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Submitted by
DonM
a Cross Country Rider
from Belfast, Maine
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Nordic Heritage Center, Presque Isle, Maine | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Belfast Bikes | | Strengths: | Easy to apply, can be used to clean and lube chain. Used liberally - cheap if you buy it in bulk, only $65 for 128 oz (1 gallon) - it's awesome! Very clean stuff!! I ride in dry, wet and muddy conditions and it handles everything great! Lasts for day long epic rides. | | Weaknesses: | None, if used as recommended. Use disposable plastic eyedroppers to reach jockey wheels, derailleurs, and cables. | | Similar Products Used: | Synthetic oils, spray lubes, dry waxes. You name it, I've tried it. | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher HiFi w/ full XTR, I-9 hubs and NoTubes rims, Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires. Santa Cruz Blur LT2 w/ race face components | | Bottom Line: | Buy it in bulk. I paid $65 for a gallon. I use this stuff to CLEAN AND LUBE my chain: Wipe your chain off if it's dirty. Run it backwards 5 or 6x and drip lube onto rollers. Run it backwards another 10x. Then use a rag and clean off the excess. Repeat a few times if chain is really dirty or muddy until rag is streaked light gray from product and not black from dirt. Use the rag to clean the cassette, jockey wheels and crank. It only takes me 2 minutes to clean a really muddy chain. I also lube the derailleurs, jockey wheels and cables using a plastic pipette. I do this every time my chain is filthy. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jurcy
a Cross Country Rider
from Slovenia
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | everything in forest | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | -Good lubrication(resulting in really quiet chain spinning)
-Clean chain
-Really dry
-Easy to apply
-Good for MTB and road | | Weaknesses: | I can't remember one weakness. | | Similar Products Used: | Motorex Dry Lube | | Bike Setup: | Ghost Actinum HTX Team and Giant OCR2 | | Bottom Line: | Really good oil and I would recommended to all people use it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zeke
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | Johnny Sprockets | | Strengths: | Good lubricant, keeps my drivetrain clean, dry - no more annoying chain marks on my leg and shoes. | | Weaknesses: | Spout is clumbsy when applying in tight areas | | Similar Products Used: | Some generic household oil I got at Walgreens. Bad idea. While it did lubricate the parts, it also collected too much dirt and other muck bogging down the whole drivetrain | | Bike Setup: | 99 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS, Manitou TI FS fork, | | Bottom Line: | A dry lube was recommended by my LBS and I bought Pedro's. It's been good so far and is fine for for what I do, which is mainly city riding. Keeps the chain clean and derailleurs working smoothly. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Kane
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | no obvious ones | | Weaknesses: | attracts dirt like crazy
wears off after an hour, need to re-apply before every ride
| | Similar Products Used: | white lightning | | Bottom Line: | Don't waste your money. Maybe other dry lubes work better, but I'd go with Phil Wood Tenacious Oil anyday. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricksom
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | - Penetrates well
- Has some chain cleaning quality
- Lasts through long 2-3 hour rides
- Keeps chain lubed with low resistance
- Resists dust and dirt well for a wet lube
- Doesn't need a lot of applying attention | | Weaknesses: | - Let it sit and dry for a few hours before riding | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros Ice Wax, Finish Line Krytek, Finish Line Teflon Plus | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Instinct with SRAM chain | | Bottom Line: | Finally, a lube that I can live with after 4 years of trying all sorts. If you wipe it off after applying, and let it dry for a few hours before riding, it stays nice and clean even in heavy dust. Keeps the chain moving with low resistance, which is important if you are a "spinner". | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spence Ring
a Cross Country Rider
from A. F., Utah
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | slickrock, moab | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | It lubes your chain? | | Weaknesses: | It attracts dust very well. Allows large grease build-ups on your chain. Not very dry. | | Similar Products Used: | none of the other products I used dissapointed me like pedros | | Bike Setup: | khs | | Bottom Line: | It works ok(the lubing part) but you wouldn't know it because its always building up grease. It only works for me for one ride and then I'm having to degrease my chain.
