SuperStroke

Quick question, heading to LBS in a few, friend of mine taking in his niece's bike, figured I'd grab some chain lube, any particular one? Thanks everyone

botto 

pedros ice wax ftw.

SuperStroke

I'll look for it, appreciate that

bac

I've been a HUGE fan of Prolink since trying it for the first time a few years back. Give it a try - you will not regret it. (FYI: I have no affiliation with Prolink - just a happy customer)



https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Lube/product_22264.shtml


... Brad

SuperStroke

I'll look for that too, probably a limited selection over there anyway, take what I can get

Patriot

HOME DEPOT

$3.50 for a big can. Same type of lube as Tri-Flow, only half the price.

Liquid Wrench w/PTFE

SuperStroke

That's all I really need Patriot?

Wasatch

See if you can find some T9 made by/for the Boeing company. Works great for me.

Patriot

I use the stuff on everything. Brakes, cables, der pivot points, etc. The liquid wrench penetrates anything to help clean, then leaves PTFE resin behind to lube. I just soak the chain every few rides, wipe off the excess and let it sit for a couple hours. It's super cheap and works great, just like Tri-Flow.

I tried everything, and for my road bikes, this stuff is the cheapest and works as well as the expensive stuff.

Every now and again, I pull the chain and toss it into a can of distillate solvent to really clean it. Then I use the same stuff to lube. That really isn't necessary though, but I do it anyway, just because I am compulsive.

bdcheung

ProLink.

FIVE ONE SIX

i use Rock and Roll lube, the red one, for road bikes. i've never tried Pro Link, but i've heard great things about, i'd say give it a try...

2Tired2Shift

Yep - it'll penetrate right into your sealed bearings and break down the lubes in them, too.

Patriot

Well, you don't spray it into your hubs.



Spraying your chain and cassette to clean it, is perfectly fine. It won't get into the hub that way. It only gets into the hub if you spray deep inside where the lockring is. Otherwise, it's fine. I've been using it for years,with no ill effects, and no problems with hubs or BB's.

80vette

I like Pedro's ultra dry.

The Weak Link

Dumond Tech.

SSP

ProLink.

Fig335

Prolink.

mayukawa

I just use a quick spray of any high viscosity engine oil once a week (~200 miles).

rmac

I tried Prolink once but I had a hard time applying drops to the chain. It kept getting everywhere. Did I just get a bad bottle?

AlucardZero

Is prolink for dry and wet? Is it also a good general lube for things like forks and creaking V brake pivots?

Odd, for a second I though this was in MTB forum >_>

2Tired2Shift

I'd be worried about the vapors from the the solvent(s) even id you don't spray it directly on the seals.

I've also heard Mobile One synthetic motor oil is very good, and a quart will last you a lifetime.

Patriot

^^^ Any fully syntethic is good. The problem with Mobil-1, or Castrol Syntec, etc, is that it gets dirty very fast. No biggie, since it's so cheap and easy to wipe off. Also, when it gets wet in the rain, it comes off much easier, leaving bare metal exposed to the elements on long rides. This was the problem I had when I used it. The gears would grind and make alot of noise, and all the lube would be gone by the time I got home. If you ride mainly in dry weather though, it is decent stuff, and cheap to use. I ride in the rain quite a bit here in Washington, so it didn't work out as well as I had hoped, especially in the winter.

So, if you ride mainly in dry weather, and don't mind frequently lubing, then it is a very inexpensive and effective lubricant to use.

I really believe the Liquid Wrench is a little better because, like any spray lube, it evaporates and leaves the PTFE behind, which is very thick and sticky, it doesn't come off easily in rain. The vapors from the distillates won't harm the bearing seals, as it's formulated not to. Tri-Flow spray also uses an evaporating distillate, only it's much more expensive than the Liquid Wrench brand. After much use, I have found the two are virtually the same product with some minor differances. Mainly, Liquid Wrench seems better at cleaning than Tri-Flow, so it's nice in that respect.

bdcheung

I don't drop it on the chain. I put the chain on the ground, run the pedals backwards, and apply a steady stream to the chain as it passes over the cassette. Will apply for around 5 seconds, or however long it takes to get the chain around twice.

2Tired2Shift

I'm using White Lightning. It's relatively clean, but builds up on the chainrings and guide pullies.

kster

This stuff is awesome.