To WD40 or not to WD40
02-14-15, 05:56 PM
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*Hands bottle of sniffing chainlube in brown paper bag to europa
C'mon try the stuff mate.
02-14-15, 07:30 PM
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02-14-15, 07:55 PM
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I use three lubes
Good geared bikes - Triflow. Been using it for decades, works, doesn't pick up dirt (though it does quickly turn very black!)
Winter/rain bikes - Finish Line wet. Chain WILL still be lubed after a few very wet rides!
Good fix gear - Dumonde Tech. Stays as close to a clean chain as anything I have used. (Haven't gone paraffin yet.)
Haven't done a survey of the scents. As I have issues with solvents (including those of many colognes), getting that acquainted with lubes isn't my thing.
Ben
Good geared bikes - Triflow. Been using it for decades, works, doesn't pick up dirt (though it does quickly turn very black!)
Winter/rain bikes - Finish Line wet. Chain WILL still be lubed after a few very wet rides!
Good fix gear - Dumonde Tech. Stays as close to a clean chain as anything I have used. (Haven't gone paraffin yet.)
Haven't done a survey of the scents. As I have issues with solvents (including those of many colognes), getting that acquainted with lubes isn't my thing.
Ben
02-14-15, 10:32 PM
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02-14-15, 11:02 PM
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Because it is one of the more ridiculous and labor-intensive chain lubricating methods around.
Personally, I use the ShelBroCo kit for Shimano chains: The ShelBroCo Bicycle Chain Cleaning System
Personally, I use the ShelBroCo kit for Shimano chains: The ShelBroCo Bicycle Chain Cleaning System
02-15-15, 05:43 PM
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I use motorcycle chain lube, Honda Pro with moly. It is long lasting and is rather cheap. I have had very good luck with this. It doesnt collect dirt either and my chains last as normal. Go to your local Honda shop.
02-15-15, 06:08 PM
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I use liquid wrench chain lube. Spray on with the red straw thing while spinning the cranks, let set a minute then wipe off excess. It's dirt cheap at harbor freight and takes 30 seconds.
02-15-15, 06:15 PM
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02-16-15, 06:32 AM
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I live on the beach - sand everywhere so need my chain to be dry. Lately I actually have been using WD40's dry lube, don't sniff it so like it fine, but am about to run out and its time to try something else...
02-16-15, 07:14 AM
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Bought a 3 pack of Pro Link a few years back (probably due to someone here recommending) and haven't gotten close to going through them. A little bit seems to keep my chain happy for awhile.
02-16-15, 08:36 AM
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use it on a rag for cleaning, buy some legit chain lube. why not?
02-16-15, 12:34 PM
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Sadly, not a high priority now. I am nursing injuries and my fix gear riding is probably going to be a lifetime low this year. Trying to celebrate 28t cogs and 28t and smaller rings. It's tough. But not waking up at 4am to pain kinda makes it doable.
Ben
02-16-15, 02:51 PM
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My ears are ringing w/everyone tossing around the words 'lube' & 'lubes'.
Knock it off!
Knock it off!
02-26-15, 03:43 PM
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I should add that it's NOT a good lube lol
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