Chain Lube.

copperthorpe
copperthorpe Posts: 82
edited May 2009 in Road beginners
Can anyone recomend a lube for general use/all year round or are better using different lubes for summer and winter?
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  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    I tend to use Finish Line XC all year round.


    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Finish_Line_Cross_Country_Lubricant_4oz_Bottle/4000000029/
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    GT85 aerosol.
  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    GT85 aerosol.

    Oh wait wait wait please. Ok ok Im comfy, begin.
  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    I only use GT85 to cook my chips in!
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • fingerbike
    fingerbike Posts: 26
    I've been using Green Oil for a couple of months now::
    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/chain-lubricant/product/lube-29175
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Stewie Griffin wrote:
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    GT85 aerosol.

    Oh wait wait wait please. Ok ok Im comfy, begin.
    Robmanic1 wrote:
    I only use GT85 to cook my chips in!

    Seriously? I read that this was the bees knees, and my LBS swears by it. I'm more than happy to be corrected on it, but - seriously - what's the deal with it? Is it bat's p!ss?
  • CHRISNOIR
    CHRISNOIR Posts: 1,400
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    Seriously? I read that this was the bees knees, and my LBS swears by it. I'm more than happy to be corrected on it, but - seriously - what's the deal with it? Is it bat's p!ss?
    My LBS recommended it as a cleaner - but then to use lube (fnarr etc...).
  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    ChrisInBicester wrote:

    Seriously? I read that this was the bees knees, and my LBS swears by it. I'm more than happy to be corrected on it, but - seriously - what's the deal with it? Is it bat's p!ss?

    Bit too light-weight to be used as a chain lube (in the UK at least), ok for spraying on your mech or as a cleaner as chrisnoir states.
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • CyclingBantam
    CyclingBantam Posts: 1,299
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    Stewie Griffin wrote:
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    GT85 aerosol.

    Oh wait wait wait please. Ok ok Im comfy, begin.
    Robmanic1 wrote:
    I only use GT85 to cook my chips in!

    Seriously? I read that this was the bees knees, and my LBS swears by it. I'm more than happy to be corrected on it, but - seriously - what's the deal with it? Is it bat's p!ss?

    It strips the lube out of the inner of the chain... no it doesn't... it will ruin the life of your chain.... well I have used WD40 for years and never had a problem....you should use propper lube after each ride.... no you shouldn't.... I can spin up hills at 150rpm, (shoot, sorry wrong thread!)...
    That summarises where we will go.

    In my humble opinion, I was given some GT85 spray by my (poor) LBS and have used it on my commuting bike for a week or so to clean the chain before re lubing. I feel that the re-lube does not last very long at all and now have to re-lube far more than before I started using GT85 so will not use it in future.
  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    BenBlyth wrote:
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    Stewie Griffin wrote:
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    GT85 aerosol.

    Oh wait wait wait please. Ok ok Im comfy, begin.
    Robmanic1 wrote:
    I only use GT85 to cook my chips in!

    Seriously? I read that this was the bees knees, and my LBS swears by it. I'm more than happy to be corrected on it, but - seriously - what's the deal with it? Is it bat's p!ss?

    It strips the lube out of the inner of the chain... no it doesn't... it will ruin the life of your chain.... well I have used WD40 for years and never had a problem....you should use propper lube after each ride.... no you shouldn't.... I can spin up hills at 150rpm, (shoot, sorry wrong thread!)...
    That summarises where we will go.

    In my humble opinion, I was given some GT85 spray by my (poor) LBS and have used it on my commuting bike for a week or so to clean the chain before re lubing. I feel that the re-lube does not last very long at all and now have to re-lube far more than before I started using GT85 so will not use it in future.

    Its probably the second most argued about thing on here, after groupset manufacturers. Citrus degreaser in a Park Tools chain cleaner and finishline dry afterwards.
  • pinkbikini
    pinkbikini Posts: 876
    Chain-L. Quality oil, quality packaging!
    http://www.chain-l.com/
  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    Squirt Lube is my new favourite. Nice and clean and super quiet.

    Not sure if it'll be good enough for the winter though - last year I used ProLink Gold which was very good too - just messier to apply.
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Purple Extreme.

    The best....!
  • rjh299
    rjh299 Posts: 721
    white lighting dry wax and wet lube depending upon time of year.my brother uses gt85 and his chain is full of sh1t.its seems 2 go like a paste and make everything stick to it.
  • on the road
    on the road Posts: 5,631
    I use this.
  • hitthewall
    hitthewall Posts: 114
    I've gone the same path as k-dog. Was using ProLink Gold but it is not easy to apply. The fluid is very thin and the application nozzle or spout is badly designed so its very hard to do a controlled dribble on the chain whilst turning the cranks in reverse. As its thin I was finding it was dripping through the chain onto the floor and onto my rear wheel when applying. Needed to then degrease the rim.

    Have just got some Squirt Lube. Have done a couple of initial applications after thoroughly cleaning the chain but haven't been out yet - don't want to get the chain dirty...
  • NWLondoner
    NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
    I use Finish Line Dry Teflon Lube. Ok it does not last long in wet conditions but in the dry will last a hell of a long time and should "hopefully" not attract the dust.
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Finish Line Cross Country
  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    OIL :D
    Any type, 3 in one, engine oil, gear oil, just apply and wipe off excess with a cloth with a little GT85 or WD40 on.
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    +1 for the white lightning product seems to work just fine for me
    My bike
    http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj11 ... ike032.jpg
    Winter ride http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj11 ... ike019.jpg
  • nasahapley
    nasahapley Posts: 717
    I've only ever used GT85 since I got my bike, which is used all year round, and it's kept the drivechain in great nick. Good for the lazy man (e.g. me), as it's really easy to apply too. Tbh ask whether any product is good and you'll get some people saying it's the bee's knees and others equally adamant that it's worthless crap; you'll just have to suck it and see!
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    GT85 is great, I always use it in the summer because stuff doesn't stick to the bits as much. Only apply it via a cloth though.
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