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Chain, Gears & Wheel Lube
What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid
used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain lube" at the bike shop. Thanks, Ian -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain lube" at the bike shop. I like chainsaw oil or motor oil for drive train. Grease for hubs. -- Benjamin Lewis Hey! I'm only fourteen, sickly 'n' thin Tried all of my life just to grow me a chin It popped out once, but my dad pushed it in. -- FZ |
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"Ian (remove the antispam)" wrote in message ... What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain lube" at the bike shop. Thanks, Ian Of the choices you offered, I'd guess the 3 in 1 would be best. If you really want to go cheap, I've heard that used motor oil from a car makes an excellent chain lube. WD 40 won't do and heavy grease will collect way too much dirt and probably won't work into the pins very well. Bob C. |
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In article , "Ian \(remove the antispam
\)" says... What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain lube" at the bike shop. I find that 10W30 motor works well, and doesn't hold dirt and grit as much as heavier and/or stickier lubes do. The 3-in-1 oil might be ok as long as you kept up frequent applications. I wouldn't use WD-49 though; too many volatiles which quickly evaporate. -- Remove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in the newsgroups if possible). |
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On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:07:49 -0400, "Ian \(remove the antispam\)"
wrote: A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at peak efficiency. -- Rick Onanian |
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Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at peak efficiency. Anyone using goose fat? |
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On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:20:07 -0400, "psycholist"
wrote: "Ian (remove the antispam)" wrote in message ... What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain lube" at the bike shop. Thanks, Ian Of the choices you offered, I'd guess the 3 in 1 would be best. If you really want to go cheap, I've heard that used motor oil from a car makes an excellent chain lube. WD 40 won't do and heavy grease will collect way too much dirt and probably won't work into the pins very well. Bob C. My understanding is that the real 'lube' for chain lube is suppoed to be a type of wax, and not a type of oil. I was told by a LBS owner: 1. WD-40 is not good, and that the lube in this was 'lanolin'. It collects dirt. (For MTB use the lube is almost entirely 'wax' and little else, and it is the most resistant to dirt-collection. 2. The chain, to be properly lubed should be taken off the bike and thoroughly soaked in the 'lube' and then left to dry overnight. The transporting agent would evap., leaving the waxy substance on the chain 3. When you're lubing a chain you are not doing it for the outside, i.e. the chain in the sprockets. You're actually lubing the inner spindle and posts inside the chain that lets the individual chain segments move freely as they go around the circuit. Dunno if this is correct. FWIW. (this is the same guy who wants to charge my brother 30 bucks to true a wheel...!!) -Badger |
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"Ian (remove the antispam)" wrote in message ... What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain lube" at the bike shop. Chain saw chain lube |
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tk wrote:
Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at peak efficiency. Anyone using goose fat? Canadians only. Bill "poor tip" S. |
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Ian (remove the antispam)" ianstock"antispam wrote:
What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a hybrid used mostly for road touring? A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine oil), or a heavier grease? WD-40 too thin. You'd have to apply it every day, I think. 3-in-1 too sticky thick for chains. Mind you, I defer to the actual experience (if any) of those who use these lubes. Triflow is a good choice, I think. If you want something lighter try a dry lube with teflon (and remember to reapply often and after wet). Dry lubes are thinner but don't attract as much dirt. |
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