Dry Chain

[Iainj837]

I was wondering how do I stop my chain from drying out.
I have to lub it most days dry or wet conditions.

 

[Moodyman]

What lube are you using? How much riding (miles) do you do?

If you use spray lubes they don't last longer than a single short-mid distance ride.

If you use the bottle liquid lubes then you need to get a better quality lube than what you have.

 

[jimboalee]

Rule 1. Do not put anything on a chain that disolves grease.

 

[Iainj837]

What lube are you using? How much riding (miles) do you do?

If you use spray lubes they don't last longer than a single short-mid distance ride.

If you use the bottle liquid lubes then you need to get a better quality lube than what you have.

I do 20 plus miles a day, that is just commuting miles.

I have been using a spray lub which I bought from Halfords but will buya better quality.
What is the best one to use

 

[pauljonhaz]

I use and recommend this Finish Line wet lube even though it is a wet lube I use it all year round, good in all conditions.

 

[PpPete]

I used to use Finish Line wet lube too - but the price just seemed to increase every month (not that I was buying it that often, just looking out for specials)

Abortive attempt with Halfords Dry Lube - avoid.

Now changed to ProLink Gold.....picks up a lot less of the black grinding paste, and very economical when used from the pen applicator - literally one small drop on each link, which doesnt take as long as you'd imagine, then a quick wipe over.

 

[Armegatron]

I use and recommend this Finish Line wet lube even though it is a wet lube I use it all year round, good in all conditions.

+1
I was using some cheap lube from GoOutdoors but it quickly gunked up. I use Finish Line Wet Lube now and the chain looks cleaner and doesnt attract as much muck. It also doesnt need cleaning as often.

 

[SimonC]

+1
I was using some cheap lube from GoOutdoors but it quickly gunked up. I use Finish Line Wet Lube now and the chain looks cleaner and doesnt attract as much muck. It also doesnt need cleaning as often.

+1 for Finish Line Wet Lube. Spray version is good stuff and lasts a long time.

 

[4F]

I used to find the wet lube picked up more gunk so I use finish line dry lube

 

[Moodyman]

Finish Line Cross Country. It's not cheap, but works best and the bottle lasts a long time as you only need a little bit

 

[139NI]

try '3 in 1'.

200mls for 2.99p from Robert Dyas

not the best, nor the worst. good value medium viscosity lube.

 

[Iainj837]

I have been using GT 85 I have been using another brand but can't remember which one. It doesn't work for long I can get to work and back before it stops working

 

[Steve Austin]

GT85 isn't the right stuff for a chain, you'd be better off using extra virgin Olive Oil than gt85!!

as many have said, Finish Line wet is the stuff to use

 

[Tynan]

3in1 not appropriate either

dry is ok for summer but is washed off by rain

I used it last year but am still nowhere near finishing a wet I bought for winter, makes me laugh about people complaining about the cost of a bottle of oil that lasts a year

 

[Iainj837]

Thanks for the advice, I went out and bought Muc-off wet lube it cost 6.99 for a125 ml bottle. I have put a little on and the chain sounds so much smoother