oil for bike chain the best to use ?

[rockyroller]

migrating all our bikes over to this brand / product. so far I like it

DuPont Chain Saver-Saver - Wax Based Lubricant

spray

drip

 

[mustang1]

The road bike which doesn't get used in rain gets WD40. The e-bike which also doesn't get used in rain gets dry lube. The MTB stays out all the time and gets wet lube.

 

[Cycleops]

migrating all our bikes over to this brand / product. so far I like it

DuPont Chain Saver-Saver - Wax Based Lubrcant.

So when did this multinational conglomerate get involved with bike chains?

 

[cyberknight]

migrating all our bikes over to this brand / product. so far I like it

DuPont Chain Saver-Saver - Wax Based Lubricant

spray

drip

can you give me your thoughts compared to normal chain lube ? my commuter eats chains due to the all weather conditions i ride in and if long term i can make stuff last longer its a bonus

 

[Spiderweb]

Finish line ceramic wet lube is my go to;
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Finish-Lin...8dodGXvwB5hYWV9EEVedkZLN0HCwZHgxoCRrwQAvD_BwE

 

[ColinJ]

Chainsaw oil here.

The trick, @ColinJ is not to apply too much at any one time. After cleaning the chain, I then pour about a teaspoon onto a rag and run one side of the chain through that, and then I repeat for the other side. Holding the rag around the chain means that a) the warmth of my hand makes the oil more runny, b) the oil then gets to where it needs to go, and that c) any excess gets wiped off.

FYI, I use the generic chainsaw oil that my local agricultural supplier sells in gallon containers. Oh yeah, and I I use it for my chainsaw too.

Ah, that could be it!

If I find the container then I will give the oil another go, but use your technique as opposed to the ColinJ Sling a litre of it on the chain and moan about the ensuing mess approach.

 

[Gwylan]

Finish line dry in the summer, and wet in the winter.
Sometimes this----
View attachment 737810

Has it got a use before date?

Must be old says "made in England"

 

[Gunk]

@wafter ??

 

[Paulus]

Has it got a use before date?

Must be old says "made in England"

I think I've had it since the early 80's. Long before sell by or best before dates.
I also have an old tub of grease in an old Quality Street tin which came from the railway depot I was attached to from about 1976. There is just about enough to see me ok for some years to come.

 

[Chris S]

One drop of motor oil on a toothbrush pressed against the rollers. I then spin the cranks 8 times so the entire length of the chain passes under the toothbrush twice. The oil works its way on to the rest of the chain soon enough.

 

[fossyant]

Finish line ceramic wet lube is my go to;
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Finish-Lin...8dodGXvwB5hYWV9EEVedkZLN0HCwZHgxoCRrwQAvD_BwE

Correct. Thread Over.

 

[fossyant]

One drop of motor oil on a toothbrush pressed against the rollers. I then spin the cranks 8 times so the entire length of the chain passes under the toothbrush twice. The oil works its way on to the rest of the chain soon enough.

What happens if you spin it 9 times - Back to the Future ?

 

[Chris S]

What happens if you spin it 9 times - Back to the Future ?

What have you been smoking?

 

[Cycleops]

One drop of motor oil on a toothbrush pressed against the rollers. I then spin the cranks 8 times so the entire length of the chain passes under the toothbrush twice. The oil works its way on to the rest of the chain soon enough.

Bit OT but I find an old toothbrush is invaluable in bike cleaning and maintenance.

 

[raleighnut]

Chainsaw Oil here