coffeejo
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WD40?
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Their marketing folks must have been reading cycle chat!
Peteaud
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deptfordmarmoset
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Their water dispersant works well as a water dispersant, why shouldn't their chain lubricant work well as a chain lubricant?
Stu Smith
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User6179
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It might be the best chain lubricant in the world but some people will think its the same stuff thats in the normal wd-40.
SS Retro
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Wonder if will smell like WD40 all manly a little dab of chain lube behind the ears mmmmmmmm, think I will get some to pop in my red and black manly looking wash bag. 
As for using it on the bike maybe.
As for using it on the bike maybe.
deptfordmarmoset
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I noticed earlier this week in Aldi that they won't sell it to under 18s. Evidently the fragrance plays havoc with teenage girls' hormones!Wonder if will smell like WD40 all manly a little dab of chain lube behind the ears mmmmmmmm, think I will get some to pop in my red and black manly looking wash bag.
As for using it on the bike maybe.
Diggs
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As far as fragrance is concerned I'm a "Eau De GT85" guyWonder if will smell like WD40 all manly a little dab of chain lube behind the ears mmmmmmmm, think I will get some to pop in my red and black manly looking wash bag.
As for using it on the bike maybe.
fullcycle
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- Birmingham
Forgive my ignorance but i am taking it from the responses that people are not to fond of WD40
Will the answers make me glad i have only ever used GT 85
Will the answers make me glad i have only ever used GT 85
Davidc
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- Somerset UK
Forgive my ignorance but i am taking it from the responses that people are not to fond of WD40
Will the answers make me glad i have only ever used GT 85
You've got that right, but a qualified right.
The original gets its WD from its intended purpose - water dispersant. It contains a very light oil - makes sewing machine oil look like Venezuelan crude - and a solvent. Some people like using it on chains and other moving parts, the rest of us won't let it near anything that moves as it removes the bike lubricants we use.
Original WD 40 is however brilliant at some jobs. It is a very good cleaner, a very good tar remover (frames, rims, car bodies etc.), and despite being considered mad by some forumers I use it to clean my braking surfaces. Generally it's one of the best substances for getting anything oil based off, and also works on resins.
Clearly the makers are moving into new territory. Until I see feedback from users I won't go near it. I'll be staying with the brand that's given me good service for many years, which is Finish Line. I have some GT85 which seems good on shifters, levers, gear mechs and so on. It'll take a lot to convert me to any new ones, and as my total spend on bike lubricants is about £10 a year price won't influence me much.
fullcycle
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- Birmingham
Many Thanks for that i understand where people are coming from now. It does make me glad i have only used GT85. With all things concerning lubricants i try to stick to specific cycling brands i.e made by cyclists for cyclists. Others are probably ok but the piece of mind they give is worth its weight in gold for me
Pedrosanchezo
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We cyclists are a touch snobby sometimes. I am sure the WD-40 lube will be the same as all the other lubes but with a different name on the can.
I'm personally not one of those guys that spends £20 on a small tube of grease just because it is marketed as high performance road bike grease.
I half expect some roadies go about smelling peoples bikes to see if they detect any WD-40. Then when they turn their back they point and laugh and take bets on how long before the chain explodes ending with the cyclist walking many miles home to rethink their all important choice of lube.
I'm personally not one of those guys that spends £20 on a small tube of grease just because it is marketed as high performance road bike grease.
I half expect some roadies go about smelling peoples bikes to see if they detect any WD-40. Then when they turn their back they point and laugh and take bets on how long before the chain explodes ending with the cyclist walking many miles home to rethink their all important choice of lube.
