Best chain lube?

[Curtis]

Is the dry type with teflon better than regular oil?

[Tom Sherman]

Curtis ??? wrote:
> Is the dry type with teflon better than regular oil?

That is like asking what is the best religion, political system,
economic system, etc. You will find vigorous proponents of various systems.

The main point is that chains were from contamination between the moving
parts - therefore you do not want to lubricate a dirty chain, which
transports contamination into the chain.

The proponents of chain saw lube (fine if one does not mind a bit of
gunk on the outside), specialty bicycle chain lubes, motor oil, wax,
etc. can all contribute their opinions and experiences. A search of the
Google Groups archives will also return many threads on the subject.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"Localized intense suction such as tornadoes is created when temperature
differences are high enough between meeting air masses, and can impart
excessive energy onto a cyclist." - Randy Schlitter

[landotter]

On Dec 1, 2:20 pm, Curtis <Cur...@bacd.fake> wrote:
> Is the dry type with teflon better than regular oil?

Dupont multi-purpose lubricant with teflon and wax is by far the
nicest light lube I've ever used. It's incredibly clean, yet lubes
well. Cheap, buy a large can at the hardware store for $5.

Here's a review, mind it also comes in a drip bottle:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-lube.htm

[SMS 斯蒂文• 夏]

Curtis wrote:
> Is the dry type with teflon better than regular oil?

No.

Just go over to "http://bicyclechain.info" and you'll find all the
information you'll need on this subject.

If you're going to use one of the dry lubricants, use DuPont Multi-Use
Lubricant with Teflon Fluoropolymer. It's effective and very inexpensive.

[Dane Buson]

Curtis <Curtis@bacd.fake> wrote:
> Is the dry type with teflon better than regular oil?

For any lubricant X, you need to match it to conditions Y. Sticky lubes
are often best in rainy climates (long chain polymers like chainsaw
oil). Dry lubes are supposed to be best in dusty climates (I have no
experience). Medium oils are a good compromise that work under most
conditions well.

Complicating things of course is that there a thousand formulations of
each to fiddle with. Not to mention that pesky weather that keeps
changing on us.

--
Dane Buson - sigdane@unixbigots.org
The Ancient Doctrine of Mind Over Matter:
I don't mind... and you don't matter.
-- As revealed to reporter G. Rivera by Swami Havabanana

[datakoll]

ATF

[BikingGrad80]

Chainsaw bar oil works well. However after you apply it even if you wipe off
as much of the excess as possible I find it still splatters all over the
rear wheels, right chain stay, and rear der over the first 30 miles and
requires a good cleaning.

[Curtis]

In article
<d2ebcd7e-9890-4c86-9c70-b97a4028acee@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
landotter <landotter@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Dec 1, 2:20 pm, Curtis <Cur...@bacd.fake> wrote:
> > Is the dry type with teflon better than regular oil?
>
> Dupont multi-purpose lubricant with teflon and wax is by far the
> nicest light lube I've ever used. It's incredibly clean, yet lubes
> well. Cheap, buy a large can at the hardware store for $5.
>
> Here's a review, mind it also comes in a drip bottle:
>
> http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-lube.
> htm

I got some at Lowes. Thanks.

[Ozark Bicycle]

On Dec 1, 8:27 pm, "BikingGrad80" <loach_lover[remove spam
tag]@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Chainsaw bar oil works well. However after you apply it even if you wipe off
> as much of the excess as possible I find it still splatters all over the
> rear wheels, right chain stay, and rear der over the first 30 miles and
> requires a good cleaning.


Try a a 50/50 mix of chainsaw oil and odorless mineral spirits. Apply
to the rollers (only) with a drip bottle (available in craft stores,
etc.). Let it sit for several hours (overnight is better), then wipe
off the chain with a rag moistened with the mineral spirits.

[Ozark Bicycle]

On Dec 1, 10:29 pm, datakoll <datak...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> ATF

Where do the firearms fit into the scheme?

[datakoll]

used brake fluid

[Mark]

datakoll wrote:
>
> used brake fluid

Does it work better after it has aged in my brakelines? Say, a vintage
1990 DOT 4?

Mark J.

[datakoll]

Crisco

[Tom Sherman]

datakoll aka gene daniels wrote:
> Crisco

Lard: <http://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery/misc/lard.html>.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"Localized intense suction such as tornadoes is created when temperature
differences are high enough between meeting air masses, and can impart
excessive energy onto a cyclist." - Randy Schlitter

[datakoll]

http://www.cachebeauty.com/wholsale/036954719804.main.jpg

[Chalo]

datakoll wrote:
>
> http://www.cachebeauty.com/wholsale/036954719804.main.jpg

Keeps your machine running smoothly and your coif looking snappy.

Also, it helps maintain the slippery emulsion in your chamois. High
speed, low drag!

Chalo

[Paul O]

Chalo wrote:
> datakoll wrote:
>> http://www.cachebeauty.com/wholsale/036954719804.main.jpg
>
> Keeps your machine running smoothly and your coif looking snappy.
>
> Also, it helps maintain the slippery emulsion in your chamois. High
> speed, low drag!
>
> Chalo

To make your chain shiny and manageable I recommend:
<http://www.brylcreemusa.com/products.shtml>

--

Paul D Oosterhout
I work for SAIC (but I don't speak for SAIC)