what is a good chain lubricant ?

[marzjennings]

 

[youngoldbloke]

But applied with a dropper rather than the spray nozzle.

Another vote for PROLINK, but applied with a hypodermic - one drop per chain roller - also on all other pivot points on gear mechs, brakes etc etc

 

[RoubaixCube]

Muc off dry or wet lube for me - Though I do have a bottle of Squirt Chain Lube that was recommended to me in a previous thread somewhere. Not used it yet as we went through a stint of poor weather but I might give it a go soon.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just am idea here.......what if you and I get the ultra giant jumbo size and share it ????
To be kept at my house of course but you can call any time for a quick "squirt"

Did you just offer Vickster a quick squirt?

 

[potsy]

Did you just offer Vickster a quick squirt?

 

[Moodyman]

Car engine oil here. Lovely and sticky and long lasting. Just wipe off the excess from the outside.

I've also used left over gear oil from when servicing my alfine hub.

 

[Dave7]

Did you just offer Vickster a quick squirt?

In the nicest possible way.

 

[NorthernDave]

Muc-off wet at the minute, but will probably go to Muc-off dry next time I clean the chain.
For no better reason than it works and it's what I've got.
I might try something else when it runs out, but for now theres no need, although I tend to agree with @Fab Foodie that it's the actual presence of lubricant that's most important, not the specific brand.

 

[betty swollocks]

My favourite is Fenwicks. The chain runs smoothly and silently and with a quick Mickle, is clean again.

 

[Stevec047]

Much off wet lube is what I currently use works a treat and seems to stay on the chain for a good couple of weeks before reapplying if your the lazy sort or like me mislay ed the bottle and have only just found it.

Must admit with the dry dusty weather we have had the past couple of rides is does pick up quite a bit of dust so may switch to the dry version soon just to stop the build up of dirt.

 

[Bazzer]

Bought Muc Off dry last time. Great for not picking up crap but IME seems to melt in anything more extreme than damp conditions, so requires very regular application. If I have been riding in the rain, it has to be reapplied after the straight after the ride, otherwise within a day or so, the chain looks like it belongs on a BSO.
Will be trying something different next time.

 

[potsy]

Any old crap I've acquired along the way will do for my bikes, lube is lube, as long as there is some on there then who cares?

Which reminds me, I really should lube the mtb chain

 

[Tiger10]

Ep 90 gear oil which i have a large 205 litre drum of so won't be running out in this lifetime..

 

[Gravity Aided]

Chain saw oil.

 

[ianrauk]

Finish Line Ceramic