Unless you like clean grease and dirt build-ups on your chain and components, buy something else. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd Wagner
a Racer
from SF Bay Area
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | Excel | | Strengths: | Easy to apply | | Weaknesses: | I usually lube every week and ride about 200-250 miles per week. With this stuff, the chain gets gummy. It is also really tough to clean and the chain was making a lot of noise. | | Similar Products Used: | White lightening, other Pedros lubes, Finish Line | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Road 8sp Ergo for Commuting
Erickson with Dura-ace for training and racing | | Bottom Line: | I threw the stuff out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Jackson, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Strengths: | Spray applies easily | | Weaknesses: | Black gunk, black gunk, black gunk, Black gunk, black gunk, black gunk, Black gunk, black gunk, black gunk, Black gunk, black gunk, black gunk
Does not last long | | Similar Products Used: | Boeshield, Krytech, White Lightning | | Bottom Line: | Does not keep my chain as clean as krytech or boeshield. Not very "dry" and attracts dirt. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ken
a Cross Country Rider
from santa clarita
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | porcupine, moab | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | sticks around even in the wet. Is drier than most. Eatable!!! (I think) | | Weaknesses: | tastes bad | | Similar Products Used: | WAX, finish line, ect... | | Bike Setup: | clark kent f-16 | | Bottom Line: | Cool company and great product for road, mount or breakfast. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
raful
a Weekend Warrior
from jerusalem
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | lubes | | Weaknesses: | collects dirt, even if it's supposed for dry!
you have to relude after every 5-6 hours xc, so it might not last for a singlr long trip. | | Bike Setup: | xt-lx | | Bottom Line: | its ok when it fresh, but dosen't last long.
dissapointing for dry condition because it collects quite a lot of dirt. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Cross-Country Rider
from Las Vegas, NV
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
This stuff keeps your chain running smooth without having to hear it squeak like your buddy without it. | | Weaknesses: |
Be sure to clean your chain after dusty rides. | | Similar Products Used: |
tri-flow, finish line,white lighting | | Bottom Line: | You can't go wrong running pedro's. You don't have to worry about miss shifts or the chirpping of your chain. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie
a Cross-Country Rider
from Sunnyvale, CA
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
lubricates well. Stays on in the wet. doesn't get the chain as mucked up as heavier lubes | | Weaknesses: |
not as clean as waxes. Bottle is so hard that it's difficult to squeeze out the lube. | | Similar Products Used: |
all Pedros
Triflow
White Lightning and Race Day
Krytech | | Bike Setup: |
Klein HT with Speedgoat forx, USE seat post, SedisSachsSRAM chain | | Bottom Line: | This is the best overall lube because it lubricates extremely well in the dry and very well in the wet yet is not as dirt collecting as other wet lubes. I use Ice Wax in the dry season because it's easier to clean up and I rarely ride more than 3-4 hours at one time (the duration for Ice Wax). Once it starts raining again this winter, I'll switch back to Extra Dry because it works better and I have to clean the bike anyway. I guess I'll give it 5 flamers because it is the best lube (for me at any rate) but in fact, no lube is really worth more than 4 because they all have drawbacks. Lasts long or easy to clean: take your pick. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glen
a Racer
from Sunapee, NH
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Easy to us for all applications | | Weaknesses: |
none known | | Similar Products Used: |
All the lubes | | Bottom Line: | Pedro's Extra Dry is the perfect all around stuff. I like different Pedro's Lubes for different condiions, Synlube ATB for Muddy and wet, Ice Wax for all conditions. Extra Dry works well for lubing cables, brakes, levers and derailluers. It's the all around stuff. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerry
a cross-country rider
from Winchester, MA
Date Reviewed: January 6, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I used Pedro's Extra Dry for about 2 months (about 20 1-hr rides) as recommended by the dealer of my new Super-V and found I had to relube after every 2-3 rides or shifting into the granny ring would suck or slip off. Also, it does collect some dirt. Then I switched to ProLink chain lube. So far, I have about 8 hours of riding on the first lubing with ProLink and shifting is still smooth as silk. I got it instead of the other well known lubes because no one in these pages seemed to be very happy with any of them. ProLink may be the answer. For $20 I got three 6-oz bottles and a needle-like affair to lube cables, etc, which has really been handy. Give them a ring at 800-421-5823, 404-766-3990, or visit their web site at . Great stuff. Try it. As for Pedro's Extra Dry, 3 chilies 'cause it works OK but it should be better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trevor McIlroy
