Good quality chain lube that doesn’t cling?
- Thread starter Dave Taylor
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I pretty much do. I hit it was a rag and tiny little bit of simple green bike degreaser. Like, half a spray.. so far so good.
Dingo
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Before EVERY ride yep. That does not mean right before the ride in the parking lot. How hard is it to lube the chain?
Does this look crapped up to you, after 12 miles today c-rock.
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Yes, actually lol.
That cassette needs some love.
“Most sources recommend some amount of wait time between application and tearing off into the sunset. Dry lubes typically require a few hours to set up, while a wet lube needs less. The best advice I can offer is to plan ahead, lube up the night before, and always refer to the manufacturer recommendations. That said, if you’re in a pinch, squirt it on, wipe it down, and get going!”
Dingo
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In what way does the cassette need love?
Dirty
Dingo
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lol it's post ride.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Yes. Tech-9 was the go-to for many moons. Over the years I've gone lighter beccause chains and drivetrains have gotten better.
I think @MadDan can comment on waxing. He gives his drivetrain the full Brazilian every 3 weeks or so.
I started waxing my chains. Starting with a brand new chain. I started this winter so I can't give LONG term results.
I will say however that you really want to roll the chain over a metal bar or something to "break up" the excess wax. Otherwise you end up with a dirty wax mess in your derailleur cage, derailleurs & cassette. I tried skipping that step and it was a poor idea.
I will say however that you really want to roll the chain over a metal bar or something to "break up" the excess wax. Otherwise you end up with a dirty wax mess in your derailleur cage, derailleurs & cassette. I tried skipping that step and it was a poor idea.
Fatduke
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+1 for Rock N Roll Gold
02camaro
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ive been using this since mid summer. i probably apply it every 150ish miles. my chain is clean to the touch and my drivetrain attracts nearly no debris. havent used a wet lube since. and have been very pleased so far. not really for the lazy folk it takes about 10 mins to apply.
easyasballinacup
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https://wendperformance.myshopify.com/products/chain-wax-kit
great stuff. switched to this for mtb, road and cx bike this past winter, no dirt clinging. runs smooth and no build up. downside is that it smells like a urinal cake. chain has to be 100% clean before putting on.
great stuff. switched to this for mtb, road and cx bike this past winter, no dirt clinging. runs smooth and no build up. downside is that it smells like a urinal cake. chain has to be 100% clean before putting on.
I don't see the downside
Dave Taylor
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I picked up some white lightning as per @jimvreeland . Seemed like it worked well yesterday. We shall see.
choop
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I have been using the Tetra lube for the past few months. It works just fine. It doesn't gum up as much as the Squirt lube. But I don't know if it penetrates down into the links like Pro Gold does. You do need to apply the Tetra a bit more frequently. I just got a bottle of their dry lube and curious to see if that is any better.
Sometime I think its all the same stuff and doesn't make a huge world of a difference cause I have tried a lot of different products, and haven't noticed a chain lasting significantly longer or I suddenly had turbo boosters.
Sometime I think its all the same stuff and doesn't make a huge world of a difference cause I have tried a lot of different products, and haven't noticed a chain lasting significantly longer or I suddenly had turbo boosters.
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