Comments on: How To Choose the Right Lubricants

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?

By: LesB

LesB — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:36:42 +0000

Great site. Installing handlebar tape is a great video — instructions wouldn’t be nearly as good without the video.
Hows about the Dumonde Tech lubes? This is a category of lubes you don’t cover — plastic coating lube.
I use the lite version on my road bike and the regular during wet conditions. I find that it takes me a couple hundred miles at least before needing re-applying. And I clean the chain with soap and water instead of using the nasty degreaser stuff.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:13:04 +0000

Yes, that tube of super lube will work great with the grease gun!

By: Joseph

Joseph — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:04:11 +0000

I’ve noticed that the finish line grease gun is not sold with a tube of grease; where can I buy a tube of grease that fits the finish line grease gun?

Is this tube right?

http://www.super-lube.com/super-lube-synthetic-grease-tube-3oz-model-21030-p-22.htm