a cross-country rider
from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This lube was recomended by my LBS. I bought it and use it about once every 10 rides. I dont really notice that much of a difference when I apply it. My chain gets dirty and I dont know if this stuff comes off when it gets wet. I never miss a shift or get chainsuck even when I havnt lubed for 2 weeks and it is raining and I have all Alivio components. This is an OK lube because I only have used dura lube and some castrol stuff. This is a bit cleaner also. 4 stars because it lubes but costs more than other stuff. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Andrews
a cross-country rider
from Greenwood Lake, NY
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This lube rocks! I love it. I put it all over my bike, chain, headset, even bottom bracket. I have only one small complaint: see after every ride I have to re-lube and I don't like that, other than that this product is AWESOME!Doesn't lose any chilis 'cause of the minor complaint. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eskimo Bob
a cross-country rider
from Antartica
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Boy there is alot of lubes out on the market now. But since I'm a Gram
shaver I had to get the 2 oz. bottle of Pedro's Extra Dry Lube. Anyways
this lube rocks. My shifting is a hundred times better and I also applied
some to my derailleurs and pedals. Now If Pedro could make a frickin lube
that removes the grime on my chain and also lube it I would be set.
4 firing chilies because it doesn't remove the grime | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Deak
a weekend warrior
from Europe
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Compared to the wet lube from Pedro's (and many other wet or dry lubes), this is a dream lube. It doesn't attract as much dirt as the wet lube, and it keeps the chain relatively quiet. But is does have to be applied to the chain before almost ever ride to keep the shifting performance up. The only good thing about the wet lube is that it can last for a couple of rides before you need to reapply...and the wet lube attracts dirt like a magnet with iron filings. But recently I upgrade to using the Pedro's Ice wax...and WOW does this lube work. It doesn't attract any dirt what so ever, I have to only apply it to the chain once every 3 or 4 rides, and the chain is constantly shifting well, with the smoothest movement. My chain has never been sop quiet. I never thought I could be impressed my a lube so much. I didn't think there would be much difference...but there is. GET PEDRO'S ICE WAX!!!!! All of the othere lubes are nothing compared to the ICE WAX. Maybe the Finish Line Kritech is comparable to the ICE WAX, but I haven't tried it. Anyway, Pedro's dry Lube is a waste compared to ICE WAX!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stick
a cross-country rider
from Frisco, CA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I like this lube a lot. It doesn't squeak like White Lightening and isn't hard to take out like White Lightening. It does require frequent application after long rides and sheds dirt reasonably. Like the other reviews, it does take awhile to dry. mtbr mtbr mtbr mtbr mtbr mtbr mtbr mtbr | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a cross-country rider
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is the best dry lube that I have used (I've also used Finish Line and White Lightening). It runs smoothly, lasts better than the other dry lubes I tried, and doesn't gunk-up your drivetrain like wet lubes. I've ridden in both dry and wet conditions and it has performed well. The only drawback is that it takes a long time to dry. I've found that it is best to apply it the night before you ride. I consider that to be a worthwhile trade-off since I don't have to spend as much time cleaning my drivetrain as I did when using wet lubes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen
a weekend warrior
from Huntsville,Al
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This stuff is great! I tried it out for the first time yesturday. The conditions were a little wet. No big streams but several muddy sections. My chain came out with almost no grindies. It may be a pain to have to lube your chain after every ride instead of just putting on some lube when you head out. But I think that the effort will be worth it, it is for me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arbysauce
a weekend warrior
from Northern VA
