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[Closed] Squirt chain lube - how often to re-apply?

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I've always been a bit useless at keeping the chain lubed but now I'm doing something about it.
Got some Squirt lube/wax (which seems great) and done the initial double application. How often should I reapply it and do I have to do a full clean/degrease before applying it again?


 
Posted : 22/09/2009 5:56 pm
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Doesn't the website just say to brush your chain if really you want to clean it, other than that just apply on top?

I normally reapply after a wet ride or [s]every two or three dry rides[/s] if its dry then when I remember.

I agree seems good stuff, have used it for three months or so.


 
Posted : 22/09/2009 6:49 pm
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You got Squirt?! Where did you get Squirt from? Excellent lube IMO! It all depends on how dirty your rides have been - in dry conditions, I'd reapply every ride or two or three and give it a good wash reasonably seldom. In winter when it's wetter and muddier, I reapply more often and am sometimes tempted to add a tiny dose of wet lube (but always regret it, the dirty muck).

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Posted : 22/09/2009 6:54 pm
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Zeus - Can get it if from here - www.in2dust.co.uk/


 
Posted : 22/09/2009 7:02 pm
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My usual ride is pretty much always wet, so I reapply after every ride. good lube imho.


 
Posted : 22/09/2009 9:36 pm
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I've been using this for around 2 months now, on the communter I usually apply once a week which is around every 80 miles. It starts to get a bit rattly after that. On my big bike its usually every other ride or so.


 
Posted : 22/09/2009 9:41 pm
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afrothunder88- how are you (or anyone else) finding the wax lube? Does it help keep the chain crap free?
I am not always that efficient when it comes to cleaning the drivetrain but if it stays basically dry, doesn't pick up crap and still works I don't know why other lubes exist, so I assume there are some drawbacks.


 
Posted : 28/09/2009 11:37 am