Lube for commuting.

[snapper_37]

I think I used ky by mistake today. Got shafted twice - both times by peeps on crusty mtbs. Grrrrrr.
Normally I use finish line dry or wet depending on weather.

 

[Holdsworth]

Does anyone still use bike oil for lubricating chains any more? Everyone seems to use wet and/or dry lubes now with little mention of oil, what are the advantages?

 

[benb]

[QUOTE 1858209, member: 9609"]I believe i got it inside the chain for the following reasons; putting the chain between the two big cogs opens the links up to allow a space for the grease to get in.[/quote]

I can't see how that works. The rear mech will still be taking up the tension.

 

[fossyant]

Does anyone still use bike oil for lubricating chains any more? Everyone seems to use wet and/or dry lubes now with little mention of oil, what are the advantages?

Oil is messy. Simple.

 

[Melonfish]

See i read the title to this and i have to ask, Are cars passing you THAT close?

 

[fossala]

See i read the title to this and i have to ask, Are cars passing you THAT close?

No, there very good down my way.

 

[Jdratcliffe]

Finish Line Dry, or Wet !

my go to lube i use wet from October - well still using it but will properly change to the dry stuff this weekend i re apply my dry lube mid week ( wed and sat when i deep clean bike) i have a 22mile commute each way

 

[mohec]

Rock n roll for me http://www.rocklube.com/
Gold for dry and blue for wet, excellent stuff.

 

[400bhp]

I gave up with wet lube - although you may think that you spend less time cleaning and applying wet compared to dry, in reality I don't believe that is the case. Wet lube becomes a gooey mess and takes ages to clean properly.

 

[Melonfish]

joking aside i use finish line wet, now i travel a very muddy and dusty route (farmers roads) and i do find the wear to be pretty bad.
i may consider dry when i switch my freewheel and chain soon.

 

[smutchin]

I use Finish Line wet lube all year round, in all weather. But don't take any advice from me - I'm shockingly remiss when it comes to cleaning my bikes. I just bung on a bit more lube every so often.

d.

 

[pshore]

Dry lube here, currently on Weldtite TF2 which seems pretty good in spray form.

I am a convert to spray on. I think it reaches all of your chain much easier than drip on. You can then wipe off the excess if you wish to stop it attracting carp.

 

[fossala]

You can then wipe off the excess if you wish to stop it attracting carp.

Don't you just hate it when fish just jump on your chain and cassette, it makes all sorts of mess

 

[pshore]

Don't you just hate it when fish just jump on your chain and cassette, it makes all sorts of mess

Caught one, hook line and sinker. Only took 2 mins.

 

[benb]

Dry lube here, currently on Weldtite TF2 which seems pretty good in spray form.

I am a convert to spray on. I think it reaches all of your chain much easier than drip on. You can then wipe off the excess if you wish to stop it attracting carp.

I wonder if you could just pour existing lube into a spray bottle?