Lube Drying time ?

Liam 2010

I've recently purcahsed my new Boardman team HT and I'm going to give it a good old ride today. I have lubed the chain, but I was wondering how long lube needs to be left to soak in, before I should ride it.

Some instructions say it doesn't need anytime to dry, but other shops have told me it needs a few hours to be sure.

Which one of these are true, or is it just personal preference?


Liam

slowslowslow

I don't leave any time. Just put a small ammount on and wipe off exces or it will attract mud. Make sure to claen drivetrain and lube after ride as well.

mak3m

i usually lube if ive had a particularly muddy ride and give the bike an extra good clean, imo if its wet lube, 2 mins or 2 days its going to attract crap

when i can be bothered to strip the chain right back switching to dry

Anonymous

Lube -> Ride. Nuff said.

Dirtydog11

It depends on the lube. Most wax based lubes need to be applied a couple of hours before your ride and left to harden whereas wet lube you simply apply and ride.

At this time of the year you should be using wet lube.

TuckerUK

I run a two chain regime, so one soaks for a day or two in gear oil, then gets wiped over thoroughly before going on the bike so there is just a trace of oil on the outside of the chain.

Liam 2010

Thanks for the help guys.

I'm using muc-off to clean my chain afterwards. Muc-off will be okay won't it?

There won't be any adverse effects to the chain or bike?


Liam