2007-01-20 14:43:48 · 13 answers · asked by gemneye70 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
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.
Check out this tutorial:
http://z10.invisionfree.com/NMB/index.php?showtopic=2040&hl=
2007-01-20 15:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by bigringtravis 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It says that is a bike lubricant. Some say it's for chains others say everything but chains. GT85 is a general purpose cleaning/lubricating spray. Aerosol Penetrating Lubricant, Water displacer, No CFC's, does not work as a chain lube. Good for derailleurs, cables, brake levers. I would buy some Finish Line Wet lube and use that. Clean your chain before oiling.
2016-05-24 03:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-01-21 08:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ben P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-01-20 23:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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....
2007-01-21 12:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-01-21 09:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by amtghota 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Astroglide
2007-01-20 14:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by james c 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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.
2007-01-20 14:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Jack Daniels.
Oh, sorry. That's for the bike RIDER.
2007-01-20 14:52:28 · answer #9 · answered by Baron VonHiggins 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
heya i would say to try and use cooking oil or a bit of petrol for bike,car,motorbike engines goodluck hope it will work, it should do i have used it before and its fine on my bike:)
2007-01-20 14:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