Dry lube/Wet lube?

matthooper

I ususally use teflon dry lube for my chain, not sure thats best, would like to know what everyone tends to use, all comments welcome please

dazzawazza

I used to use the Finish Line wet lube, but the drive system picked up every bit of gunk possible. I now use the FL dry teflon lube and apply it more often.
Every so often I spray a rag with GT85 and wipe the chain etc. I try to swap the chain every 800 miles and do a big clean up of the drive system then.
This method works well for me and keeps the bikes clean with the minimal of effort.

Scrumple

Purple Extreme every 200 miles, after a good clean. Or, good quality dry lube.
Spray some teflon spray (GT85 or similar) JUST to keep the water out (it isn't a chain lube!).

New chain at 800 miles (as above).

Keep the grit and dirt out, and keep checking the chain with a wear indicator.

Avoid stretching the chain by using opposite extremes of gears on the front/back cogs.

Only consider wet lube if riding in soaking conditions, regularly... and then up the cleaning to a few times a week!

Unfortunately, the only way to keep it all going is proper cleaning routine!

alfablue

To me the answer to the dry/wet conundrum has been Progold Prolink lube. It has the characteristics of both, it is very clean but it lasts like a wet lube even in foul weather. I have used it all through the winter for commuting and it lasts really well. I have tried all the rest and this one is the best IMHO.

Ste_S

Depends on what you're using the bike for.

If it's for a hack/commuter that's going to be ridden in the rain a lot without cleaning/re-lubing after wet rides, then use a wet lube.

Everything else, use dry.

jjojjas

daily commuter and MTB get wetlube.....but it does pick up the crap
Road bike gets dry lube.........only dry rides for pleasure/fitness