Halfords bike hut synthetic wet lube

[Panter]

Anyone tried it?
I bought some thinking it would be a cheap version of finish wet line but it seems to be incredibly sticky to the point where I'm thinking it may be doing more harm than good.

Any thoughts?

 

[jig-sore]

yes, i have some of this and yes it is sticky. been using it on my commute bike and it does attract the muck a bit, but then i just assumed all wet lubes were like this ?????

 

[2Loose]

I use it at the moment and like it so far. Nice and gloopy, apply it, give the cranks a few turns and wipe off the excess with a rag or as you have found it attracts grit nicely.

It has been doing a good job in the snow and salt though, lubing once a week is working nicely for me, although when it gets drier I'll be back on the lighter wax lube again.

 

[fossyant]

If sticky, don't bother.

TBH best any weather stuff I've found is Finish Line Pro Ceramic - for the massively unaffordable £4 for a tiny bottle (so far it's lasted almost a year for 4 bikes) or White Lightening Wet Lube (purple) in second place.

 

[PpPete]

I tried the Halbords dry lube....was not impressed. Was so thin it just dribbled out of the bottle - no way of controlling the amount on each link. So ended being more expensive than the Finish Line wet lube that I normally use.

 

[Garz]

I use the FL wet lube also, shall try the dry stuff for the better weather when it gets here.

 

[Panter]

Thanks for the replies

I'll persist with it then until it's gone, but I can't see my replacing it unless I end up being amazed by incredible chain lifespans!

 

[PpPete]

Just a thought....
Wonder what would happen if one diluted a "sticky" wet lube with a "thin" dry lube?
If you want to try, I'll happily send you the bit of Halfords dry lube I have left.

 

[Panter]

Could be good maybe?

Well, if you don't mind sending some out I'll give it a try, thank you

 

[PpPete]

PM me your address and I'll bung the remains of my bottle in a jiffy bag and get it of to you Monday.

There's not a whole lot left - but maybe enough to dilute yours and it will give me an excuse to get something better.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I can't help but think that maybe we get a bit obsessive with chain lubes...

 

[potsy]

I can't help but think that maybe we get a bit obsessive with chain lubes...

Me too ff,I use whatever oil I can cadge from work,we have hundreds of gallons of various grades and type.

 

[Panter]

PM me your address and I'll bung the remains of my bottle in a jiffy bag and get it of to you Monday.

There's not a whole lot left - but maybe enough to dilute yours and it will give me an excuse to get something better.

Will do, thats very good of you, thank you

 

[Panter]

I can't help but think that maybe we get a bit obsessive with chain lubes...

I think you're absolutely right.

TBH, if it wasn't on the advice of my peers, I'd be sloshing Tescos own 10-40W all over it

 

[Fab Foodie]

I think you're absolutely right.

TBH, if it wasn't on the advice of my peers, I'd be sloshing Tescos own 10-40W all over it

I'm certain you'd be no worst off. Just try it!