Rock N Roll lubed my chain!

[Trekhead]

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.

 

[kdelong]

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

 

[sogood]

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

Monthly...

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

 

[kdelong]

Monthly...

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 . 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 .

 

[sogood]

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

 

[Trekhead]

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.

 

[reub2000]

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.

 

[Thinkly]

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.

 

[Bro Deal]

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

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.

 

[Trekhead]

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

http://wd40.com/Brands/wd40.cfm

 

[coneofsilence]

http://wd40.com/Brands/wd40.cfm

Did you join the fan club?

 

[Powerful Pete]

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...

 

[coneofsilence]

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.

 

[kdelong]

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.

Have you ever thought of seeking therapy for this behavior?

 

[coneofsilence]

Have you ever thought of seeking therapy for this behavior?

I 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.

 

[reub2000]

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

Well it is slippery. And whatever it is, it has nack for removing rust.

I use whatever I can get at my bike shop.

 

[kdelong]

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.

 

[reub2000]

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.

 

[kdelong]

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!