What Chain Lube

325racer · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:13 am

So what chain lube are people using?

Ive been using Finish Line Wax lube for the dry.

In the past I used the Finish Line Wet lube when its muddy and grimmy, (so winter season).

What's everyone else use?

Canaan · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:31 am

Rock and Roll Blue -- I like it a lot for present conditions but I haven't used it in a rainy season yet. I mixed that and Dumonde Tech Lite (about 50/50) and planned on starting to use it soon.

Ld00d · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:32 am

Canaan wrote:

Rock and Roll Blue -- I like it a lot for present conditions but I haven't used it in a rainy season yet.

Have you looked outside today?

OldDogDan · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:32 am

I currently like RocknRoll extreme (blue). Here are lots of other DT opinions:

http://dirttreaders.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5084&hilit=chain+lube

http://dirttreaders.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3472&hilit=chain+lube

DWill · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:35 am

+1 Rock and Blue year round.

Canaan · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:38 am

Ld00d wrote:

Canaan wrote:

Rock and Roll Blue -- I like it a lot for present conditions but I haven't used it in a rainy season yet.

Have you looked outside today?

Response no. 1: Thank you Donny;

Response no. 2: Don't be fatuous Jeffrey.

[insert smiley here].

Red Hot Sloth · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:39 pm

Theres several chain lubes that Ive used over the years, some I liked better than others.

I used to use Pedros Icewax years ago, it was slick, lasted several 8+ mile rides before re-lubing, but several years ago, Im not sure what Pedros did but the Icewax started becoming gunky after the first ride and more difficult to clean. Chain is quiet at beginning of ride but as dirt and dust is introduced becomes slightly audible.

Progold is a good lube for wet conditions but needs to be reapplied before every ride. Chain not as quiet as I like.

Rock-n-Roll Blue is another good one, both for wet and dry conditions. Chain not as quiet as I like.

I liked using Tri-Flo but it rarely goes on sale, good for a couple mid-length rides before it needs relubing. Chain is quiet.

One of my favorites is Dumonde, it lasts 2 or 3 rides of 10-14 miles before needing relubing. Chain is quiet.

I also like 3in1 oil, it lasts a couple 10 mile rides before needing relubing. Chain is quiet.

Lately Ive been using some synthetic motorcycle engine oil, cant remember the weight offhand. It works very well, lasts a few 10+ mile rides before needing relube. Chain is quiet.

With some of the lubes the manufacturer will list that they are self-cleaning but that doesnt mean not to at least run the chain through a clean rag. This should be done at the very minimum between each lube. Although I recommend doing a complete chain/drivetrain clean at each relubing...dont forget the pulleys they can build up gunk like no other.

Hope this helps a little bit.

avidtest · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:08 pm

I've been using this stuff and have been happy: http://chain-l.com

I re-lube after 3 to 4 10 to 15 mile rides.

ValE · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:35 pm

Wow that often? :oops:

Thanks for the tread.

Loball · **Posted:** Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:03 pm

Red Hot Sloth wrote:

Progold is a good lube for wet conditions but needs to be reapplied before every ride.

This is what I've been using for the past 1-2yrs...got a good deal at the time; it works good but would looks for something that doesn't require as much reapplication in the future.

Most I get is 2 rides out of one lube.

McLovin · **Posted:** Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:55 am

I like the Rock n Roll Blue... but I'm somewhat anal and I wipe down the chain and relube pretty much every ride.

ozzer · **Posted:** Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:38 am

I squeeze and lather some of this. Love the sound of the drive train in the morning.

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