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What is the best bicycle chain lube?
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- Опубліковано 23 бер 2021
- In this video we will discuss what I consider to be the best chain lube for your bicycle. #WhatIsInOurStandToday #Squirt #BestLube #BestBicycleChainLube #BestChainLube #BestWaxLube
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I have to agree with your recommendation 100%. When I purchased that lube from your shop my ride quality improved significantly.
Thank You Memo!!
I've been using Squirt for 10-11 years now. I aiso use it on road , mountain and my fatbike. Longer lasting drivetrains for sure. Great stuff!
I love Squirt! Keeps my chain so clean! Thanks for watching please consider subscribing
Used Squirt for years. Also used Rock and Road gold with great results. Both are top notch. 18000 miles on my chain. Have recently (one year) gone to the DIY wax and my drivetrain has never been so clean and quiet. I was cleaning my chain once a week and re-applying lube anyways. Simpler to dunk the chain in the molten wax, hang to cool and put back on the bike. I might change my mind in the future, but for now, I'm really liking the DIY wax method. Paraffin wax and PTFE powder BTW
Is R&R lube a dry lube or a typical wet lube? I tried Muc Off C3 Wet lube and couldn't believe the mess. Never again
@@WowRixter Rock and Roll is a different type of lube. You turn the cranks slowly while squirting a lot of liquid on it. Make it really wet. It’s supposed to wash out the grit. You wait a bit then wrap a towel around the chain and spin the cranks again. You want to dry the chain. The directions are on the manufacture’s website I’m sure.
@@WowRixter not as sticky as other lubes and will wash out completely with any serious rain. I never ride in the rain unless I get caught. Last time I had this happen, the chain flung black spots all over my kit. Thankfully it came out in the laundry
@@RoyImahara good to know. Thanks very much. It sounds like once it's dry it's considered more of a dry lube than a wet lube that forever stays moist (?)
@@WowRixter Its still wet. Just not as sticky. Still greasy and gets everything block just like other wet lubes
I did hot wax method a few times, went to squirt to try out after seeing allcthe test by other bike maintenance channels and lube test videos. I will never use another chain lube other the Squirt. It is hands down the best by a country mile!!!! I take chain off bike once a month and do the cleaning process to get back to bare metal, dry, install chain, apply 1 thick coat of Squirt, let dry then a smaller amount as a second coat. Drive train is in perfect condition and not 1 sliver of corrosion or noise at all. Love the product.
Yass!! The people that live to tinker with stuff will keep doing the hot wax method believing that all that work has to be better. The people that like to ride with no fuss no mess will use Squirt.
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad That's what had me sold on the Squirt. I had better results, and save so much time. I do like to tinker with bike making it better, but wax bath is time consuming for no extra benefit. I've found a LBS here in New Zealand that always has it in stock. Best product for chain. DHinestly don't know why more people are using Squirt!!!!
Many independent test prove Squirt works just as well as so many other expensive hot wax or lubes at a fraction of the cost and time! Google Friction Facts test on Squirt. Let me know what you find.
I like Squirt lube too but I always apply it on the inside loop of the chain. After application, spin the chain to distribute the lube into the links by centrifugal force. Let it dry for at least half an hour before ride.
I let the bike rest over night after lube with the Squirt.
I am happy with my first test with the Squirt lube. My chain are still clean after riding in wet and dry Weather for five weeks.
Keep us posted
Trying to decide which lube to use on a cross Canada ride this coming summer. I did a 9 day tour last summer about 1350 km using prolink gold which is great lube but not being able to fully degrease the chain was a problem. The chain wore faster than I would liked and of course was covered in black grinding paste. This summer I'll be going 5000 km and need to come up with a better plan. I'm thinking of using squirt and applying sparingly as you have demonstrated every 1 to 2 days. I like the fact I can wipe off the dirt without degreasing. So my question is do you think it would worth the much higher cost to purchase the silca super secret or will I get the same performance from squirt that you're using. I can get squirt at MEC right now for $15 CAN for 120 ml. Btw thanks for a straightforward no bull video. Obviously as a cycling tourer I can't be hot waxing every week with my camp stove!
