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Old September 12th 18, 03:26 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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On 9/11/2018 10:22 PM, Andy wrote:
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:06:28 PM UTC-5, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:20:48 -0700 (PDT), 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.


A high viscosity oil of some sort, one that will stay on the chain.
This will, of course, collect dirt and crud whereupon you will need to
clean the chain.


I have been riding bikes for over 50 years.

Never wore out a chain.


Well, it's not the time. It's the mileage per chain.

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Old September 12th 18, 04:24 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Slow down rusting of chain

Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 9/11/2018 8:54 PM, Radey Shouman wrote:


Try bear grease, that'll teach 'em.


Why would someone try to grease a bear?



You know what they say about the squeaky bear.

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Old September 12th 18, 05:20 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Slow down rusting of chain

On Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:22:59 -0700 (PDT), Andy
wrote:

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:06:28 PM UTC-5, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:20:48 -0700 (PDT), 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.


A high viscosity oil of some sort, one that will stay on the chain.
This will, of course, collect dirt and crud whereupon you will need to
clean the chain.


I have been riding bikes for over 50 years.

Never wore out a chain.

And have never had a chain that collected that much dirt.

Maybe if I rode over a desert. :-)

Andy


You are riding with 50 year old chain?
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Old September 12th 18, 03:51 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Slow down rusting of chain

On 2018-09-11 10:20, 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 ?


After trying other lubes I now use White Lighting Epic Ride. The stuff
is pricey when using the wasteful "prescribed" method but I apply it
with a Q-Tip so an 8oz bottle lasts almost a year.

Anyhow, since I use that I never had rust on the chain during the wet
winter months. One downside are the frequent intervals, 200mi on the
road bike and 50mi on the MTB depending on terrain.

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Old September 12th 18, 07:32 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Slow down rusting of chain

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:20:51 PM UTC+2, Andy wrote:
I have been using a silicone spray on my chain, but it isn't long before it rusts.


Si spray is the worst method to prevent rust

Anything better?


If preventing rust is your only requirement: drown your chain in the stickiest chainlube you can find and do it regurarly. I recommend Rohloff chain oil. Do I use it myself? Hell no.


What about about Squirt Long Lasting Dry Chain Lube ?


Nope.

Lou

Thanks.


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Old September 12th 18, 08:59 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Andy wrote:

I have been using a silicone spray on my
chain, but it isn't long before it rusts.

Anything better?


Use the bike?

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Old September 12th 18, 10:34 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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On 12/09/18 10:25, Ralph Barone wrote:


I tried bacon grease and paraffin, but it kept attracting bears.


Maybe that is what Joerg uses?

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Old September 12th 18, 10:36 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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On 13/09/18 00:51, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-09-11 10:20, Andy wrote:
I have been using a silicone spray on my chain, but it isn't long
before it rusts.

Anything better?

What about aboutÂ* Squirt Long Lasting Dry Chain Lube ?


After trying other lubes I now use White Lighting Epic Ride. The stuff
is pricey when using the wasteful "prescribed" method but I apply it
with a Q-Tip so an 8oz bottle lasts almost a year.

Anyhow, since I use that I never had rust on the chain during the wet
winter months. One downside are the frequent intervals, 200mi on the
road bike and 50mi on the MTB depending on terrain.


Perhaps bacon grease is the secret ingredient in that stuff? It might
explain your fear of mountain lion attacks...

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Old September 13th 18, 02:41 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:25:59 +0000 (UTC), Ralph Barone
wrote:

I tried bacon grease and paraffin, but it kept attracting bears.


Bacon grease is soft even when it's chilled. Tallow is hard at room
temperature.

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Old September 13th 18, 02:52 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Slow down rusting of chain

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2:59:58 PM UTC-5, Emanuel Berg wrote:
Andy wrote:

I have been using a silicone spray on my
chain, but it isn't long before it rusts.

Anything better?


Use the bike?

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