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^^ this for where I ride in the desert (haven't seen a wet or muddy trail for over a year), but not sure how well it would work in the wetter conditions in the UK.
Thread resurrection! Anyone using rock n roll extreme on their Road bike? If not what's a good dry lube for road bikes? Can't be dealing with black chains anymore
Yes in short but just changed as the chain was getting very noisy around the 35 mile mark every ride and by 45 sounded horrendous. Just switched to Fenwicks Stealth road bike lube, have to apply it the day before to let it cure but used it on my commuting bike when I was working and it had good rust resistance too as well as only needing minimal cleaning and reapplication.
Davosaurusrex - I use squirt on my road bike chain.
Pro Gold for me.
Pedros Ice Wax
I had some of the muc-off molybdenum lube. Not dry (so didn't flake off) but lasted ages before going darker.. didn't get black and gummy at all.
Lost the flippin bottle now tho 🙁
The Fenwicks Stealth is very similar IMO to MucOff C3 Dry lube in application and durability and indeed picking up muck etc but I think Fenwicks version just seems to last a bit longer before needing a proper clean.
Suggsey - that is exactly what I would suspected would happen from using it on the MTB and you've just confirmed it. Just looked up a few reviews of the Fenwicks Stealth and it sounds like exactly what I'm after so will give that a go, thanks.
Your welcome 😉
Squirt +1! 😀
I found squirt was useless come the rain, for fair weather riding only
Squirt for me but I tend to only ride when it's reasonably dry and it works fine.
Beware of Pro Gold if you have any E13 plastic components on your bikes as it embrittles the material - ie it goes hard and cracks easy. Oh and the rubber rollers on the old chain guides swell up and go all floppy. Otherwise it's great stuff.
Funny you should say that- I've got an e13 top guide on my bike and rock and roll extreme is also on the list of non e13 friendly lubes. Anyone recommend an alternative with similar properties?
when i run out I use 3 in 1 oil..... seems to work and keeps everything running until the next shop!
just finishing a bottle of rock n roll extreme and can't figure out if I like it or not, seems to be an expensive option.
Pedros chainj has been my favourite for years, a proper oil that doesn't go black and manky like that terrible finish line green stuff.
I'm well known for being a bit picky about chain lubes and I've tried a lot of different lubes. I've recently been quite impressed with the muc off C3 ceramic, both the wet and dry stuff.
I'd just started using Squirt as this thread was posted. 3 months on I have to say I'm well impressed with it on both the road and MTB - even in the wet. I've found out that you have to a) thoroughly degrease and clean your drivetrain before application and b) apply liberally and [i]leave overnight[/i] otherwise it does come off easily in the wet.
I've tried lots of chain lubes, including a lot of the new fangled "best ever" lubes of recent years.
Definitely sticking with ProGold ProLink, can't believe how much of a difference it made through the winter especially. Didn't collect much crud and cleaned to spotless with minimal effort. Wouldn't touch wet lubes again and it was better than wax lubes I've tried. Through the drier months I just give it a small amount after every few rides and once in a while pedal it through a cloth with some degreaser on if I'm feeling overly OCD and want it looking like new.
think we need a graph or pie chart....
Another big recommendation for Juice Lubes Viking Lube here. Provided most of the protection of a good wet lube, whilst keeping the chain as clean as most dry lubes. In real wet conditions I use the Juice Lubes wet lube though, which is thicker and does attract more dirt, but it's still a lot less gloppy than most wet lubes and does a very good job of living the chain too.
Tried some Muc-Off wet lube recently... Absolutely, positively, most definitely the thickest, dirtiest chain oil I've ever used! It's like a magnet for crap. Won't be using that again that's for sure!
Tried some Muc-Off wet lube recently... Absolutely, positively, most definitely the thickest, dirtiest chain oil I've ever used! It's like a magnet for crap. Won't be using that again that's for sure!
Pretty much exactly my conclusion! Finish Line wet here (all year round, life's too short to be changing lubes according to the weather).