Hello Scott! Wow you have some great summers I wish I could join you 😂 yes immersive waxing wouldn’t work for you. I would say trying the Silca lube before your trip would tell you a lot about it’s performance. I’ve had good luck with Squirt. It keeps my drivetrain quite clean so I know it would work if you reapplied it every 300k-400K depending on rain and dirt conditions.
Please report back I’d like to know what you used and how it performed for you
Its wrong to lube the chain on the top side because it is just a dirt catch. Lube your chain on the inner side which has contact to the chainring and pinions and let it sit over night. I can recommend liqui moly chain lube and muc off dry and wet lube.
You’re right, and I do it the same way with Muc Off.
Are you mostly a road bike rider? Is the wax lube still just as good for mountain bike conditions? I like in the north east and it gets very humid and we have lots of swampy areas and mud. Thank you for info!
Hello I am mainly a road rider. Unfortunately, wax lube isn't the best for wet muddy conditions. A wet lube is better suited for those conditions. I always need to be reminded that people in other parts of the country/world ride in the rain or ride MTB's. We are so spoiled in Southern California we don't ride in the rain lol! Thank you for watching and your comment.
LONGEVITY RESULTS
We tested eight of the lubes for longevity, simulat- ing a single dirty, wet ride and testing efficiency before and after. Each of the eight was chosen as a representative of a certain lube type. For the most part, four of the eight, representing greases, wax- based drip lubes, regular oils, and biodegradeable oils, were all very similar, losing about 2 watts over the hour-long test.
Once again, the old technology of paraffin wax vanquished all comers. In the longevity test, it was completely unperturbed by water, sand, and dirt; in fact, it was over 0.5 watts faster after being run for an hour in the grime. We believe that the wax needs to bed in a bit for maximum efficiency. And, since nothing really sticks to it, the goop was simply shed before it could slow anything down. The only other lube to increase efficiency after the dousing and dirtying was Park Tool’s CL-1.
Squirt is a phenomenal alternative, though. It, too, is very clean, though not quite as clean as paraffin. Once the water in the solution dries it picks up very little dirt. The kicker, though, is that it can be applied like any other drip lube. No more crock pots, no more potential for flamma- ble paraffin fumes. Ease of use and incredible efficiency: Squirt really is the whole package. It’s not great in wet weather, but on dry days only Speed Wax will be faster.
www.ceramicspeed.com/media/3505/velonews-friction-facts-chain-lube-tests-combined.pdf
@SeeYouUpTheRoad completely wrong advice anywhere you got dirt and dust you want to be using away based lube preferably mersive wax as the dirt and dust won't stick on contact like a wet lube which turns your lube into a grinding paste which will kill the life of your chain.
Hi George ! good day to you, i wandering if i intend to apply squirt lube the chain on my 3mouths new baby giant tcr, how should i pre clean the chain 1st?thank you
My apologies for missing your comment! Personally I use Muc-Off degreaser to clean the chain thoroughly then I rinse it with water. Then I’ll use an air compressor and blow out all the moisture. Then I dunk the chain in an alcohol bath. Once that is dry I apply Squirt. I hope this helps. You can purchase there degreaser and squirt on my side it is a great way to support the channel. Or you can purchase it anywhere you would like thank you for your comment looking forward to providing you with more useful content. Please provide suggestions for future videos. Please subscribe
I’ll sub. Yeh
Thank You !!
I do chain waxing with ptfe, if you have seen oz cycling, he did a chain life test and wow amazing how long chain waxing makes the chain last
I am considering the immersion method next! Thank you for watching please consider subscribing.
Love your screen name!
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad we talk quite a bit on my other channel (seraphim combat) I live above Pittsburgh,pa
@@letscycle7654 ahhhh! yes I remember now!
