abeloco
06-04-02, 11:52 AM
I have lubed my components with some bike oil that i get in the local shop. But after a ride the dust appear to be like mud. what i need to do. or what oil its better to lub
Mountain Biking - oil+dust=mud
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trialsin
06-04-02, 01:38 PM
if you fully clean the oil from your drivetrain, you can switch to a synthetic lubricant like "ice wax". These are usually made of tiny silicone beads suspended in some sort of non-oil liquid. These lubes are meant to dry out....yet still provide lubrication. dust and dirt wont collect because the drivetrain will be for the most part dry, wheras oil collects dirt and grime causing the muck you talk about. These lubes cannot be used on all areas of your bike...but I'm assuming you where talking about you drivetrain (chain and chainrings.:beer:
Ice-T
06-04-02, 02:36 PM
trialsin's right,
use chainlube for your drivetrain after cleaning. Make sure to wipe off any excessive lube because this will only attract more dust.
use chainlube for your drivetrain after cleaning. Make sure to wipe off any excessive lube because this will only attract more dust.