Cardy George
Piercing rural members since 1981
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Chain Lube
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DMan
shawly the least hangeriest guy on rotorburn
I'm sure it covers dry and dusty conditions too...
Flow-Rider
Burner
Are you telling me that water based lubes aren't any good for riding outside?
crash3
Likes Dirt
Does anyone use gearbox oil, as used on old (and apparently new) motorcycle chains?
Here's a 'test' video comparing dedicated motorcycle lubricants against gearbox oil, WD-40 and cooking oil spray, for some reason.
Never Buy Chain Lube Again? Comparison Test - YouTube
I'd imagine the same principals can be applied here, but we also have the shifting of gears to worry about, which adds a lateral force to the mix?
My understanding of chain construction is that there's no 'O' or 'X' rings to hold in lube from the factory as in modern motorcycle chains, it's just links, pins & rollers, like an older plain metal on metal motorcycle chain?
Here's a 'test' video comparing dedicated motorcycle lubricants against gearbox oil, WD-40 and cooking oil spray, for some reason.
Never Buy Chain Lube Again? Comparison Test - YouTube
I'd imagine the same principals can be applied here, but we also have the shifting of gears to worry about, which adds a lateral force to the mix?
My understanding of chain construction is that there's no 'O' or 'X' rings to hold in lube from the factory as in modern motorcycle chains, it's just links, pins & rollers, like an older plain metal on metal motorcycle chain?
frenchman
Eats cheese. Sells crack.
Ur right, there’s no rubber rings on the chain.
You could use gearbox oil but dust will just stick to it and look like Pome toilet after a vindaloo.
treat it like ur wang. U wouldn’t put lube on it without cleaning it first.
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Speak for yourself! But it also usually needs a clean after the lube has been applied.
crash3
Likes Dirt
Fantastic advice
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
I have quietly road tested the fine @pink poodle Lanox on the chain idea. Works well so far and seems to keep things quiet.
It must be a bit more water resistant and that great sheep smell is what everyone needs more of.
Flow-Rider
Burner
At least you are lubed up if they catch you.
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
I can confirm that even inox doesn't stand up to a saltwater immersion.
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
Flow-Rider
Burner
We used to stir a billy goat up when I was a kid, it got me through a chainwire fence one day and sent me for six, had much more respect for Mr billy goat after that.
Art Vanderlay
Hourly daily
So, originally was on rock n roll, then onto squirt. I think you get more miles out of squirt but does gunk up after a while.
Last couple of months been using both on the one chain. Firstly I apply a bit of squirt, give it a spin through the gears, then rock n roll, spin again then wipe off the excess.
Have to say so far so good, minimal gunk and good km’s.
Anyone see any probs with this?
Last couple of months been using both on the one chain. Firstly I apply a bit of squirt, give it a spin through the gears, then rock n roll, spin again then wipe off the excess.
Have to say so far so good, minimal gunk and good km’s.
Anyone see any probs with this?
Flow-Rider
Burner
Which RnR are you using?
I'm using RnR (gold) and Squirt at the moment and would do it the other way around, mainly cos RnR seems to be quite a strong cleaner so would likely remove the squirt you just put on. Always apply squirt the day before and let it fully dry, never apply straight before a ride.
I find the bikes run a fair bit smoother and quieter with the Squirt and it definitely lasts longer. I've been using the RnR on the roady just cos it runs fairly clean with that approach and no build up, with squirt thrown in if I know I'm gonna do 100k+ in one ride. Always squirt on the MTB, most of the buildup can be brushed off I find.
Art Vanderlay
Hourly daily
Gold
Flow-Rider
Burner
Yeah, the gold is a dryer lube and doesn't last very long, the blue is a lot better because it lasts longer.
I've been using Silca Synergetic and it has been outstanding. Seems expensive but you use so little of it, its going to last quite a while.
zerofrictioncycling.com.au
Silca Synergetic - Zero Friction Cycling
Product info from Silca; What is it? The Ultimate Oil Based Lube SILCA's new oil-based lubricant based on technology originally developed in F1 racing, to reduce friction and nearly eliminate wear in all metal components. Who's it for? This lube is for the demanding cyclist who wants to...
zerofrictioncycling.com.au
Flow-Rider
Burner
What type of chain life do you get, what brand of chains, and what roughly are the intervals of lube application? (road or MTB)I've been using Silca Synergetic and it has been outstanding. Seems expensive but you use so little of it, its going to last quite a while.
Silca Synergetic - Zero Friction Cycling
Product info from Silca; What is it? The Ultimate Oil Based Lube SILCA's new oil-based lubricant based on technology originally developed in F1 racing, to reduce friction and nearly eliminate wear in all metal components. Who's it for? This lube is for the demanding cyclist who wants to...