I notice back side of my chain the plates are really scuffed wonder if I need to lube the back side of the chain lol
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Do you take your chain off and clean it or just clean it on your bike. I myself perfect to take my off to clean it. So going to all the trouble of that it's just as easy to wax it. Just hot wax nothing more just wax and much easier to clean the next time I relube the chain 😎
Hello Kevin! Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. This is a great question. I don't usually take my chain off to clean it. Shimano is very clear that their quick links are for ONE use only. KMC is not as strict but they sell reusable quick links so you can remove and reinstall their chains. I use either Shimano or KMC on my bikes. I use the Muc-Off X-3 chain cleaning tool.
www.revendurancesports.com/muc-off-muc-off-x-3-chain-cleaning-tool.html
It is much faster than cleaning the chain off the bike. But I should mention that chains just don't last me that long with all the climbing on steep ass grades in my area. So to me, and this is just for me I wish to be clear on this, it is too much of a hassle to be taking the chain on and off, dunking it in wax, and all that other stuff. Also I live and ride in Southern California we don't ride in the rain or mud. Even when we gravel everything thing is dry and dusty. So far this year I have 870,000 feet of climbing and only 7,600 miles -- lots of steep grades and I avoid flat terrain like the plague :-)
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Ya, some obsessiors master in minutia, but squirt is a very good product.
Thank You for watching Ian! Squirt works for me!
The heck with the lube, look at that Serotta! Mine is 'Mint Green' paint scheme. Oh, and titanium...why have just one?
Ha ha! I did a Bike Profile on my Serotta for the channel.
I like Boeshield T-9.
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Squirt is like toothpaste coming out of the jar. The best way to ensure it gets into the rollers and plates where you want it, to go is to have it off the bike and clean. Lay it down on a flat surface then Pour the lube on to the chain and work it in with a toothbrush, let dry then install.
Thanks for your comment!
Something I’ve started doing is putting the chain in Big/Big combination and lubing it since the chain and more specifically the rollers are stressed and at least in my mind the lube is penetrating- who knows if it is but it makes me feel better about it 😂
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@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Consider doing Big Ring/Small Cog. Easy to clean off the big ring, greater link articulation when in the small cog. Its the chain link articulation which helps bring the lube into the internals of the links.
@@rayF4rio funny this is an old video I know do Big Ring Big Cog - completely crossing the chain in the stand (don’t ride this gear) to try and get as much penetration into the rollers. I do a lot of climbing so I also like getting that 28T cog nice and coated in lube. I know silly right? Saturdays are usually 10,000 ft climbing days. Thanks for reminding my tomorrow is Friday time to lube my chain before the weekend.
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i use a tooth brush to roll the rollers so the lube goes in the barrels
Good tip!
waxing the stove top is elite level maintenence
Lol! Have you had a spillover 😂
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad a few splashes that wipe right off, thereafter any food messes wipe right off with towels, no water or solvents needed. it gives it a nice glossy shine too
@@timtaylor9590 love it! 😂
Your fave lube is about $80 per liter based on quick online look. IMHO wax is wax, whether it drips out of a squeeze bottle or sits in a crock pot ready to burn down your garage or shop. For $15 you can buy a liter of Mobil 1 SHC 75/90 oil.
Yeah, your hands might get dirtier but are clean hands worth the extra money? Mobil 1 works fine for me, I keep wondering why none of these testing outfits will test it...maybe because there's no profit to be made vs selling expensive, specialty "snake-oil/wax" products?
thanks for watching
Out of curiosity, if gear oil is good enough for you, why bother with Mobil 1 when you can buy Walmart Supertech for a fraction of the price?
Regardless, tests have shown that while there is indeed a lot of snake oil sales going on with bicycle chain lube, wax is in fact a better lube choice, not because it keeps your hands clean, but because there is less wear to the drivetrain.
Your chain is dirty. The problem with squirt (and other wax bottle lubes) is it doesn't get into the links. You have to keep reapplying it or suffer the squeaking sound. I also found squirt became sticky after a while so it attracted some of the black stuff like on your chain. So long story short.... go the hot wax method. It gives a better result.
Hello Dan thank you for your comment. My chain has hundreds upon hundreds of miles on it and it is much cleaner than that same amount of miles on typical non wax lubes. I will stick with Squirt for myself and my customer base. None of my customers will ever take the time to do hot wax on their bikes and nor will I. A high percentage of my customer base are women with high end bikes, careers and kids the last thing they want to deal with is bike maintenance. Additionally, I would rather be riding my bike than dealing with a hot wax which was the point of the video. Lastly, Squirt has tested better than or equal to the hot wax products.
I put my squirt lube in the microwave to warm it up maybe you could try if your in a time crunch
Squirt is great now I gona try silca secret chain because its not tacky like squirt.
I’m curious about all the new Silca products. I may have to order done and do a review. Thanks for watching please subscribe