Cycling in the rain

[gaz]

Wipe it down with a rag, clean the chain, lube the chain, have a beer.

 

[Fab Foodie]

WD40?

Nooooooooooo!

At least two bike shops I often visit say that WD40 is a no no. It's something to do with the chemicals that cause the chain to wear more quickly. They recommend GT85.

Many here wouldn't use use WD40 or GT85 (better) as a chain lube, but applied to a rag it's great for removing surface gunk from all over the bike and degreasing specific bits, like brake calipers and mech pivots
A thin film of GT85 or light oil on a rag over ally bits and frame is fine and offers good corrosion protection for winter bikes.
Regarding chains, there's a whole forum section's worth on that, personally I believe that proper lube and the Mickle method of cleaning (as per KMC's advice) the way to go. Other views are available!

 

[addictfreak]

Many here wouldn't use use WD40 or GT85 (better) as a chain lube, but applied to a rag it's great for removing surface gunk from all over the bike and degreasing specific bits, like brake calipers and mech pivots
A thin film of GT85 or light oil on a rag over ally bits and frame is fine and offers good corrosion protection for winter bikes.
Regarding chains, there's a whole forum section's worth on that, personally I believe that proper lube and the Mickle method of cleaning (as per KMC's advice) the way to go. Other views are available!

Yes its great for cleaning your frame, makes the bike look like new again.

 

[david k]

A quick shower down in the bath will be fine!
Wipe the chain with wet-wipes or a rag with a drop (and only a drop) of WD40 or GT85 (which smells nicer) on the rag, don't spray it on the chain. Wipe the crud off the chain/sprockets, then lube, wait, wipe.
The only real problem time is when the gritters have been out as salt can quickly corrode, a bit of raiwater and road-grime won't kill it immediately!

why dont you spray directly to the chain?

is gt85 not better than wd40?