Which bike chain lube is best?

Best bike chain lubes – our picks

  • Smoove Lube. The Energizer Bunny of chain lube.
  • Rock N Roll Gold. Workhorse all-rounder chain lube.
  • Silca Super Secret Chain Lube. It’s like hot wax but in an easy to apply drip bottle.
  • Green Oil Wet Lube.
  • Finish Line Wet.
  • CeramicSpeed UFO Ceramic lube.
  • Tru Tension All Weather.
  • Molten Speedwax.

What is the cleanest bike chain lube?

The cleanest possible bicycle chain lube is hot wax. In my experience, the best way in 2020 to have a scrupulously clean bicycle chain is lubricating with wax. This system brings the speed and silence of Silca’s Super Secret Chain Lube, in the convenience of a pouch to dip the chain in (instead of a drip applicator).

Is dry lube better for bike chain?

You can’t just use any lube on your bike chain — your garage or toolbox should have both dry and wet bike chain lubes. You should use a dry, wax-based lube during dry, summer, and spring conditions. They attract less dirt during such conditions, making it easy to ride on gravel or off-road conditions.

What lube do pro teams use?

But we do know that they’re exclusively using Morgan Blue lubes and cleaners. Plenty of pro teams swear by Morgan Blue. So what’s your take?

What is a drivetrain MTB?

The ‘drivetrain’ of the bike consists of all the bits that you use to push (or pull) the bike along. The key components are the pedals, cranks, chainrings, chain, cogs (cassette) and derailleur.

Can you use 3in1 oil on bike chains?

I don’t recommend using either motor oil or 3in1 oil to lubricate the chain. Motor oil is too heavy and won’t fully penetrate the rollers, and 3in1 oil is vegetable based and will gum up the chain.

Can I use engine oil for bike chain?

Beware. While the usage of bike oil and grease is not advisable as a bike chain lube, they can still work some magic. Motor oil is another alternative to getting an actual bike chain lubricant. The fact of the matter is that it will wear away the components it is used on, owing to its acidity and particulate matter.

Is WD40 good for bike chains?

Can I use WD-40 to lube my bicycle chain? No. You should never use WD40 as chain lubricant since WD-40 is NOT a true lubricant since it’s primary use is as a solvent or rust dissolver.

What kind of lube should I use for my bike chain?

There are masses of bike chain lubes on the market so choosing the right one to keep your chain running smoothly can be really confusing.

Which is the best Lube for reducing drivetrain noise?

Wet lubes are also really good at reducing drivetrain noise. The downside is that the sticky nature of wet oil can attract dirt that, if left to build up, can work as a grinding paste to rapidly wear out components. It also oxidises and if left to build up ends up as thick black gunk.

Which is better for cycling, wet or dry Lube?

If you are fastidious about cleaning your bike regularly, and often ride in inclement conditions, then wet lube is the right choice for you. However, for the habitually lazy or fair-weather cyclist, a dry lube is always going to be the preferred option.

Which is the most expensive chain lube on the market?

With an RRP of €70, Ceramicspeed’s UFO Drip lube is possibly the most expensive chain lube on the market. It has performed well in independent tests though.