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vw addict 09-05-06 07:56 PM

WL definately sucks, but our shop sells more of that than anything else.

roccobike 09-05-06 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by froze
Now you know why I no longer use any wax based lubes; welcome to the club.

TriFlow is the original bicycle chain lube and it's still very good stuff. Another very good product is Finish Line Teflon Plus, similar to TriFlow...at least they both have teflon, other then that I don't really know, but they both work very well. If you have the TriFlow still around use it and don't worry about it; the more expensive stuff just makes your money slide out of your wallet faster.

+1, I use both. But I like Triflow better cause it smells great, sorta like glue!

erader 09-05-06 09:03 PM


Originally Posted by So Cal commuter
Ok, here's my problem with White lightning...I tried using White Lightning twice now, thinking the first time was a anomoly or something...My chain sounds like a rusted out huffy chain compared to my normal lube(tri flow/teflon)...with my triflow, it takes a month for my chain to get enough grit and grime in it to make anything close to these sounds....is it just me, the lube, or is this a problem with other wax based lubricants as well? And yes, I shook the life out of the bottle before applying, AND I apply it after degreasing off the bike, rinsing, drying. discuss....this should be fun.:D

i posted the same thing earlier this year. i've used tri-flow and now boeshield t-9 for the duration and i thought i would give white lightning a try.

i hated the stuff mainly because of the drivetrain noise and it really wasn't much cleaner than a properly wet-lubed chain :eek: .

ed rader

CRUM 09-06-06 05:29 AM

Two words - PRO LINK!

rea1high 09-07-06 04:36 AM

i learnt in prison that spit is a good lube if you're in a tight spot


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