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this stuff, but I'm a drivetrain cleaning junkie. It does require reapplication, but it's worth it. I've found that it works really well for my clipless pedals, and I mean REALLY WELL. I like this stuff much more than white lightning and alot more than heavier lubes like the regular teflon Finish line stuff. As a famous man once said, five dead, burning horses.Word. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cletus
a downhiller
from CO
Date Reviewed: December 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
OK, this stuff works better than the teflon Finish Line, but that's not saying much. For a dry lube, it works OK, but that's not saying much. Application must be extremely persistent, generous and well planned in order to in sure proper drying, which it needs. A touch of water renders it nonexistent, I don't like to even recall what a mudwater-ridden downhill in Washington state did to my drivetrain using this lube. In short, if you have relube intervals on a clipboard in your garage, a generous budget for buying the stuff in the quantities needed, never ride with less than a 24 hour notice and live in Las Vegas, this lube is perfect. What is a great lube? I'm still looking. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: December 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This stuff is pretty good but picks up a lot of dirt and debris making your chain look all dirty, but it runs real smooth and keeps that damn chain pretty quiet, quiet enough to hear your tires grinding against the street. Makings your friends dirty ol' chain sound much annoying . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a cross-country rider
from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This stuff is good. This is the only dry lube that lasts. I found that I had to
put on 2 or 3 coats to get a good base built up. And it takes at least 24 hours
for it to really dry. But once it's dry it stays clean. I don't do much wet
riding so I can't comment on that, but for dry conditions nothing beats it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Taylor
a cross-country rider
from Alexandria, Virginia
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This stuff is pretty good. I've tried a LOT of chainlubes (Pedro's Synlube, Pedro's ATB, Finish Line, Schwinn, and a few others) and this seems to work the best. The drivetrain is quieter, and it doesn't seem to pick up as much grit and dirt as other wetter chain lubes. I'm getting about 4-5 hours riding time before the chain needs a good cleaning (barring a really muddy ride, and quick wipe-downs/touch-ups between rides), so I'm pretty happy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
FRANK
a cross-country rider
from HUNTINGTON BEACH CA
Date Reviewed: November 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Compared to White Lighting, this stuff is great. Less noise, less dirt pick up, seems to last longer. Name says it all, extra dry lube is perfect for So Cal conditions. And the other guys tip about using Lightning on the clipless pedals is right on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NF1
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Not bad but it sucks with water, washes off way to easy, so it wasn't verry good in the muddy trails around my area, i'd say white lightning is a much better product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Smith
a weekend warrior
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
My bike's drivetrain only works right when it's lubed right. This stuff exceeded my expectations, working better than White Lightning and Sedis dry lubes, and Tri Flo. Perfect for So Cal conditions (10 months of dry per year). Great performance and it stays pretty clean.Ironically, Mobil One 10W50 (yes, motor oil) works about as well as Syn Lube ATB in wet conditions, and a $4 quart will last 'till you're too old to ride! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan K.
a racer
from truckee, ca
Date Reviewed: June 6, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
It works excellently in the dry and lasts about 4 hours before the next application. With all dry lubes it doesn't do that well in the wet. It's rather cheap and the bottle gives a drip at a time or a whole lot, depending on how you like to coat your chain.
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Submitted by
Tom Arbogast
a cross-country rider
from Randolph, MA
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been using Pedro's Extra Dry lube for a year and a half now. It works
great. My drive train stays clean and wear has not been an issue. I ride in
New England and from time to time the conditions can get pretty wet. The Extra
Dry works well in these conditions too. If it really gets wet, I add a coating
of the Pedro's Syn lube on top of the Extra Dry. It's a great combination.
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