4 best bike chain lubes

Product description

1-Step is recommended for cyclists who take a minimalist approach to drivetrain maintenance. It is formulated with rust and corosion inhibitors that provide ultimate protection in extreme conditions including coastal salt air. 1-Step does not compromise on its ability to reduce pedaling friction over long intervals, often exceeding 100 miles. Professional mechanics also use 1-Step to free gummed-up shifters and stiff cables.

• One 4-ounce squeeze bottler of 1-Step wet-style cleaner an lubricant
• Fast and easy--penetrates and flushes old lube and contaminants out and lubricates with each new application
• Whenever chain is dry or dirty, just apply and you're ready to go ride
• Provides maximum rust protection--perfect lube for occasional cyclists and bikes often put into storage
• Engineered for commuters and recreational cyclists who seek a quick one-step “clean and lube’ formulation

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is 8 oz cheaper than 4 oz
Answer:	Because they are paying you to help them avoid storage costs. Sort of like negative oil prices. Or more like exactly negative oil prices.
Question:	Will overspray harm tire rubber or carbon frames
Answer:	It hasn't bothered my tires, I wipe excess off, if I could afford a carbon fiber bike I would know the answer to that question
Question:	How do you use this? I’m new to bikes
Answer:	Put your bike in a stand so you can spin backwards. Protect the floor(you are going to be dripping dirty oil). Back pedal (by hand), and slowly drip Finish Line onto the chain while it is running. Do this until the entire chain looks wet. Then keep running for a bit longer to work the oil in. Then, using a rag or paper towel, gently grab the chain while still pedaling backwards by hand. Watch that you do not get the rag caught up in the sprockets. Do not get your fingers caught up in the sprockets, or any other body part. It will hurt. Consider nitryl gloves, as chain dirt is really dirty. I usually repeat this 3 times every 100 miles. It will save your chain. Change out your chain when it reaches 1/8" (3mm) stretch to save your sprockets. Watch utube videos on chain cleaning and bike maintenance. Keep up on it and your bike will last 30 or 40 years or more.
Question:	For a recreational cyclist, is this or the Finish Line dry lube better
Answer:	This stuff is the thin liquid oil that flashes out some dirt and then stays on the chain to lubricate it. It will remain on the chain even after some water gets on it as oil repels water. Dry lube is different. To use dry lube first you must clean the chain. Then apply dry lube. Dry lube does not last as long and does not resist water But it also does not attract dirt lie oil does. If you clean the cain every 100 miles or every week and there is no rain, dry lube is good. This 1-step is for those wanting to get the job done and not mess with their chain so often. Most cyclists would have 2 or 4 different kinds of chain lube and use one when they are in a hurry (this one is good for that) and another for when they have 30 minutes or an hour to do a full de-grease and tooth-brush cleaning and lube.

Product features

1-Step Cleaner & Lubricant

Finish Line's 1-Step is engineered for cyclists seeking a quick, one-step clean and lube formulation. As 1-Step flushes out contaminants and old lube, it leaves behind a clean new film of low friction lubricant. For cyclists on the go, 1-Step is the perfect choice for maintaining your bicycle's drivetrain.

The 'Do-Everything' Lube

Due to its versatility in all weather conditions, and its strong cleaning and lubrication formulation, 1-Step is the preferred choice for many cyclocross riders as well. It is also the perfect choice for cyclists new to the bicycle maintenance category and for those who lack the time to focus on optimum chain cleaning and condition-specific lubrication.

Rust Protection and Drivetrain Maintenance, All in One Bottle

1-Step is recommended for cyclists who take a minimalist approach to drivetrain maintenance. It is formulated with rust and corrosion inhibitors that provide ultimate protection in extreme conditions including coastal salt air. 1-Step does not compromise on its ability to reduce pedaling friction over long intervals, often exceeding 100 miles. Professional mechanics also use 1-Step to free gummed-up shifters and stiff cables.

Product description

WD-40 Specialist Bike Wet Chain Lube is a high-performance lubricant specifically formulated for muddy & extreme conditions. The Wet Chain Lube provides a durable coating that helps repel water and mud, and helps protect bike's chain to extend its life. Plus, the proprietary formula performs in freezing temperatures to keep you riding all winter long. * Provides a durable coating that helps repel water and mud to withstand extreme conditions * Superior lubrication that extends the life of bike chains * 50-state VOC compliant * WD-40 Specialist Bike products have undergone extensive testing at the hands of internal and 3rd party scientists, bicycle retailers, and professional mechanics.

From the Manufacturer

Special polymers form a dry film to protect your chain and repel dirt in arid or dusty conditions. The result is a clean, quiet drivetrain.

