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Old 02-10-09 | 07:40 AM
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Remoil is perfect. It repels water and prevents corrosion, temperature resistant, and has high shear characteristics, you would have a hard time finding any cycle-specific lubricants that work as well.

I can't stand motorcycle chain lubricants, they are heavy, and attract incredible amounts of dirt. They are designed to be thick and heavy to resist water, extremely high temperatures and also to prevent dirt (by trapping it) from entering the bearing surfaces of the chain. Quality motocycle chains have o-rings, so heavier lubes work perfectly. But on a derailleur equipped bicycle the heavy lube tends to transfer the dirt and grime to anything the chain touches.

Personally, I'm a fanatic about cleanliness, and I run my chain through a Park chain gang cleaner every other week. I then lubricate it one link at a time with Kleenbore gun protectant oil. I usually get 6000 miles or so out of a chain, so it works pretty well.
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