MTB lube
23 February 2009, 01:49 PM
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MTB lube
I want to know what you MTB'ers use a a chain/cassette/axle lube?
I currently use Evans Cycles | Finish Line Cross Country Lube 8oz Aerosol | Online Bike Shop
and its is ok, but the dirt and grim stick to the chain etc and makes it all black and messy. Is there a lube that is not messy and is quite clean?
I know there is wet and dry lubes, but I mainly go out when it is dry.
Cheers
Darren
I currently use Evans Cycles | Finish Line Cross Country Lube 8oz Aerosol | Online Bike Shop
and its is ok, but the dirt and grim stick to the chain etc and makes it all black and messy. Is there a lube that is not messy and is quite clean?
I know there is wet and dry lubes, but I mainly go out when it is dry.
Cheers
Darren
23 February 2009, 01:53 PM
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I ride my MTB every day.
After each ride (apart from the very rare dry ones) I hose it down then spray the cassette and moving parts (NOT the brake discs!) with Muc Off "Bike Spray" that repels water and lubricates - that way dirt just falls off.
After every really muddy ride I use Pro-link Gold dry lube on the chain and jockey wheels.
The bike is almost two years old and apart from a new drivetrain (had done 3500 miles on the last lot) it's all original due to strict but easy cleaning routine.
After each ride (apart from the very rare dry ones) I hose it down then spray the cassette and moving parts (NOT the brake discs!) with Muc Off "Bike Spray" that repels water and lubricates - that way dirt just falls off.
After every really muddy ride I use Pro-link Gold dry lube on the chain and jockey wheels.
The bike is almost two years old and apart from a new drivetrain (had done 3500 miles on the last lot) it's all original due to strict but easy cleaning routine.
23 February 2009, 03:42 PM
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23 February 2009, 05:06 PM
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ive been well impressed with white lightning.
dry lube.
if you used it on a new bike would be great, you need to use their chain cleaner to remove any oil or residue before application.
used to use muc off and x-lube, white lightning is a lot better
dry lube.
if you used it on a new bike would be great, you need to use their chain cleaner to remove any oil or residue before application.
used to use muc off and x-lube, white lightning is a lot better
23 February 2009, 05:11 PM
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1) Simple fairy liquid will work as a degreaser, as long as you use a decent chain cleaning tool
Dry chain best you can
2) Buy SDO5L Duck Oil 5 Litre, 3 in 1 Oil / Duck : Tool-Up UK
Wipe off
3) Finish Line Cross Country Lube (from £3.43)
Dry chain best you can
2) Buy SDO5L Duck Oil 5 Litre, 3 in 1 Oil / Duck : Tool-Up UK
Wipe off
3) Finish Line Cross Country Lube (from £3.43)
23 February 2009, 05:45 PM
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Purple extreme or progold prolink.
Been through 90% of the chain lubes about, i can kill off finish line dry in 20 miles easy but the purple extreme refuses to let crap sit on the chain.
Been through 90% of the chain lubes about, i can kill off finish line dry in 20 miles easy but the purple extreme refuses to let crap sit on the chain.
23 February 2009, 08:03 PM
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Strange how different people have different experiences - not knocking the Purple Extreme users but I found it to be worse than useless! Finish Line for am all the way :-)
23 February 2009, 08:22 PM
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I use the Finish line wet lube for my daily commute, get through quite a lot of it, good clean and lube once a week and a quick dab if its been muddy or wet.
Whats the best way of cleaning a chain, I am a bit naughty and blast it with the jet wash then re-lube, cant be that bad as has done about 1200 miles over winter and I cant see any wear and still shifts perfectly, some say never point a jet wash at a bike, I reckon if it blasts the grit off the chain and then is re lubricated then it cant be that bad,
Whats the best way of cleaning a chain, I am a bit naughty and blast it with the jet wash then re-lube, cant be that bad as has done about 1200 miles over winter and I cant see any wear and still shifts perfectly, some say never point a jet wash at a bike, I reckon if it blasts the grit off the chain and then is re lubricated then it cant be that bad,
23 February 2009, 09:15 PM
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Yup, couldn't believe it at first but you could see the mud wouldn't stick at all like it was floating on the chain.
