Comments on: How To Choose the Right Lubricants

By: james

james — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:55:06 +0000

I have used wd40 to pre-clean my chain, and followed this with a pumice hand cleaner by rubbing it through with my hand and rinsing in warm water, is this a practice that may cause excess wear or is it just too thorough?

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:32:57 +0000

I’ve replaced my chain and cassette on my bicycle, now how many miles should I go before relube the chain?

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:00:24 +0000

What about Dumonde Tech?

What is the carrier oil they use, if you want to thin it?

What degreaser or cleaner to use with Dumonde? Simple Green?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:25:21 +0000

Hi David,

I’d wipe it down with a rag and wait 10-15 minutes before lubing.

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:44:12 +0000

Do you have to get the degreaser off the chain before lubing. Can you lube immediately after cleaning the chain with a cloth soaked in degeaser?

By: joch

joch — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:23:36 +0000

Thanks alex. How about the other way around? Can finish line wet be used on brake cables, derailer pivots, etc?

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:04:47 +0000

You can use tri-flow on your chain, but it is thinner, so you’ll have to apply it more often.

By: joch

joch — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Alex, can i just use the tri-flow oil on my chains?

thanks

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:49:32 +0000

Wet lubes are meant for wet weather or all-around riding, and generally lubricate better. The downside is they will collect more dirt and require frequent cleaning and re-lubrication. Dry lubes (like wax lubes) need to be applied very carefully and don't lubricate as well, but don't pick up as much dirt. They are more appropriate for dry/desert regions.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:16:18 +0000

Hi, what are the differences between a wet and dry lube?

And which condition is one preferable over the other?