jawnn

I have been using a lubricant I made my self with PTFE powder, which works really good. But it does suck dirt and grit. Then I was reading about the new technology in chain lube. But there is only a couple of lubes that are actually dry enough to not hold onto road grit.

I AM CONSIDERING HOW TO BUILD A NEW CYCLETRUCK ALSO.


“Molten speed wax” sounds good but how long does it actually stay in the chain? “15,000km [9300 miles] longevity number quoted for Molten Speed Wax” sounds impossible. But maybe that is just the chain life not the application life.




$20 a pound and you have to use a slow cooker to apply it to the chain, sounds reasonable if it lasts even half that long. But I just can't help but think there is something wrong with it; like I may need an “ultra-sound” cleaner? To apply it several times over that 9000+ miles?




Ceramic-Speed's UFO Drip lube [12,000km or 7400 miles] claims that dirt bounces off. But all these need maintenance cleaning and re-lubing, once a week or after each ride. Being a winter commuter without a garage, I hate dealing with my bike in the dark wet cold.

[google this article: “[url=https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/fast-chain-lube-that-saves-you-money/]Seeking the holy grail: A fast chain lube that saves you money”]




I would build a chain cover but I have a rear derailleur. So I was thinking about belt drives. A timing belt would just start jumping off the pulley if it were exposed to road grit. So what about a Gates belt drive? Does the grit come off fast enough in wet conditions??




I just put a motor on my cycletruck, so I want to know if a Gates belt can handle the ordeal? How far would they last?

79pmooney

If you can use a belt, you can also use an 1/8" chain. I find good $20 1/8" chains used on one set of cogs and a good chainline go for say16,000 miles ridden year 'round and in all weather in western Oregon. Oh, this is with wet lube, Finish Line MTB. I don't think there is any magic in the formula. I just see this as a non issue. (Unless immaculate looks and clean hands are important.)

You say you have a derailleur but are considering a belt drive. I'm confused. On my good bikes with derailleurs, I use TriFlo which gets very dirty to the look and touch but picks up little road grit. Wipe the chain clean, apply the TriFlo, rotate the cranks, wipe clean again. Done.

Ben

fietsbob

Chain case . so grit entry will be minimized , as It even causes belt sprockets to wear..

jawnn

sorry but I do not want to hear about oil lubes. please read this article: https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/fast...ves-you-money/

jawnn

looks like I have to be the first one to try it out.

hillyman

Now there's someone that takes their chainlube seriously. Let that be a lesson to us all.

MikeyMK

Tyre and bumper shine (silicon oil)