Skinnyone Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Q Bike very good too.Q Bike is too thin, it will work but I find it does not lubricate properly...
SurferChild Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I vary between Squirt and Q Bike, however I find that Q Bike doesn't come off the chain as easy in the wet and keeps the chain lubbed up properly for long distances.
Andrew_Smith Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I use Max Wax and I am very happy with it.
porqui Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Machine oil. If it does not read oil then it is not a lubricant.Some motor oils contain detergents.
johannrissik Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Machine oil. This is the bottom line. If it does not read oil then it is not a lubricant.Some motor oils contain detergents.
Tomik Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I use Max Wax and I am very happy with it.Me too. So glad I found it by chance. Lasts a few rides too so not constantly reapplying and doesn't make chain dirty.
Pieter-za Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Spray and Cook? http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/dr-oetker-baking-spray-helped-win-cyclocross-world-championships-368192
HowardSteele Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I've been using finish line "black bottle " for years and pretty happy with it in all conditions .I ride a pretty clean chain ,my indicator is always the Jockey wheels clean Jockey wheels and chain doesn't creak and i'm happy.Current chain and cluster has done about 7000 km
Bateleur1 Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Use it all the time. It doesn't do any damage to your chain if the conditions are dry. Just apply a little and wipe off excess with a cloth. Clean your drivetrain with parrafine regularly. Any lubricant will build up and trap dirt. It needs to be purged to get it all clean again and start the process over.Chain and cassette wear comes from never cleaning them, and just keep applying lube ride after ride after ride. +1 Use Finish line (green bottle) all the time on both Road and Mountain bike. I clean the chains often and as said apply regular and wipe off the excess. Also use it in dry conditions and get at least 5000 km out of my chains.
seven Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Everyone will have a different opinion and preference... I feel most lubes are good , or they wouldn't be in business - BUT its also a case of 'fit for purpose' - don't use dry lube for wet conditions and vice versa...
Skinnyone Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Spray and Cook? http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/dr-oetker-baking-spray-helped-win-cyclocross-world-championships-368192Nothing new about that trick - I was using that in the 90's... Edit: I don't think it actually works as well as some people preach...and I highly doubt it had a major role to play in his victory, I think his tyre choice had more of an impact.
Bateleur1 Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Everyone will have a different opinion and preference... I feel most lubes are good , or they wouldn't be in business - BUT its also a case of 'fit for purpose' - don't use dry lube for wet conditions and vice versa... Well the purpose is lubricant for your chain. Bought a lubricant last year as I could not get my normal Finish Line. Tried the stuff and realised within an hour this stuff is useless. Now it is only good enough to lube the door hinges.
Traveler Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 If it does not read oil then it is not a lubricant.Some motor oils contain detergents. If only oil is a lubricant, then what is the purpose of molybdenum disulfide, polytetrafluoroethylene, tungsten disulfide, hexagonal boron nitride & graphite? All modern engine oils contain anti foaming and detergent additives, depending on the quality of the base oil the extent of these additive packs will differ. All major oil blenders get their detergent packs from only 2 manufacturers globally.
Mountain_Goat Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Rock n Roll gold. Best lube available, bit pricy though
Brakepad Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 So far it seems like Rock n Rolla Gold / White Lightning / gearbox oil .... and then Squirt.I must say I used some oil called Phil's Oil back in the day. It was thicker than 2 stroke oil, so had a tendency to pick up dust but worked like magic in wetter conditions - just cant find it anymoreare you talking about Phil Wood oil?
Halfdoesyn Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I've had good results with White Lightning Clean and Epic. Chain is on 4500km and still going bedonnderd. Had less fortune with Max Wax, chain went out of spec at 1700km. But then again, different chains, different bikes.
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