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I'm using Spurt wax-based oil. Seems to be very good and the chain seems to remain cleaner for longer - it still picks up dirt but seems to be easier to wash off as well...
Bikemagic were running a competition for the stuff a couple of months ago, I was after some new luve and entered...didn't think much of it but got a sample through the door, tried it out and it seemed to work very well (previously was using Finish Line Wet Lube - which worked but did seem to need reapply after each slight damp ride) - this new stuff, gets applied once a fortnight and seems to last very well indeed.
It's my first use a wax-based lube and I'm immpressed with it - shifting is still crisp and the chain takes very little time to come up clean again after it gets a good drowning in muddy water. I doubt I'll go back to the Finish Line stuff as this works very well indeed (and from what I can tell I can get twice the amount of lube for the same price as the Finish Line stuff so theoretically it should last me longer as well).
Hi
I use GT85 when things are really dry ( Yeh OK so i dont use it often :roll:)
But mainly i use White Lightning wet lube... I find this works very well and stands up to the 24 miles of the red route in Dalby forest without the need to carry lube with me.
A quick clean off wil GT85 when done re apply the white lightning and things are all smooth again....works for me.
Plus the white lightning smells fantastic !!!
This stuff works a treat, lasts all ride and great value too. UK company also 😉
http://finesse-products.co.uk/multilube.htm
^ That was the one I used to get from Wiggle. Funnily enough, found a can still with loads in I didn't know I had!
I've decided to try some putonline wax like TJ's been experimenting with.
Chain lube is a recurrent theme on here when its wet, so I'll post up what I think once I've had a chance to use it a bit.
Another vote for FL Green/wet. Sometimes FL Red on the road if there won't be even a hint of damp, otherwise it just seems to disappear. Got a little sample of that Squirt stuff at a Merida so will try that soon.
I can't really be bothered to try loads of different ones- I reckon it'd be near impossible to say that one's much better than another given the huge variation in conditions when you're riding.
I've been using squirt for about the last month too, mostly just on the commute. The chain seems to stay reasonably clean at least compared with FL green, and I've not had to clean it at all. Shifts are clean and precise. I do get gunk building up after a while but a quick once over with a dry brush sorts that out.
[i]I've been using squirt for about the last month too[/i]
Just did a google search for 'squirt lube'...shouldn't have clicked on images 😯