Why wet oil for cross-country?

[Stainlesssteelr]

From previous posts I get the impression that "wet" oil is recommended for cross-country, as
opposed to "dry" or wax. I can't quite see the logic of this, as cross-country tends to be very
dusty and is picked up by the oil. I don't cycle through puddles or the like as most of my ride is
on well kept paths.

What am I missing?

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[Peter B]

"StainlessSteelRat" <usenet@stainlesssteelrat.net> wrote in message
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> From previous posts I get the impression that "wet" oil is recommended for cross-country, as
> opposed to "dry" or wax. I can't quite see the logic of this, as cross-country tends to be very
> dusty and is picked up by the oil.
I
> don't cycle through puddles or the like as most of my ride is on well kept paths.

I think wet oil is reccommended for wet xc and dry for dry (no I'm not taking the pee). I've just
started using Finish Line Dry for xc on dry trails and have noticed there is almost zero cack on the
chain, sprockets etc post ride. I can't vouch for it's lubrication properties so have to take it on
trust it's doing the job. The friend who recommended it stated, however, that it's useless for wet
conditions as it washes off quickly, for this I'll either try Finish Line Wet or revert to engine
oil or try chain saw oil but only after I give Boeshield a go.

Pete

[Stainlesssteelr]

Peter B wrote:
>> From previous posts I get the impression that "wet" oil is recommended for cross-country, as
>> opposed to "dry" or wax. I can't quite see the logic of this, as cross-country tends to be very
>> dusty and is picked up by the oil. I don't cycle through puddles or the like as most of my ride
>> is on well kept paths.
>
> I think wet oil is reccommended for wet xc and dry for dry (no I'm not taking the pee). I've just
> started using Finish Line Dry for xc on dry trails and have noticed there is almost zero cack on
> the chain, sprockets etc post ride. I can't vouch for it's lubrication properties so have to take
> it on trust it's doing the job. The friend who recommended it stated, however, that it's useless
> for wet conditions as it washes off quickly, for this I'll either try Finish Line Wet or revert to
> engine oil or try chain saw oil but only after I give Boeshield a go.

I might try the "dry" next time. My Finish Line chain cleaner did a fantastic job, but it's all
oiled up now with Finish Line "wet". Equally I'll see how cacked up this gets.

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