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Old 05-15-09 | 05:17 AM
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wmodavis
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From: HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO

Bikes: Specialized Globe Sport, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Pro

I hate to burst a lot of bubbles on the composition of WD-40, but it does contain "petroleum base oil" (about 15-35 %) and 45-50 % "aliphatic hydrocarbons" (sometimes called mineral spirits). So it contains both oil and solvent (check the product Material Safety Data Sheet).
That being said It is a poor choice to use for lubrication purposes as it's more solvent than oil. The advice given by others not to use for lubricating a bike is right on (except in an extreem emergency!)
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