BoeshieldT9 is a unique solvent, parrafin wax formulaThat penetrates, cleans, and displaces moisture. It driesTo aThin filmThat lubricates and protects for HUNDREDS OF MILES, will not wash off or pick up dirt. Application: Apply and allowTo dry for 2 hours or more, wipe off excess Solvent Base flushes out old lubricants Penetrates deeplyToThoroughly coat inner pins and rollers DriesTo a clean Parrafin Wax film so it will not pick up dirt Lubricates and protects for 150To 200 miles per applicati
Submitted by
xmessenger
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: November 17, 2011
Strengths: Can be used for many things. Aerosol spray penetrates. Not too sticky. Relatively durable. Doesn't wash off easily.
Weaknesses: Hard to find. Takes time to set properly.
Bottom Line:
Bought this originally to protect the frame but have used it on just about everything except the chain because I have Squirt on it and its the best wax/super clean lube I've found. Squirt is thick in application while T9 sprays in a fine liquid due to a solvent base-kinda like W30 but it sets up leaving a waxlike film that lubricates and protects. I hate the hassle of removing parts to lube them so this is great as it finds its way too all the hard to get places on V brakes, levers, shifters, derailleurs and my candy pedals. I think getting the big can was a good deal because it holds alot while having the benefit of a powerful spay plus an extension to reach hard to get areas. I have a feeling that despite being a fairly non sticky film it would attract fine dust particles but right now its November on the Pacific coast so that isn't an issue-protection is.
Similar Products Used: WL,Finishline,pedos syn rd&mtn,ice wax,Phil's, Progold, Squirt, Duralube(yes the as seen on tv stuff) and wd30 when I was young and stupid.
Bike Setup: Do it all. 1992 Rocky Team Comp w/ 96 TB Project 2,Syncros Cattleprod,Avid sd7 levers,m952 XTR Rear mech, original DX crank set and front mech,EC70 flat bar, WCS barends,FSA xc190 post, Shadow V saddle, Suntour thumbies rolling on new crossride wheels wrapped w/ 1 1/8" slicks.
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Andrew Chan
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2011
Strengths: Super clean, and long lasting for a Dry lub. I used to clean/relub (with dry or wetlub) I just want my chain to be clean everyride.(at least before the ride). I relubed after 270km without hearing the squeaks.
Weaknesses: none so far, but i have yet to try it under a heavy downpour.
Bottom Line:
I used to clean/relub (with dry or wetlub) I just want my chain to be clean everyride.(at least before the ride).Allowing to dry overnite is not an issue with me, however grip the chain firmly to wipe off excess (to be effective). And I find that if you run the chain thru a clean cloth at the end of first ride after relub, the second ride is even cleaner. At the end of a 70km ride, the LBS was helping me change Derailluers and a riding buddy picked up the chain and rubbed it on his face without leaving any mark. I will nvr use anything else again.
Similar Products Used: Pedro's, Finishline, Prolink,
Bike Setup: Orbea Orca
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grizzo
a Racer
from Niagara Falls Canada
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2009
Strengths: Long lasting and keeps off the dirt
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
Learned about this from Bicyling Magazine. Couldn't get readily here so I called the distributor and bought a box to split with my riders. Not only have they been converted but the LBSs started to carry it. Clean the chain, put it on and ride the next day. Great for dispersing water after riding in the rain. Can't comment on off road riding but for road bikes this is the best product I've used so far and I have tried others since I bought this.
Similar Products Used: Pedro's Finish Line White Lightning
Bike Setup: Pinorello Dogma
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Submitted by
jibroii
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2009
Strengths: Seems to work for days, when the directions are followed correctly. Start with a totally, 100% clean chain, apply lube, wipe off excess, let dry (2 hours or so), enjoy lots of full days of riding with out re-application. Once I came across this product no other research was necessary, one stop shopping, great all around chain and cable lube.
Weaknesses: As with all "do it all" lubes, clean and re-apply after severe wet and muddy conditions. This is not really a weakness, but should be understood.
Bottom Line:
If your looking for miracles, start praying. If you want a great lube, go get some.
Strengths: Nice dry lube for summer road riding except....
Weaknesses: Extremely poor for winter mountain biking. Product becomes Very tacky in mid-30s F temperature and collects dirt,however the worst problem is that it becomes so sticky that it causes the chain to stick to the chain ring and chain-suck to the extent of jamming and wrapping around the bottom bracket! Not for cold weather use!
Bottom Line:
Don't rely on this product for cold weather riding.
Similar Products Used: Everything out there. Purple Extreme, White Lightening,Triflow,Pedros,etc.
