On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 4:32:55 PM UTC-5, James wrote:
On 12/09/18 03:20, Andy wrote:
I have been using a silicone spray on my chain, but it isn't long before it rusts.

Anything better?

What about about Squirt Long Lasting Dry Chain Lube ?

Thanks.


Here starts another chain lube war...

You need to use something more oily - like mineral oil.

I use a mixture of paraffin wax and oil, about 50/50 by volume.

The solution is solid at room temperature, so I use a quick link in my
chain to facilitate easy removal, and once a month or so remove the
chain and put it in an old cooking pot with the wax, and heat it on the
stove.

Once the wax is liquid, I remove the chain with pointy pliers and wipe
off any excess hot wax with a rag before fitting the chain back on the bike.

The time it takes to heat the wax is usually long enough for me to clean
and inspect the rest of the bike. The wax doesn't encourage a horrid
build up of crud in the cassette, derailleur or chainrings. They remain
relatively clean.

I don't have problems with rusty chains and I have ridden in wet weather
soon after treating the chain and not re-treated it for another 1000km
or so. It doesn't even squeak.

I don't live where they salt the roads to combat ice.

--
JS

It's only a war if people lose perspective.

While you method works well, it is way too much work for me.

Andy