Purple Extreme is an advanced, high performance, synthetic bike chain lubricant. It provides excellent protection for chains, open gears and exposed metal surfaces subjected to severe loading. In addition, it works extremely well even in abrasive, cold, wet or acidic environments. Purple Extreme's additive technology forms a slippery, super-tough, synthetic film on metal surfaces that protects drivetrain parts far beyond the ability of conventional oils or waxes.
Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Lakewood CO Date Reviewed: July 16, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
red rocks cyclery
Strengths:
Keeps the chain clean. Reduces chain wear.
Weaknesses:
Hard to find. It might not last as long as they claim but it lasts at least three times as long as T9
Similar Products Used:
T9 prolink rock and roll
Bike Setup:
5 inch trail bike. Road, TT
Bottom Line:
My XTR chain is now 2yrs old and has almost no stretch
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Submitted by
rdoogan
a Cross Country Rider
from Wokingham, Berkshire, UK Date Reviewed: July 14, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
www.swinnertoncycles
Strengths:
Very clean running, doesn't collect dirt in even the worst conditions. This also makes it very easy to clean up and re-lube.
Weaknesses:
Didn't last anywhere near as long as they suggested. About 100 miles and it was like no lube at all. Very wet/muddy conditions would reduce that even further.
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning Epic
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC Composite One
Bottom Line:
I had big hopes for the mileage after reading the manufacturers promises, but I failed to realise those. You also have to clean up before you re-apply, and I'm a bit lazy.
On the positive side, cleaning is easy as it is very good at staying clean.
Personally I won't buy it again. I get about the same mileage out of the White Lightning Epic, and that has the advantage of being able to squirt and go when I'm in a rush.
I'm going to try Green Oil next, so I'll review that soon!
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Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle Date Reviewed: January 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tahoe Rim Trail
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At:
Internet
Strengths:
No buildup, chain stays clean
Weaknesses:
Wears off in harsh elements
Similar Products Used:
Hey I've used every lube on earth; ProLink may be closest to this stuff
Bike Setup:
6 bikes, from road to freeride
Bottom Line:
I tend to be extremely shall we say anal about drivetrain care. Purple Extreme is the best I've found with the caveat that you need to keep on top of it. That means regular relubing, more than you're used to probably. And cleaning between applications, altho PE requires minimal cleaning because it doesn't build up. If you like to slather on lube and fugeddaboutit, PE is not for you. If you figure on replacing your entire drivetrain (cluster, one or more rings and chain) when the chain finally breaks, use engine oil. If you like a smooth-rolling, slick-shifting chain and a drivetrain that lasts through several chain-lives, PE delivers in spades.
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Submitted by
Wayne Mews
a Weekend Warrior
from Regina,Sask, Canada Date Reviewed: December 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
CLean Chain
Weaknesses:
durability.
Bike Setup:
mountain bike frame - road tires 8 speed Sram/kmc/wipperman chains
Bottom Line:
LBS recommended that it was a good lube. I found it was only good for about 200 to 250 km in dry conditions and disappeared rapidly in wet condition. I felt it let my chain wear prematurely. The chain did stay nicely clean.
I lubed every week and cleaned the drive train with a citrus based cleaner. The best I mileage betwwen lubes was about 250km one week. I am light at 135 lbs.
A satisfactory lube but maybe not the best
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