what is a good chain lubricant ?

[Dave7]

I have been using Finish Line Teflon and just used the last of if.
I'm just wondering if there are better/less expensive options etc.

 

[Profpointy]

I've tended to use any old oil I happen to have, most recently I've been using up the gallon of engine oil the wrong grade for my car. If I am ever in a position to challenge Monsieur Marchand's veteran hour record I might be running low by then and have to get something else

 

[fossyant]

Have you been using the small dropper bottles ? Spray lubes are very wasteful. Finish line are my favourite. Wet lubes are easier to wipe clean with a rag and tend to clog less - especially useful for commuters/daily riders. Muck Off wet lube is OK too, and recently on offer.

I find the little dropper bottles last months and months.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

finish line ceramic user here. Also use the dropper bottles.

 

[vickster]

+1
Works out cheaper if you buy the bigger bottle

 

[Fab Foodie]

I like finish line cross country/green as its a little stickier than others and doesn't seem to get washed off in rain so readily.

Chainsaw oil is also good for much the same reason.

BUT, I think the reality is that as long as there's is lube present, any will do from 3 in 1 to motor oils and more exotic fayre ....

 

[mangid]

Finish line wet lube and Mickle method for me on all the bikes.

 

[derrick]

This. http://www.micksgarage.com/ProdDeta...erm=&cnty=GB&gclid=CM6z78Ps28wCFUWfGwodI24GIA

Pour it into a small dripper bottle will last years.

 

[MikeW-71]

I used the Finish Line Green to start with, a small bottle lasted more than a year. It would probably have gone a bit further TBH, as I over-cleaned a bit.

Then I got some Bikehut lube from Halfords, cheaper and a bit bigger bottle. Seems fine, but not as sticky as Finish Line, so it flings off a bit until you get the excess off. This bottle is gonna last aaaages!

 

[sanddancer]

GT85
Or 3 in 1 spray/dripper

 

[gavgav]

Wet lube and mickle method for me

 

[midlife]

Something in the above.........sometimes I feel old fashioned

Shaun

 

[DaveReading]

But applied with a dropper rather than the spray nozzle.

 

[raleighnut]

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[Dave7]

+1
Works out cheaper if you buy the bigger bottle

Just am idea here.......what if you and I get the ultra giant jumbo size and share it ????
To be kept at my house of course but you can call any time for a quick "squirt"