Bike Setup: S-works Epic M5,Specialized Epic M4,Tarmacs E5 Cannondale, Jamis Super Nova
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mark hensley
a Cross Country Rider
from Venice, Ca
Date Reviewed: December 21, 2007
Strengths: Doesn't seem to build up to much gunk on the drive-train. It's very easy to clean the chain and to re-apply.
Weaknesses: Needs to be replaced after about 20 miles of dry dusty trails.
Bottom Line:
I like this lube the best for my normal riding conditions. But it has gotten so dry this last year I have been forced to lube my drive-train after every ride over twenty miles or so. I just can't stand the sound of a squeaky chain.
Strengths: A truly top-shelf lube. My review is on the big can of aerosol spray lube.
Weaknesses: My can is slow to shut off. When I release the knob on the spray can it takes a couple seconds to stop spraying lube. But this might just be a bad can and my usual luck. You might take a couple test-sprays at the shop you're buying it at to make sure it isn't typical of these cans. But the product itself is amazing. I'm gonna withhold one flamin' chili based on my experience with my particular can because of the slow shut off. But like I said, maybe I just got a bum can.
Bottom Line:
Make sure that if you buy this lube that you clean your chain really, really well. Then apply it, wait a couple hours before riding and then do NOT reapply it for a long time! I made the mistake of thinking this stuff was like all the other cheap-ass, over-priced lubes out there that make claims of lasting a long time only to wear off after a couple rides. This stuff really does last a while. I ended up spraying my chain prior to each ride for about 5 or 6 rides and ended up with a bunch of build up. But I cleaned the chain and applied it correctly and now I'm back in business.
Similar Products Used: White Lightning, Pro Lube, Pedros, Chain Wax, you name it.
Bike Setup: Doesn't matter
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Shawn
a Weekend Warrior
from Laconia NH USA
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2007
Strengths: Keeps Drivetrain Clean.
Weaknesses: None Yet Just make sure you lube and wait two hours to dry.
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This stuff is Amazing. You can ride all day through the mud, dirt, leaves, etc. And just rinse off and your ready for your next ride. You don't have to keep applying after every ride. You will be amazed at how clean it keeps your drivetrain.
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Pocatello, ID
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007
Strengths: clean; goes on nicely, easy to work with
Weaknesses: longevity
Bottom Line:
This stuff is nice to work with and is super clean, but it lasts me 2 rides at most, in dry hardpack conditions (and this is just my daily trail outing, not a marathon). I did all the proper chain prep and follow the instructions to a T, but it just doesn't last, and regardless of all the claims, washes off rather easily.
I definitely rank it over the Pedro's wax lubes, but I think I will get White Lightning after this bottle is gone, I can get about twice as many rides out of one lubing with that (which still isn't a lot, but the dry lubes are worth it to me).
Strengths: It penetrates well, it's a water displacer and rust preventer, it lasts longer than other lubes and holds up very well in sloppy conditions, it stays fairly clean in dry conditions and decently clean in sloppier conditions, it's available in both aerosol and the typical "drip" bottles, it also works well on derailleurs, pivots, etc.
Weaknesses: Works best when it's given at least 2 hrs to dry (after which excess is wiped off.) This means it's not conducive to using right before you ride (although I sometimes do this in a pinch.)
Bottom Line:
I recently tried a bunch of different chain lubes (ProGold, White Lightning, Tri-flow, Boeshield T-9, Rock-n-Roll, etc.) I found that the "cleaner" lubes, while being okay for dry conditions, did not hold up well in wet conditions. ProGold was the "cleanest" lube (thin, easy to apply, did not gunk up at all) but it did not hold up well in wetter conditions at ALL. The "typical" wax based lubes tend not to last too well in wet, muddy conditions either. The one lube that in my experience had the best overall performance was Boeshield T-9.
Boeshield is not as clean as the cleanest lubes (like ProGold) but it's really not too bad -- it does get a little gunky in wet conditions, but it's not nearly as bad as other lubes in this respect, and in dry conditions it actually stays relatively clean. Of all the lubes I tried, The Boeshield held up the best in sloppy conditions -- it's the only one that could get a bit muddy and still remain lubed after the mud washed off and/or dried. The other lubes all resulted in a squeaking chain after sloppy conditions, but not the Boeshield.
With the Boeshield, after a dirty ride I can blast the hose over the chain and wipe it down in order to do a "quick" cleaning. Unlike other lubes, the chain is still generally lubed after I do this (although I like to relube at this point just to be thorough.)
While my tests were by no means "scientific," I did try to give each lube a decent amount of time before formulating any opinion. I used each lube over a period of time while riding in the same general areas, sometimes going through more than one bottle before switching. In the end, the Boeshield ended up being the one I am currently sticking with. It penetrates well, it's a water displacer and rust preventer, it lasts longer than other lubes and holds up well in sloppy conditions, and it stays fairly clean in dry conditions and decently clean in sloppier conditions. It also works well for derailleurs, pivots, etc.
