Silicon lub
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It wouldn't be bad. I've never used it. You should try it and tell us how well it works.
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Good enough. I think silicone lubes are preferred where normal petroleum oils will attack parts to be lubricated, such as some kinds of plastics and rubbers, or where flammability is an issue. Thing is, bicycles really don't set a very high bar for lube demands. Lubrication, any kind of lubrication, is usually good enough.
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I personally don't like any kind of spray lube as it is hard to control the overspray. Of course it can make your brakes work smoother.
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This stuff advises to spray on liberally, and I do use the thin red applicator tube, then wait a bit, then wipe off. It seems to leave a dry slippery finish. No dirt has been seen after ridding so far. Since I'm still recovering from a broken pelvis it will be a little while before I can continue the testing. It is called Snap silicone spray; https://www.12volt-travel.com/11oz-si...8f4d8cec567369
Leaving chain and other parts resistant to dirt seems what one would want. Life of lub ability and performance is the question.
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