What is the best lubricant to use for a bike chain?
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Well it MOST certainly is not anything you would find at an Auto Parts store and CERTAINLY IS NOT WD-40...WD-40 is a penatrant and breaks down the metal - NOT what you want on the weekest and most depended on part of the bike!
White Lightning or dry wax lubes work great for commuters and sugar sand areas of XC riding.
Pro-link type lubes are good for roadbikes and XC riders as well.
4 season commuters will appreciated a wet lube like finish line Cross Country.
TriFlow is great for some but can be easily be OVER applied.
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"the best lube is lube, so save up your allowence."I use wormgear which is designed for rototillers...but it's so thick it's great for bike chains which are exposed to the elements. Regular axle grease does just as good.
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Tri Flow is the best by far. It is teflon based. I have mountain biked in extreme conditions for years and this is the one that works. Do a search for it on ebay or the internet.
Pro Link and TriFlow are my faves. I don't like White Lightning because it is not as slick. TriFlow is the slickest I've used. Prolink is almost as slick but it has self-cleaning properties.
Make sure you clean the chain regularly using a degreaser (Simple Green works fine) before lubing. Just be sure that when the chain is lubed, spin the pedal backwards a few times to spread it and allow it to flow into the tight spaces, let it stand for some time and then (very important) wipe off excess lube from the chain which may attract/collect dirt. Keep chain clean and lubed and you'll be a happier cyclist.
My mate's a tree surgeon and he uses Chainsaw chain-oil, it is designed to stay on the chain and protect it from everything - try and get hold of some, its amazing; just don't wear your nicest trousers as it doesn't wash out.
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for wet riding conditions, I use Tri Flow (teflon)for dry conditions, I like Pedro's Dry lube
both are available in spray and liquid applicators
and I agree with the other postings about NEVER use WD40 on ANY bike parts.
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