The one thing that I 'thought' would be a problem with Boeshield is that you're supposed to let it dry for two hours, then wipe the excess off before using it. Apparently, the solvent that it uses in order to achieve good penetration takes a while to dry. I thought this would be a problem, but it turns out that it's not hard to get in the habit of cleaning or lubing the chain AFTER a ride rather than right before. That said, I do sometimes lube, wipe, and ride without giving it the full drying time and it still seems to work okay -- it just gets a little more dirty.
There are a lot of differing opinions on chain lube, so you need to try them yourself to see which works best for you given your specific needs and riding conditions.
Similar Products Used: Pro Gold, White Lightning, Rock'n'Roll, Tri-flow.
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Submitted by
B Griffith
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus Ohio
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2005
Strengths: Keeps chain running like new Sets up as a wax which repels dirt and water. Easy to apply Last for many rides and still the chain stays pretty clean.
Weaknesses: Some say waiting over night is a weakness and yes maybe it is. But anything you apply right before riding is going on wet and yes it will be a dirt magnet. But with this product its well worth the wait. (over night)
Bottom Line:
This lube is awesome and I wouldnt waste my money trying any other product. I know this stuff works as it says.
This lube was designed by Boeing Aircraft. Why trust anything else out there.
Similar Products Used: None. I was told from the beginning from a bike tech who has used many products and he wont use anything but this Lube.
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Gary
a Cross Country Rider
from San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2005
Strengths: LONGER LASTING. No more f#%&!^g re-lubing mid-ride. Tried a handful of overpriced "bicycle specific" so-called chain lubes, and found myself either having to re-lube after about 10-15 miles or listen to a noisy, lousy shifting drivetrain. F-That. I started to look at what MXers use. After all, how many dirtbike owners do you see lubing their chains every 15-20 miles? "Bicycle" chain lubes SUCK! A friend turned me on to Boeshield and it sold me. I figured if it will keep a chain clean and lubed on an XR250 for a hundred miles then... MORE COST EFFECTIVE. I paid 9 bucks incl/tax for a 12oz can 2 years ago, and I'm still using it. CLEAN. Cleaner than most other "viscous" chain oils.
Weaknesses: Needs to dry overnight. Don't bother applying it at the trailhead 5mins before a ride. It'll just make your chain a dirt magnet. Expensive if purchased from LBS ($8USD for 4oz!?). If you actually enjoy carrying "one more thing" in your pack & lubing your chain in the middle of a ride then you should look elsewhere.
Bottom Line:
Now I can lube my chain around "whenever". (Usually every second or third ride, 30-50 miles). A can of this stuff lasts a looong time. Still using the same one I bought 2 years ago. A bargain (compared to the LBS) if you buy it from your Yamaha dealer. Works better than WD-40 for things around the house.
Similar Products Used: White Lightning (never again) Finish Line w/teflon (see above) Tri-flow (great, but dirt magnet) Pedro's Ice Wax (foamy aerosol that's like putting shaving cream on your chain, your pants, your carpet, your...) Motor Oil (stupid, yes, but I was desperate) Maxima Chain Wax (another great MX-MTB lube) MFR Chain Lube (it's PROLINK Chain Lube in a VERY cost effective size). Check ProGold's website under motorcyle products.
Bike Setup: 15 month old Shimano HG93 MTB chain. 2200 mile old XT chainrings & cogset.
Strengths: Does a good job, keeps the drive chain quiet and stays on in wet weather. Mud will take it off but mud will take all lubes off because of the abrasive action of the sand in the mud.
Weaknesses: Having to wait overnight.
Bottom Line:
Other than the fact you have to wait overnight to use your bike this stuff is flawless. The best way to put it on is put it in a chain cleaner and clean your chain with it. The solvent in the liquid form will disolve the dried on lube and the brushes on the chain cleaner will get any dirt off of your chain.
No lube will keep the dirt off your chain, but this seems to attract less dirt than others. I know white lightning claims that it self cleans, but as it is cleaning it is also falling off your chain.
I get a lot more life out of chains than with any other product.
Similar Products Used: About every other kind of lube there is.
Bike Setup: I have several.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Aiken, SC
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2004
Strengths: Clean, quiet, works like it is supposed to.
Weaknesses: Zero
Bottom Line:
This stuff goes on easily, does what it is supposed to (lets your chain roll smoothly and quietly), doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and most importantly, this stuff doesn't get mucky and nasty like so many other high priced lubes. I have tried so many other lubes but I always end up going back to T-9 again...
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