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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Thoglette » Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:25 pm
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Re: lube lube lube
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Greg@home » Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:16 pm
Tri-flow everwhere else ..Free hub. cables
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Thoglette » Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:38 pm
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:30 pm
I like the hot wax to clean my chain occasionally to make me feel good. It is also a good way to condition a new chain. Squirt in between.Thoglette wrote:To restate what I've already said: sensible chains with quick-releases - hot wax. Silly, weak (10sp) chains - squirt.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby BugsBunny » Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:28 am
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Duck! » Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:21 pm
That's exactly why wet lubes are not recommended for dry conditions.BugsBunny wrote: The wet version I found to pick up HEAPS of crud after just one short ride - even when riding in dry conditions.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby BugsBunny » Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:25 pm
When I bought it originally I was a total newbie. And the LBS said both were fine. In retrospect not a good choice for riding in dry weather.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby tomee » Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:27 am
Cleaning was another problem as it flung everywhere even after wiping down.
Morgan Blue is my fav now.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Robinho » Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:32 am
With the muc off, did you apply and then ride? The key with that stuff is to apply fairly liberally and then leave (overnight is best). When it is dry it stays put and I find is good for a couple of weeks of daily commuting at least, in dry conditions. If you rode straight away not surprised it disappearedtomee wrote:I've tried all Muc-off's ceramic lubes and even the team sky hydrodynamic. They were utterly crap, they all thinned out and made my drive train noisy after 30 minutes.
Cleaning was another problem as it flung everywhere even after wiping down.
Morgan Blue is my fav now.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby tomee » Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:33 am
always apply the night before a rideRobinho wrote:With the muc off, did you apply and then ride? The key with that stuff is to apply fairly liberally and then leave (overnight is best). When it is dry it stays put and I find is good for a couple of weeks of daily commuting at least, in dry conditions. If you rode straight away not surprised it disappearedtomee wrote:I've tried all Muc-off's ceramic lubes and even the team sky hydrodynamic. They were utterly crap, they all thinned out and made my drive train noisy after 30 minutes.
Cleaning was another problem as it flung everywhere even after wiping down.
Morgan Blue is my fav now.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Comedian » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:49 am
My updated favourite list is... I'm sure I've been through more but these are the ones I can remember now.. The first three are all 500k+ lubes and are used very sparingly. 4-8 are 200k ish. 9 was about 50k before needing re-doing but it did smell nice.tomee wrote:I've tried all Muc-off's ceramic lubes and even the team sky hydrodynamic. They were utterly crap, they all thinned out and made my drive train noisy after 30 minutes.
Cleaning was another problem as it flung everywhere even after wiping down.
Morgan Blue is my fav now.
1. Dumonde
2. Motorex dry/wet.
3. Morgan blue race.
A really big gap..
4. Rock and roll. (you use a lot when applied as directed)
5. Park tools.
6. Purple extreme (I would like to re-test this on my current gear)
7. Finishline ceramic (great for speedplay cleats).
8. Shimano PTFE (great for speedplay cleats).
A really, really big gap.
9. Bike Milk.
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Re: Type of Chain Lubricants (Polls)
Postby jerrah » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:56 pm
Finishline Teflon is the only lube I've tried that doesn't seem to get really filthy on both my mountain bike and road bike. Filthy as in collecting all the dust and grit off the bike paths and trails into a grinding paste. It doesn't like getting wet but I reapply after riding in the rain.brauluver wrote:Other
When I was a teenager I used motor oil, but I don't remember it being a clean experience.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Mulger bill » Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:01 pm
So, how'd it go?Kalgrm wrote:That's a very personal question, if you don't mind me saying.
I have been using Rock 'n Roll Gold for years. Works fine ...
Today I mixed graphite powder with melted candle wax and dipped my MTB chain in it. I'll see if that works well enough to get me changing my religion.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Thoglette » Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:51 pm
Rewaxed mine the other night. Only 450km this time due to the amount of wet riding.Mulger bill wrote:So, how'd it go?
Happy as.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Kalgrm » Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:04 pm
Very well! No sand sticking to my chain when I'm riding this new fat bike on the beach and the local tracks, no squeaking at all. So far, so good! I think this is a winner for me.Mulger bill wrote:So, how'd it go?
On the page before this one, Storm Boy mentioned that a rice cooker would work, so I went to Big W, spent $14 and picked one up specifically for the job. It works like a charm.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Thoglette » Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:40 am
I have an old tupperware container which goes in the over at just under 100C (in a tray "just in case") with the chain in it. But my other half has gotten used to this sort of thing.Kalgrm wrote:On the page before this one, Storm Boy mentioned that a rice cooker would work,
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby AndrewCowley » Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:47 pm
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Comedian » Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:47 pm
You just haven't used the right dry lubes. Try motorex dry (500k+) and dumonde (800k+)AndrewCowley wrote:Have gone back to a wet lube. After trying a few different things on my mostly commute bike and getting sick of constantly needing to re-lube, it seems that wet lube is the only thing that will last more than a few days.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Rex » Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:04 pm
Try Chain-LAndrewCowley wrote:Have gone back to a wet lube. After trying a few different things on my mostly commute bike and getting sick of constantly needing to re-lube, it seems that wet lube is the only thing that will last more than a few days.
Trust me
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Thoglette » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:18 pm
If someone says "trust me", wellAndrewCowley wrote:Have gone back to a wet lube. After trying a few different things on my mostly commute bike and getting sick of constantly needing to re-lube, it seems that wet lube is the only thing that will last more than a few days.
Seriously, are you getting 25mm of rain every day? I'm averaging 500km between re-waxing (no, Virginia, not my legs, the chain)
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby edsa » Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:08 pm
http://moltenspeedwax.com/pages/about-us" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
not cheap either, probably better to stick with the homebrew stuff.
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Re: lube lube lube
Postby Dragster1 » Sat Sep 05, 2015 6:33 pm
The C3 is good for dry conditions but when you go through the smallest puddle of water it sounds awful.tomee wrote:I've tried all Muc-off's ceramic lubes and even the team sky hydrodynamic. They were utterly crap, they all thinned out and made my drive train noisy after 30 minutes.
Cleaning was another problem as it flung everywhere even after wiping down.
Morgan Blue is my fav now.
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