ChrisF Posted February 3, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, michaelbiker said: There was a pretty good podcast on the reasons the methods of testing lubes you mentioned aren’t useful for chains on a bicycle. One thing that stands out for me, is that you can pick either high efficiency or high longevity but not both. If you’re into this sort of thing I recommend giving it a listen: https://cyclingtips.com/2021/08/nerd-alert-podcast-separating-chain-lube-testing-fact-from-fiction/ Uhm...., he IS in this business. Working for one of the large international companies. On this topic he truly is very well informed. And he has a good history with bicycles to boot. Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 3, 2023 Share Unless you're into 'marginal gains', as an average Joe does what chain lube you use really matter? I doubt there are many riders that clean and lube their chains in the most effective manner anyway ... I'm happy to be proven wrong DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 3, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, NotSoBigBen said: Unless you're into 'marginal gains', as an average Joe does what chain lube you use really matter? I doubt there are many riders that clean and lube their chains in the most effective manner anyway ... I'm happy to be proven wrong I do not think logic is meant to form a part of this thread ........... NotSoBigBen, ChrisF, DieselnDust and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted February 3, 2023 Share 6 minutes ago, Hairy said: I do not think logic is meant to form a part of this thread ........... Logic and marketing .... About as compatible as politicians and ethics ..... DieselnDust, Scary Rider, dave303e and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted February 3, 2023 Share I think all lubes work , obviously some work better than others Ive swung between squirt and smoove for long and usually don't take too much attention to which im using ( workshop bottles) the bad side is more about how much k@k it attracts , squirt is decent but that stuff in the green bottle from Finishline is the devil's sweat TheoG and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted February 3, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, BaGearA said: I think all lubes work , obviously some work better than others Ive swung between squirt and smoove for long and usually don't take too much attention to which im using ( workshop bottles) the bad side is more about how much k@k it attracts , squirt is decent but that stuff in the green bottle from Finishline is the devil's sweat I loved Smoove. But this time of the year our trails get very dusty .... the chain needs to be lubed before the end of a long ride ..... Squirt seems to handle this dust just a bit better. Not scientific, just the feel and noise after 60+km of dusty trails. dasilvarsa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted February 3, 2023 Share Thanx i'll stick to my engine oil / bar oil mix - I mean who are we to question "The BoringMan" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted February 3, 2023 Share 20w50 ftw Edited February 3, 2023 by fanievb If it works for my Ford, it'll work for my bike TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 3, 2023 Share 33 minutes ago, fanievb said: 20w50 ftw were Fords not erupting into flames not so long ago? TheoG and Theunissa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted February 3, 2023 Share 34 minutes ago, fanievb said: 20w50 ftw The bonus is you can scoop up what leaks out of your Ford to lube your chain. Hairy, Scary Rider, DieselnDust and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polskime13 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Get yourself Spaanjard motorcycle chain wax for R149 on takealot. Guess what... it works and you don't pay for make-believe science. DieselnDust and Zebra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 4, 2023 Share 14 hours ago, ChrisF said: Uhm...., he IS in this business. Working for one of the large international companies. On this topic he truly is very well informed. And he has a good history with bicycles to boot. But he rides a Cannondale with half a fork, so his is 50/50 ChrisF and ChristoErasmus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 4, 2023 Share 9 hours ago, polskime13 said: Get yourself Spaanjard motorcycle chain wax for R149 on takealot. Guess what... it works and you don't pay for make-believe science. R149 for 400ml ... seems a bargain https://www.takealot.com/spanjaard-chain-wax-400ml/PLID42433502 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 4, 2023 Share 15 hours ago, ChrisF said: Uhm...., he IS in this business. Working for one of the large international companies. On this topic he truly is very well informed. And he has a good history with bicycles to boot. hahahaha I was about to say, for the love of all that is wholesome, please stop arguing with a guy who does this for a living, dorks out hard over stats and loves to cross pollinate everything with bikes! I love nudging Diesel about his hatred of Spez bikes, but arguing with him about Lube is like arguing with Nino on what it takes to win an XCO race. ChrisF, DieselnDust, gerriemtb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 4, 2023 Share 29 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: hahahaha I was about to say, for the love of all that is wholesome, please stop arguing with a guy who does this for a living, dorks out hard over stats and loves to cross pollinate everything with bikes! I love nudging Diesel about his hatred of Spez bikes, but arguing with him about Lube is like arguing with Nino on what it takes to win an XCO race. Let it be known, I have looked into his bedroom window many times late at night while he is sleeping, and he has a few pairs of S-Werxs PJ's with framed posters of S-Werxs Epics on the walls .... but you never heard this from me. Jewbacca, DieselnDust and Scary Rider 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted February 4, 2023 Share 15 hours ago, Steady Spin said: The bonus is you can scoop up what leaks out of your Ford to lube your chain. Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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