Lubing chains

[wheres_my_beard]

I seem to need to lube my chain weekly to avoid creaking; is this normal??

I use this >> http://www.halfords....tegoryId_228375

The results I get for a week are super smooth & noise free, but would I be better using something else?

 

[tyred]

For wet weahter use, you would be better off with a proper oil. Exactly what it isn't doesn't matter too much in my opinion. Oil won't wash off but will be messier. What you have there is nice and clean but for dry weather use and washes off in the rain.

Wipe the dust and dirt of the chain before applying the oil, just a little drop on each roller. Then run the chain a few times, and wipe again to remove the excess.

 

[mightyquin]

Chap at Evans told me just to use this all the time for general use http://www.evanscycles.com/products/finish-line/2-oz-bottle-wet-lube-ec005796?query=lube

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Chap at Evans told me just to use this all the time for general use http://www.evanscycl...5796?query=lube

Thats what I'm using at the moment.

 

[gaz]

The finish line wet lube 'attracts' the dirt quite a bit. For this time of year, the dry lube version would be better.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The finish line wet lube 'attracts' the dirt quite a bit. For this time of year, the dry lube version would be better.

I've tried them both and personally I prefer the wet.

 

[3narf]

I do mine about every two weeks with PTFE spray lube.

 

[iendicott]

I use the Finish Line Dry Lube in the summer and the Wet Lube in the winter.

 

[Allirog]

My chain loves a regular dousing in WD40.

 

[Rebel Ian]

My chain loves a regular dousing in WD40.

Oh no, someone said the "W" word!!

 

[the_mikey]

I've just cleaned and re-lubed my chain using Finish line wet, it works but like has been mentioned here, it does attract dirt quite quickly. Wax lubes are fine for a few 10s of km but will need to be re-applied, the benefit of using wax lubes comes from the wax falling off the chain, taking the dirt with it, but once the wax is gone it need replacing as you're left without any lubrication.

 

[colinr]

I'd go with dry lube rather than wax. That should sort it.
If you're creaking is your chain a bit tight perhaps? It's not a new chain is it?

 

[Allirog]

Allirog, on 24 July 2011 - 07:04:09, said:My chain loves a regular dousing in WD40.

Oh no, someone said the "W" word!!

Sorry.I'll amend that inflammatory statement to;My chain loves a regular spray with a well known,bargain basement,silicone free H2o repellent lubricant of British manufacture.

 

[numbnuts]

Oh no, someone said the "W" word!!

yeah and it wasn't me this time - WD40

 

[Bman]

I prefer wet lube. It's easier to clean off.

You do clean you bikes right?