Dry or wet lube?

[cambsno]

Cant work out which to go for!

Road bike I plan to just go out in dry weather - in winter this could be damp, with spray on roads but not when raining.
Hybrid - As above aside from those times when i go out and i get an unexpected shower!

I really need one 'in between' - but which of the 2 is best to use based on above? Leaning towards wet?

 

[Slick]

Riding on dry days in winter?

Definitely wet.

 

[vickster]

Dry

 

[vickster]

Riding on dry days in winter?

We don’t all live in Scotland

 

[Slick]

We don’t all live in Scotland

I was going to include that wee addendum.

 

[C R]

I've recently started trying muc off dry lube. Definitely much cleaner, but seems to not last anywhere near as long as the wet lube; even in dry conditions I am having to reapply every 60 miles or so. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong, but other online reviewers seem to find the same. Other dry lubes are reported as lasting longer, but I haven't tried them.

 

[Drago]

You may as well ask which is the best religion!

Wet, is my two penneth.

 

[fossyant]

I stick with wet - easier to wipe the chain clean with. Oil, wipe clean, wipe.

 

[rogerzilla]

Dry never works for me. Doesn't lubricate for more than a couple of weeks, leaves gunge everywhere if you top it up (who wants to clean a chain every two weeks?) and doesn't prevent rust.

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/oil-or-specific-chain-lube.258039/
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/is-lube-necessary-during-summer.261672/
Dry if you're SURE it's not going to rain. Chainsaw oil (well wiped) otherwise.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Wet, always (Finish-line Green preferred).
Mickle as required.
Replace chains as required.

 

[Sterlo]

I've tried both, wet is my go to. To much hassle making sure the chain is squeaky clean to apply dry and I agree it doesn't seem to last long.

 

[PpPete]

Neither
Wax is the way to go !

Look for the ozcycle videos on Youtube.

 

[Slick]

Neither
Wax is the way to go !

Look for the ozcycle videos on Youtube.

Which is what I use but still a bit unsure.

 

[cougie uk]

GT85 on a rag and run the chain through it.

Do it before each ride. Takes a minute and keeps the chain clean.

You can use wet lube bit it'll stay wet and dirty.