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Old 07-31-23 | 06:32 PM
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Here is an interesting site. Shell old and new name lubes are given on this page (for example)

https://www.lubefinder.com/shell-gre...new-names.html
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Old 07-31-23 | 06:44 PM
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"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet". But unless it is a fraction of the volume for 10 times the price, most BF members don't think it worthy of bike lube.
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Old 07-31-23 | 07:55 PM
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Lubricant is probably the very least significant part of the hobby. Seriously…grips and bar tape are more consequential. GripFinder…am I onto something?
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Old 07-31-23 | 11:55 PM
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Lube? Who uses it on there bicycle these days? Lol
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Old 08-01-23 | 02:43 PM
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Lube? Who uses it on there bicycle these days? Lol
They're saying their bike is over there. Get it straight.

Regards lubricants for bicycles, many people grossly over think the issue.
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They're saying their bike is over there. Get it straight.

Regards lubricants for bicycles, many people grossly over think the issue.
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