Steven martin
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Chain lubrication....
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If you do a Search (top right hand corner of forum), you'll find there are lots of different chain lubs recommended by the members of CC. 
Partly, it depends on the type of riding you are doing.
Whatever you choose, as you are now part of CC, you really should Mickle your chain.
Partly, it depends on the type of riding you are doing.Whatever you choose, as you are now part of CC, you really should Mickle your chain.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Welcome!
OK ....rule number 1, don't use WD40 on a chain unless it's seized-up! A little on a rag is OK, but it will dissolve the grease in the roller pins where it's really needed.
You're right, there are lots of lubes and you're now gonna get a lot of advice about which is best ....
As long as you lube frequently and generally keep your chain clean, it really doesn't matter too much what you use as long as lube is present.
Now, in the rain thinner lubes and some dry lubes get washed- out so something thicker like Finish-line Green or chainsaw oil works better, but it'll pick-up crud. Dry lubes pick-up less crud and generally look 'cleaner' but get washed away easier thus giving less lubrication. Pay your money, take yer choice!
My preference is plenty of Finish Line Green or even 3 in 1 and give the chain a good wipe before going-out and then a good wipe or Mickle when cruddy. The Mickle-method (use the search ) tends to be the preferred cleaning method - not using any solvents.
If on a budget 3 in 1 or general purpose lube is just fine.
OK ....rule number 1, don't use WD40 on a chain unless it's seized-up! A little on a rag is OK, but it will dissolve the grease in the roller pins where it's really needed.
You're right, there are lots of lubes and you're now gonna get a lot of advice about which is best ....
As long as you lube frequently and generally keep your chain clean, it really doesn't matter too much what you use as long as lube is present.
Now, in the rain thinner lubes and some dry lubes get washed- out so something thicker like Finish-line Green or chainsaw oil works better, but it'll pick-up crud. Dry lubes pick-up less crud and generally look 'cleaner' but get washed away easier thus giving less lubrication. Pay your money, take yer choice!
My preference is plenty of Finish Line Green or even 3 in 1 and give the chain a good wipe before going-out and then a good wipe or Mickle when cruddy. The Mickle-method (use the search ) tends to be the preferred cleaning method - not using any solvents.
If on a budget 3 in 1 or general purpose lube is just fine.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
You only need a little £4 bottle of good stuff to keep an everyday commuter bike going for 12 months.
Add in an old t shirt then sorted.. Works for a whole stable but you might need more old t shirts and oil droppers.
Add in an old t shirt then sorted.. Works for a whole stable but you might need more old t shirts and oil droppers.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Oh, and baby wipes are great for giving a cruddy chain a quick de-crud ... and for cleaning your bike ... and your babies ....
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Steven martin
Active Member
- Location
- Northampton
Thanks for the great advice, wen t and got a small bottle of muck off chain lube...
