2006-07-21 15:49:56 · 11 answers · asked by Freeman 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Chain lubrication is a common problem for cyclists. Liquid lubricants penetrate to the inside of the links and are not easily displaced, but quickly attract dirt. "Dry" lubricants, often containing wax or Teflon, have poor penetrating qualities unless carried in an evaporating solvent, but stay cleaner in use. The cardinal rule for long chain life is never to lubricate a dirty chain, as this washes abrasive particles into the rollers. Chains should be cleaned before lubrication. An alternative approach is to change the (relatively cheap) chain very frequently, then proper care is less important. Some utility bicycles have fully-enclosing chaincases which virtually eliminate chain wear and maintenance.
I would speak with your local bike shop about which is the best type for your bike and the recommended procedure.
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2006-07-21 16:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chain Oil, Bicycle Shop.
2006-07-21 22:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy chain oil probably at any bicycle department store. You can actually kind of oil WD40, Sewing machine oil. Walmart; Target .
2006-07-21 23:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CRC, WD40, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid, 10W/50 Motor Oil
2006-07-21 22:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by fun_guy_otown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wd-40 is what its name implies..... a water displacer.... its more of a water displacer than a lube.... a good lube would be straight 30 weight engine oil, but of course using oil requires regular oiling and cleaning.
A dry lube, a good one would have to be graphite powder.
2006-07-22 00:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey guy use WD 40 lub spray
2006-07-21 22:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by mark Motz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 is the best,walmart or just about anywere
2006-07-21 22:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by jeremy&gale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Castrol chain lube, it's for motorcycles, but it works well. You can find it at any Canadian Tire store.
2006-07-21 22:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by bob c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 fixes anything like that.
Go to Wal*Mart.
2006-07-21 22:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by x_chasing_safety_x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use PJ1, for motorcycles, available in motorcycle shops, It wont fly off.
2006-07-21 22:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