WD40

[Fab Foodie]

TBH I don't think it matters much what you lube your chain with, as long as it gets regular application and a bit of maintenance. After that you're talking small variations in time between application, cleanliness of chain, etc. Oh, and a whole lot of chain lube religeonista b0ll0cks.

Mikey, I've also come round to this way of thinking.

 

[gbb]

a) it's not "stretch". Chains don't stretch, the links wear. my experience with WD40 is quite different - chains last just as long with WD40. And I'm far from the only one.

Quite right...its just stretch is the commonly used name for its effects on a chain.
FF is also right, its ironic that one man can exert relatively little force on a chain and wear it out quite quickly, compared to the stresses and strain say an engine or conveyor chain goes through.
Ultimately, its because cycle chain is generally poor or minimalistic in quality , engineered just well enough to do the job safely and effectively.
If WD works for you BM, who am i to argue. My experience has been different, but hey ho

As stated by another poster, oiling a chain is with different products is a lottery IME.
Ive tried WD, didnt work well for me.
Ive tried engine oil, very regular removal of chain, clean and soak in a bath of oil then refit.
Ive tried Finish Line Dry (IIRC) ...the chain gets just as dirty, but i havnt noticed any extra life from the chain.
I use Rocol Sapphire Precision Lube (actually quite expensive)...again i cant say ive seen any extra life in the chain.

I come to the conclusion, cycle chain (9 and 10 speed) is poor quality (or unable to resist wear to put it kindly) and doesnt last whatever you do.
Use whatever you like...its never made any difference to mine

 

[BentMikey]

If you really want awesome chain life, you need a completely enclosed chaincase like on an omafiets or a Quest velomobile. No maintenance at all for tens of thousands of miles.

 

[On-Two-Wheels]

Did you know that the company who make WD40 make nothing else? Or that it's not patented, since taking out a patent would mean disclosing the ingredients? Isn't that interesting?

Strange you should say that...

My can of 3 in 1 claims to be made by the WD40 company. As is X14 Bathroom Cleaner, and, of all things Carpet Fresh

 

[Tim Bennet.]

Originally Posted by Rhythm Thief
Did you know that the company who make WD40 make nothing else?

WD-40 Company, with headquarters in San Diego, is a global consumer product company dedicated to delivering unique, high-value and easy-to-use solutions for a wide variety of maintenance needs of "doer" and "on-the-job" users by leveraging and building the brand fortress of the company.

The company markets three multi-purpose maintenance product brands –
WD-40
3-IN-ONE
BLUE WORKS

and eight homecare and cleaning product brands:
X-14 hard surface cleaners and automatic toilet bowl cleaners,
2000 Flushes automatic toilet bowl cleaners,
Carpet Fresh and No Vac rug and room deodorizers,
Spot Shot aerosol and liquid carpet stain removers,
1001 carpet, household cleaners and rug and room deodorizers,
Lava and Solvol heavy-duty hand cleaners.

WD-40 Company markets its products in more than 160 countries worldwide and recorded sales of $292 million in fiscal year 2009.

It seems it was in 1995 that it decided to diversify and start buying complimentary brands. 3in1 was their first purchase and 1001 it's last. I'm sure 1001 used to be owned by Cussons in Manchester as you used to see their salesmen all with "two letters then 1001" as the number plates on their company cars.