Originally Posted by pinkrobe

.......WD-40 - It's great for silencing squeaky hinges and as a tiny flamethrower, but sucked for chain lube. It's basically a light penetrating oil mixed with a solvent that evaporates at room temperature. It is not water or dirt-resistant. It does a great job of dissolving grease, so keep it away from any bearing assemblies [BB, hubs, etc.]........


My $0.02, YMMV...