Chain Lube Oil Comparison Test

[Arrowfoot]

Came across this test done some 7 years ago and surprised by the results. Interesting read. Pretty much what @Yellow Saddle had said (I hope I got this right ). The damage done is quite interesting. Purple Extreme's description of their product does not bear resemblance to the test.

Now where to find the 3 in1 somewhere hidden in the shed.

http://www.biketechreview.com/forum/1-general-discussion/21680-comparison-of-chain-lubes

 

[mikeymustard]

very interesting reading, and something I've suspected for a while now. It's a generalisation I know, but I think as a self-selected group, us cyclists can be somewhat credulous: how many times have I read "Thou shalt not use wd40 as a lubricant" or seen someone recoil in sheer horror at the mention of using 3-in-1 (yes folks before the advent of "boutique" [expensive] cycle oils our chains were still squeak-free)!
I guess it's a symptom of modern life: every company is looking to "add value" to their product (cornflakes in a cup for £18 per kilo? Genius!), and cycling is a very fashion driven activity

 

[Fab Foodie]

very interesting reading, and something I've suspected for a while now. It's a generalisation I know, but I think as a self-selected group, us cyclists can be somewhat credulous: how many times have I read "Thou shalt not use wd40 as a lubricant" or seen someone recoil in sheer horror at the mention of using 3-in-1 (yes folks before the advent of "boutique" [expensive] cycle oils our chains were still squeak-free)!
I guess it's a symptom of modern life: every company is looking to "add value" to their product (cornflakes in a cup for £18 per kilo? Genius!), and cycling is a very fashion driven activity

I think you need to read down further to get the full answer onWD40 ....

 

[Jaykun85]

well i know what I'm doing when the shops open .. gonna clean my chain and cover it in 3 in 1

 

[Levo-Lon]

I use semi synthetic diesel engine oil..i have lots of it as i have to buy 10l when i service my van..
so i fill my bike oil bottle and oil away..
i buy new chains when my current chain gets to 0.5 wear.

its a chain

 

[Dogtrousers]

What? 5 posts in and no one has criticised the use of the phrase "attracts dirt". Come on CC lube pedants, you're slipping.

 

[mikeymustard]

I think you need to read down further to get the full answer onWD40 ....

That it did about as badly as the Purple Extreme? I'd only use it in an emergency, honest!

And before anyone takes exception at me calling cyclists "credulous" I'd like to point out that I have a toolbox full of expensive bike lubricants too!

I'm guessing that if you clean and lube your chain every ride then it doesn't matter that a lube doesn't have a long life. I am not one of these people because I am lazy, I don't even pump my tyres every ride. Sometimes I even forget the 21 point safety check!

 

[Gravity Aided]

I still like chainsaw oil, but I may have to look into the synthetic oils as well.

 

[Fab Foodie]

That it did about as badly as the Purple Extreme? I'd only use it in an emergency, honest!

And before anyone takes exception at me calling cyclists "credulous" I'd like to point out that I have a toolbox full of expensive bike lubricants too!

I'm guessing that if you clean and lube your chain every ride then it doesn't matter that a lube doesn't have a long life. I am not one of these people because I am lazy, I don't even pump my tyres every ride. Sometimes I even forget the 21 point safety check!

Bang-on.
It's not that WD40 doesn't work, it doesn't last very long whereas regular lubes do and any lube is better than no lube.
I'm like you, I don't have time for much bike cleaning or anal chain-care regimes, I just keep it well lubed and fit a new chain every spring.

 

[Drago]

A test of but one of the multiple characteristics of a good lube. Interesting, but about as relevant as counting bogies to diagnose the difference between cold and flu.

 

[Jaykun85]

i thought i best clean my chain aw it was looking a little bit black. Haven't really cleaned it for a good while (since i got the bike). I know I'm a baud cyclist.
Looks nice and new now though so just waiting for the weather to get better.
I found this oil in my LBS "Finish Line - 1 Step"

Anybody used it at all ? know if its any good. Only got it cos it was cheap. I just see oil as oil .. there to do one thing and keep the chain lubricated

 

[mikeymustard]

I don't have time for much bike cleaning or anal chain-care

Where can I get these anal chains?

 

[Adam4868]

Where can I get these anal chains?

Top shelf,next to the lube !

 

[Jaykun85]

i wonder if its a good idea to search for them on Google????

 

[Jaykun85]

my google search came up with Fun Factory .. there German made so must be high quality

Now i will have to wipe my search history done want teresa may looking at what i been googling now do i