DaleB
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+ 1 do not put GT 85 on your chain. I also use finish line although I prefer the dry lubeSteve Austin said:If you use GT85, i guarantee that you will wear out a chain quicker than if you use 3in1!! GT85 isn't an oil, and has no place being anywhere near a bikechain
I use finish line wet lube, as do many others
The sooner you start using it, the less time there is for the black "grinding paste" to build up, and therefore less wiping.DaleB said:Ah, thanks everyone...
@porkypete, i'll have a look into that one cheers.
When would you suggest i start applying this to my chain - i've only done 48 miles on the bike thus far, yet on Sunday i'm setting off on a 200mile trip?
porkypete said:The sooner you start using it, the less time there is for the black "grinding paste" to build up, and therefore less wiping.
Fab Foodie said:Searrch here for 'chain cleaning' and 'Mickle Method' and you'll see that it's on the podium along with Campag vs. Shimano and Helmets as the most hotly debated topics.
I'd also wager one with a lot of bull too.
Over the best part of 30 years I've tried every method of chain cleaning available. I go with the Mickle method; wipe the chain with an oily rag (Baby wipes are perfect for this) apply some OK grade lube/oil to the rollers(I like finish line green as it doesn't wash out readily in the rain) run the chain around a few times and wipe off the excess, repeat and wipe. Do it frequently or when the chain looks gunky. Quick, simple, solvent free.
The ginding paste theory is over-rated IMO.
-1Steve Austin said:If you use GT85, i guarantee that you will wear out a chain quicker than if you use 3in1!! GT85 isn't an oil, and has no place being anywhere near a bikechain
I use finish line wet lube, as do many others
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