Rock N Roll lubed my chain!

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After 5 years of spraying WD-40 on my bike chain and gears I cleaned it with brake parts cleaner, soap and water, dried, and finally applied Rock N Roll lube to the chain and wiped until most of the black gunk came off. The chain looks nice and clean and sure does shift a lot smoother! I recommend Rock N Roll lube to anyone.

Here we go again, the annual "What Chain Lube Is Best" thread.

Here we go again, the annual "What Chain Lube Is Best" thread.
Monthly... :p

I was surprised that the 5 years of WD40 hasn't destroyed his drivetrain.

Monthly... :p

I was surprised that the 5 years of WD40 hasn't destroyed his drivetrain.WD40 is not acid and it is better than sand and nothing:rolleyes: . In the 1970's you had a choice of motor oil, paraffin, or WD40, and it didn't destroy drivetrains then. The aversion to WD40 these days is that there are so many products available that do a much better job that it doesn't make sense to use WD40. But WD40 is excellent when used as a penetrating oil and is a part of my toolbox. I wouldn't use it as a lubricant though;) .

I was kidding... Forgot to add that smilie in my earlier post. :o

I used WD-40 on bike chains for years. I always had decent bikes but I never hung around bike shops or anything to really know any better. The WD-40 bottle says right on it (or used to) that you can use it on bicycles. I didn't realize you have monthly bike chain lube threads so I'm sorry to start another one. I was just sharing what I did to my bike since the forums seem like they are kind of dead.

I tried some of this stuff, and now it lools like I got a bit of blood on the piece of plastic that shields the spokes from the chain.

As far as I'm concerned, I like the sound of silence and smooth response from a freshly lubed chain. All of these lubes seem to work.

I tried some of this stuff, and now it lools like I got a bit of blood on the piece of plastic that shields the spokes from the chain.

As far as I'm concerned, I like the sound of silence and smooth response from a freshly lubed chain. All of these lubes seem to work.

WD40 is not a lubricant. That is why, when you spray it on something that is stuck, it becomes unstuck.
:D

WD40 is not a lubricant. That is why, when you spray it on something that is stuck, it becomes unstuck.
:D
I thought WD40 was mostly a solvent with a little lubricant added, sort of like a very bad version of ProLink. I am using a homebrew version these days: Three parts oderless mineral spirits and one part motor oil.

WD40 is not a lubricant. That is why, when you spray it on something that is stuck, it becomes unstuck.
:Dhttp://wd40.com/Brands/wd40.cfm

http://wd40.com/Brands/wd40.cfmDid you join the fan club?

I am not a Taleban about this stuff. Now I use whatever my bike shop gives me. For years I used motor oil, which worked really well while clean but did really build up grime.

But then again, I was younger and more enthusiastic, so I would clean my chain at least twice a week... :rolleyes:

I use white lightning wax lube. I'm not too fussy when it comes to the drivetrain. When it squeaks i lube. When it doesn't i ride. When it breaks i throw it against the wall. :D

I use white lightning wax lube. I'm not too fussy when it comes to the drivetrain. When it squeaks i lube. When it doesn't i ride. When it breaks i throw it against the wall. :D Have you ever thought of seeking therapy for this behavior?:D

Have you ever thought of seeking therapy for this behavior?:DI have. But i don't like white jackets. They don't suit me at all. Plus its hard to ride a bike with no arms. :D

WD40 is not a lubricant. That is why, when you spray it on something that is stuck, it becomes unstuck.
:DWell it is slippery. And whatever it is, it has nack for removing rust.

I use whatever I can get at my bike shop.

What I use, Prolink Gold, I can't get at my LBS, or any of the other LBS's in the area. I have to buy it online because no one in this area carries it.

What I use, Prolink Gold, I can't get at my LBS, or any of the other LBS's in the area. I have to buy it online because no one in this area carries it.Performance always has plenty by the cash register.

Performance always has plenty by the cash register. We just had a Performance Shop open in this area but I have yet to check it out. I'll do that now. Thanks for the tip!