im currently using a homebrewed formula, its very, very effective too! but its a secret recipie and im not gonna squeek, but if you want ill send you some for £2. i like it, it works well, its very, very weatherproof, easy to clean, and isnt too "dirty" oh, and its "green" no overly nasty chemicals.....
With the current conditions I'm using a wet lube (Lifeline race oil) on the mountain bike. Its mucky and gets dirty but keeps the chain nicely oiled.
The dry lubes weren't lasting a ride and the chain started to rust.
But when dryer and nicer the dry lubes are great at keeping the drivetrain clean and working well. They don't attract the dust and grime like the wet lubes.
im currently using a homebrewed formula, its very, very effective too! but its a secret recipie and im not gonna squeek, but if you want ill send you some for £2. i like it, it works well, its very, very weatherproof, easy to clean, and isnt too "dirty" oh, and its "green" no overly nasty chemicals.....
finishline red or green, depending on conditions, but mostly red
cleaning is arguably as important as lubrication, I take the chain off (power links ftw) and soak it in degreaser for half an hour or so while I'm fettling the rest of the bike, shaking the bottle every so often. The degreaser isn't cheap so I usually reuse it till it "wears out" (ie, is about as mucky as the chain.....)
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If riding an XC race bike is like touching the trail,
then riding a rigid singlespeed is like licking it
... or being punched by it, depending on the day
I never soak my chains, i find it knackers them. Just rub them down with a clean rag until they come up clean. Sometimes a little really light chain lube helps to get the gunk off if it's really filthy.
im currently using a homebrewed formula, its very, very effective too! but its a secret recipie and im not gonna squeek, but if you want ill send you some for £2. i like it, it works well, its very, very weatherproof, easy to clean, and isnt too "dirty" oh, and its "green" no overly nasty chemicals.....
im currently using a homebrewed formula, its very, very effective too! but its a secret recipie and im not gonna squeek, but if you want ill send you some for £2. i like it, it works well, its very, very weatherproof, easy to clean, and isnt too "dirty" oh, and its "green" no overly nasty chemicals.....
im currently using a homebrewed formula, its very, very effective too! but its a secret recipie and im not gonna squeek, but if you want ill send you some for £2. i like it, it works well, its very, very weatherproof, easy to clean, and isnt too "dirty" oh, and its "green" no overly nasty chemicals.....
One of the guys in Evans said it's pretty good - used to use it himself as well.
err, no, actually, my lube wasent a fail.. its very good, and the old one in that thread is noe outdated... my new one is much better..!
also, GT85 IS NOT A CHAIN LUBE!
it is a water dispersant, like WD40.....
you need a proper chain lube in a proper dropper bottle.... GT 85 is of no use as a lubricant....
you need a proper chain lube in a proper dropper bottle.... GT 85 is of no use as a lubricant....
First of all, you really don't need to lube your chain. As long as you store it clean and dry it'll be fine. GT is however a great solvent, so if you're careful makes a great chain cleaner, not to mention the teflon-y film it leaves behind is great for stopping the mud sticking.
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Seems to work well though, and my chains, chainrings and cassettes seem to last quite well so I'm not in a great rush to change it.
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The dry lubes weren't lasting a ride and the chain started to rust.
But when dryer and nicer the dry lubes are great at keeping the drivetrain clean and working well. They don't attract the dust and grime like the wet lubes.
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cleaning is arguably as important as lubrication, I take the chain off (power links ftw) and soak it in degreaser for half an hour or so while I'm fettling the rest of the bike, shaking the bottle every so often. The degreaser isn't cheap so I usually reuse it till it "wears out" (ie, is about as mucky as the chain.....)
Beer in moderation ... is a waste of beer
If riding an XC race bike is like touching the trail,
then riding a rigid singlespeed is like licking it
... or being punched by it, depending on the day
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Epic phail? Or in other words i saw your thread!
Thanks for the inputs everyone.
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One of the guys in Evans said it's pretty good - used to use it himself as well.
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I have been using Epic Ride white Lightening up until now but it's not coping with the mud that's out there at the moment.
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also, GT85 IS NOT A CHAIN LUBE!
it is a water dispersant, like WD40.....
you need a proper chain lube in a proper dropper bottle.... GT 85 is of no use as a lubricant....
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First of all, you really don't need to lube your chain. As long as you store it clean and dry it'll be fine. GT is however a great solvent, so if you're careful makes a great chain cleaner, not to mention the teflon-y film it leaves behind is great for stopping the mud sticking.
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I might get the finish line wet lube. Can the GT be used for cleaning forks? ... or at least to give smoother motion to them?
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Use chain lube on ths seals/stanchions.
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