• Keep rolling under extreme conditions with this Wet Lube formula. Designed for wet, muddy & extreme conditions, it provides a durable coating that helps repel water and mud and helps protect your chain to extend its life
• The formulation prevents friction damage and helps extend chain life for your bike. The no-wax formula will not build up inside chain links and the drivetrain. Keep riding with chains you can trust in the wettest conditions
• They say a clean bike is a fast bike. WD-40 BIKE has something to help every type of bike and rider. From beginners to pro athletes, WD-40 BIKE products are there to keep your gears clean and your wheels spinning
• WD-40 BIKE products have undergone extensive testing at the hands of internal and 3rd party scientists, bicycle retailers, and professional mechanics. Experience the difference of a professional-grade formula
• Community approved. WD-40 BIKE sets up hands-on wash stations at local bike events around the globe. They visit and set up shop while providing riders of all levels an opportunity to engage with each product for essential bike maintenance

User questions & answers

Question:	Could i use the bike wash on my disk brakes without ruining them? (is it oil based
Answer:	I don't know why they asked me. I didn't buy the degreaser.
Question:	Can I use the degreaser for the Shifters mechanism
Answer:	It seems to do that to a degree but it really makes a mess on my chain. I use a different brand wet lub for rainy conditions and that causes some build up on the chain and pulleys but the WD40 lub is much worse and difficult to clean off.
Question:	Does anyone know if the All-Conditions Lube work to repel water
Answer:	A rusted bike chain should be replaced. It is beyond maintenance/serviceability and may accelerate wear on other parts of your drivetrain.
Question:	Does this help for a rusted bike chain
Answer:	These press-on nails design for little girls above the age of 5.

Product features

WD-40 BIKE

WD-40 Bike products have been designed to provide essential bike maintenance. Developed specifically for bikes, the line makes bike maintenance easy for riders of all levels to optimize bike safety and elevate performance so you can ride with confidence, while meeting the high demands of pro level riders.

Product description

Muc-Off Dry Lube is an ultra-durable bike chain lube that has been specifically formulated to excel over long distances in dry or dusty conditions. Our bike lube is made using a state-of-the-art formula that has been derived from natural ingredients and made completely from renewable sources. Muc-Off Chain Lube penetrates deep into your bicycle chain link’s core to provide long-lasting lubrication and total protection. The integral ’Extreme Pressure Additives’ in our bike chain oil coat every part of the link to provide a silky smooth gear change and an ultra-efficient drivetrain.

• ULTRA-DURABLE: Muc-Off Bio Dry Lube is an ultra-durable bike chain lube that penetrates deep to provide long-lasting lubrication.
• REDUCES FRICTION: Advanced formula reduces friction and energy consumption to ensure silky-smooth gear shifts.
• IDEAL FOR DRY WEATHER: Our Bio Dry Chain Lube uses a wax-based formula to protect against contaminants in dry and dusty conditions.
• BIODEGRADABLE: Fully biodegradable chain lubricant that is just as friendly on the environment as it is on your ride.
• SUITABLE FOR ALL BIKES: Whether you prefer to hit the road or shred the trails on your MTB, Muc-Off Bio Dry Lube is the perfect choice for protecting your bike’s chain.

Product description

Totally Repels Water

• WET Lube goes on wet and stays wet, for maximum performance in wet weather and over long distances
• Finish Line's strongest, longest lasting and most water resistant lubricant
• Formulated with high viscosity synthetic oils, water repelling polymers and advanced anti-wear additives
• WET Lube is typically recommended for extreme conditions
• For maximum drivetrain smoothness, extremely quiet rides and ultimate rust protection in the harshest of environments

User questions & answers

Question:	Whats the best way to apply this? Dirt and grime seems to be sticking to the chain
Answer:	Yes. 42 & 43 both take the same sights.
Question:	Is this solvent based at all
Answer:	These will work on a 43. Most if not all sights made for a 42 also state they are for a 43 as well.
Question:	Could finish line wet lubricant be used to lube freehub bearings
Answer:	I had same problem and called Truglo. They sent me a replacement screw Item # 3228-00-0000001 HRDWR PK GLOCK .080 and there is no charge from Truglo. It is smaller and when I installed it there was no more movement on the sight. FYI mine was a GEN3 even though it says GEN$ it worked on mine.
Question:	Does it have a noticeable odor? I have used another brand of lube, one that has a strong perfumed smell, kind of like grandpa's aftershave
Answer:	you would probably need to go to the truglo website to get the definitive answer. In general, the high set is for the bigger calibers such as the .45 or the 10mm. The low set is for the 9mm, .40, etc.

Product features

Finish Line WET Bike Lubricant

WET Lube is typically recommended for extreme conditions. Formulated with high viscosity synthetic oils, water repelling polymers, and advanced anti-wear additives. WET Lube is Finish Line's strongest, longest lasting and most water resistant lubricant. WET Lube goes on wet, and stays wet, to provide maximum drivetrain smoothness, extremely quiet rides, and ultimate rust protection in the harshest of environments.

The Choice of Pro Mechanics

If you use WET Lube for riding off-road or in dry climates, be sure to wipe the excess from parts to minimize the attraction of dirt and grime. Since 1994, when WET Lube was first introduced, it has become the preferred lubricant for many professional on and off-road teams around the world.

Stands Up to High Mileage and Wet Rides

Use WET Lube when you ride hard and long. Proven performance for 100-plus mile rides, muddy off-road conditions, long rainy commutes, and foggy salt-air coastal climates. A heavier, wet-style lubricant that requires a little more attention to drivetrain cleanliness, but delivers the ultimate in lubricity and protection.