Originally Posted by AKRX
Yes, WD 40 IS a lubicant, but in cycling, it's not used for that purpose.
WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. In cycling or anything else. It does have some lubricating properties, and some misinformed people assume that makes it a lubricant, but in fact, it is not.
WD stands for "water displacement" it is a rust inhibitor.