People that say it's crap tend to have applied it wrong, it really hates other lubes you need a spotless chain on first application after that your laughing.
If i want to clean the chain properly i get a jar full of white spirit, chuck the chain in and give it a good shake, saves faffing around with brushes/degreaser or chain cleaners.
People that say it's crap tend to have applied it wrong, it really hates other lubes you need a spotless chain on first application after that your laughing.
If i want to clean the chain properly i get a jar full of white spirit, chuck the chain in and give it a good shake, saves faffing around with brushes/degreaser or chain cleaners.
23 February 2009, 09:55 PM
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I use motorcycle dry chain lube for just the chain, wet lube tends to 'fling' and attract dirt, it also washes off in the wet. But DONT use any dry lube on other components, it tends to build up into a gloop and can jam things like the rear mech etc. Use wet lube on everything but chain, Finish Line stuff is OK.
24 February 2009, 12:56 PM
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I have always used one of those automatic chain lubricators which doles out a drop at a time and which is adjustable. Chains just never seem to wear out with those and they seem to stay reasonably clean too.
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24 February 2009, 01:02 PM
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I do a lot of cycling, I really mean a lot, and its all yr round.
I reckon the whole drive train is wore out on my mtb's after 18 mths- I mean, hubs, chain rings, bottom bracket, head bearings, rear cassette, chain- even suspension parts.
just pure and simple wear- coz of the hammer in bad weather.
I was out last night for 3 1/2 hrs till 11.30. bike and me head to toe in crap. I live in bingley west yorks, so the cycling is haworth/ilkley moor/hebden bridge etc- its chuffing hard routes basically.
blast off with hose, might have time to wash it properly before next ride- but doubt it.
good old spray with some wd40 etc.
have no problem with chain snaps etc.
cycling costs me loads- although I love my aldi/lidl cheap clobber.
spending a fortune on all these stupid lubes- nah !!
I should stop being so ignorant though and listen to advice from others, like you guys though.
I reckon the whole drive train is wore out on my mtb's after 18 mths- I mean, hubs, chain rings, bottom bracket, head bearings, rear cassette, chain- even suspension parts.
just pure and simple wear- coz of the hammer in bad weather.
I was out last night for 3 1/2 hrs till 11.30. bike and me head to toe in crap. I live in bingley west yorks, so the cycling is haworth/ilkley moor/hebden bridge etc- its chuffing hard routes basically.
blast off with hose, might have time to wash it properly before next ride- but doubt it.
good old spray with some wd40 etc.
have no problem with chain snaps etc.
cycling costs me loads- although I love my aldi/lidl cheap clobber.
spending a fortune on all these stupid lubes- nah !!
I should stop being so ignorant though and listen to advice from others, like you guys though.
24 February 2009, 01:22 PM
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Austin - I've been doing about 3000 miles a year, all on an MTB and have also been killing kit VERY quickly (just spent £400++ on new drivetrain and all sorts due to wear) due to the weather.
In fact it's got to the point where I'm getting a bit narked with constant breaking kit and am easing off the mega muddy rides and sticking to drier stuff where possible.
Proper lubing does help a lot though - and it lasts ages. A pot of Prolink will last me 6 months and costs a fiver. The grease will last me a year or two and cost a fiver too.
Now for the shiny bike shot in "Winter" mode with old cr4p camera (got a decent one now) and should have turned the flash off!
Note new crankset, cassette, chain, cables, shifters, etc, etc!
In fact it's got to the point where I'm getting a bit narked with constant breaking kit and am easing off the mega muddy rides and sticking to drier stuff where possible.
Proper lubing does help a lot though - and it lasts ages. A pot of Prolink will last me 6 months and costs a fiver. The grease will last me a year or two and cost a fiver too.
Now for the shiny bike shot in "Winter" mode with old cr4p camera (got a decent one now) and should have turned the flash off!
Note new crankset, cassette, chain, cables, shifters, etc, etc!
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27 February 2009, 10:13 AM
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Well, yesterday, I had to go into MK and whilst I was there I went into Evans in Xscape to see if they had Purple Extreme, they didn't. So I got back home and ordered it from Evans online and just paid for std post service which was free and the bloody thing arrived this morning and a whacking great big box. Talks about service.
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