriously think that a bike chain is more sensitive to lubing issues then a car? On my kids bikes I spray whatever cheap oil I have laying around the closest with no problems either.
Some of you are just too finicky or weird about bikes to know what the heck would go on because your bike is like your child!
Mixing lubes will have no effect on a chain due to several reasons. The only time you would really have to do this is in a emergency and couldn't not for some reason clean the chain before applying the different lube; thus the lube will not be on long enough to cause any problems, and it's better to have a lubed chain then not just because your afraid of compatibility issues. Also even in normal circumstances you still would not have the lube on long enough before you cleaned the chain anyway. Let's assume your the laziest guy in the world and your never going to clean your chain; the newer lube will in short order replace the older lube as it wears away, again no issues. You can safely mix synthetic oil with natural oil in a car with no ill effects and there is far more stress on an engine then a bike chain!!!! Do you all seriously think that a bike chain is more sensitive to lubing issues then a car? On my kids bikes I spray whatever cheap oil I have laying around the closest with no problems either.
Some of you are just too finicky or weird about bikes to know what the heck would go on because your bike is like your child!
nolageek
07-29-04, 01:42 PM
and some of us need to take our meds. :D
I like Purple Extreme. For the two reasons it lasts longer than the other wax based stuff I've used, and it doesn't get on my pants when I commute to work, or to the store, or to the movies, etc... I LOVE triflow and the other kind I used (I forgot the brand) but no matter what I did I couldnt seem to stop it from getting all over me. I wiped till the cows came home and the next time I touched it... black gunk all over me. I'd rather lube my chain once a month (or whenever I rode in the rain, which isn't often) than constantly ruin pants.
I like Purple Extreme. For the two reasons it lasts longer than the other wax based stuff I've used, and it doesn't get on my pants when I commute to work, or to the store, or to the movies, etc... I LOVE triflow and the other kind I used (I forgot the brand) but no matter what I did I couldnt seem to stop it from getting all over me. I wiped till the cows came home and the next time I touched it... black gunk all over me. I'd rather lube my chain once a month (or whenever I rode in the rain, which isn't often) than constantly ruin pants.
prabbit
07-29-04, 02:06 PM
I'd rather lube my chain once a month (or whenever I rode in the rain, which isn't often) than constantly ruin pants.
Not suggesting you should change, but I used Simple Green to get some grease out of my pants yesterday. Worked well. It's also what I use to clean my chain.
Not suggesting you should change, but I used Simple Green to get some grease out of my pants yesterday. Worked well. It's also what I use to clean my chain.
brokenrobot
07-29-04, 07:53 PM
Not suggesting you should change, but I used Simple Green to get some grease out of my pants yesterday. Worked well. It's also what I use to clean my chain.
I've also had very good success with Pine-Sol; got a nasty chainring tattoo off a pricey pair of wool slacks that I really ought not have worn on the bike to begin with! Just be sure to spot-check a patch down at the cuff or something - I won't be responsible if you make the stain worse!
I've also had very good success with Pine-Sol; got a nasty chainring tattoo off a pricey pair of wool slacks that I really ought not have worn on the bike to begin with! Just be sure to spot-check a patch down at the cuff or something - I won't be responsible if you make the stain worse!