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Prolink chain lube
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Submitted by
Chewie
a Cross Country Rider
from ann arbor
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | a2 local loop | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | wheel in motion ann | | Strengths: | Keeps my chain clean and makes it last longer. Also very good on cables. | | Weaknesses: | seams like it washes off in the rain easier then others | | Similar Products Used: | t-9 | | Bike Setup: | single speed w/ sram 8 speed chain | | Bottom Line: | Great product, my shop uses it in back. put it on the day before or just before you go out!! put something under the bike after application, you will have a black puddle under your bike. the pg 2000 spray is awesome also!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dc.woods
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Skinny ones | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheels In Motion(LBS | | Strengths: | Bio-degradable, cleans chain as you ride | | Weaknesses: | Maybe a little thin (drips a lot while applying) | | Similar Products Used: | T-9, TriFlow, White Lightning, Pedro's, Finish Line etc | | Bike Setup: | Many | | Bottom Line: | This lube does a good job lubing your chain and it is bio-degradable. What more do you need? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jur
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$4.00 | | Purchased At: | aebike | | Strengths: | Goes on easy, doesn't pick up much dirt, works very well in dry conditions. | | Weaknesses: | Does not work in wet conditions. Period. | | Similar Products Used: | finish line | | Bike Setup: | all weather Birdy | | Bottom Line: | If you stay out of the rain, this lube works very well. I recently did a 500+km tour mostly on dry dusty dirt roads and was pleasantly surprised to find almost no chain wear despite very obvious grittiness in the drive train. I was afraid that once I got home I would find the chain toast but it was just fine.
Same can't be said about wet rides. Did a 420km Audax ride, most of it through intermittent rain an wet roads. Before the ride, I checked the chain, no wear. After the ride, checked again, shock! Chain totally toast, completely way past worn. ONE RIDE! I didn't have the chance to continually re-lube during this ride. (Who would?)
So if you ride in the wet, immediately clean the chain and relube.
It's pretty expensive stuff but lasts quite long.
I give it 3 chilis for value and 3 for overall because it totally loses its protection during wet rides, despite the manufacturer claims; for dry riding, it shines. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john j. dicaldo
a Cross Country Rider
from toronto canada
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | blue mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Purchased At: | cyclepath | | Strengths: | best oil i've used | | Weaknesses: | little bit expensive but worth 4 money | | Similar Products Used: | can not find | | Bike Setup: | rocky element team ,r7,fsa carbon parts,american classic wheel,magura malta brakes | | Bottom Line: | have never got dirty on my drive train
even it was very dusty and dry trail riding
this lube gives me a perfect shifting every single riding
i got a sample of prolink from last inter bike show
in vegas
and now i am a big fan of this lube
just great
have it and go on a ride
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Submitted by
TiCN WC
a Cross Country Rider
from WA
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Good at everything | | Weaknesses: | Still requires application. | | Bottom Line: | Having used most lubes out there and having worked in a shop for a long time. the fact that this lube makes it onto my bike says quite a bit.
Pro link is the golden standard by which all other chain lubes are judged.
That said I have yet to find a perfect chain lube so this lube is not about to get five chilis.
Purple extreme is in my opinion a better wet weather chain lube than prolink. however I prefer Prolink in the dry. that said I am going to try a sample of Squirt chain lube I was given.
Prolink is certainly a good choice. that said there may be one or two that are better.
Oh if you add a piece of aerosol sprayer nozzle tube to the bottle nipple applying lube becomes an easier precision processes | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
edward hong
a Cross Country Rider
from hong kong
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | tamlac area | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$9.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | very nice | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | giant nrs air with full xtr + crossmax sl | | Bottom Line: | so nice lube for all condition
very easy to clean a chain
can not buy in hongkong
so i have to order to ebay in usa | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Kinney
a Racer
from Big Bear Lake Ca
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | All the trails in Big Bear Lake | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | Your better shops | | Strengths: | If it needs lube it needs PROLINK!!! | | Weaknesses: | NO WEAKNESSES!!! Works in all conditions!!! | | Similar Products Used: | The hole PROGOLD line: progoldmfr.com | | Bike Setup: | stevenksd.com | | Bottom Line: | Ride your bike and have fun with PROLINK!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sob716
a Weekend Warrior
from Newnan Ga
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Silver Comet | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | Worked well in all conditions, no matter if it is raining or dry the lube keeps my entire drive train clean. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Rock N Roll, Finish Line | | Bike Setup: | Trek | | Bottom Line: | The best lube on the market hands down. A bottle will last me twice as long as other lubes used. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob MacDonald
a Cross Country Rider
from Tolleson, AZ
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Hawes | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Ease of use- drizzle on, wipe off. Really takes one minute to apply. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bottom Line: | Too bad climbing is still harder than lubing the chain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob MacDonald
a Cross Country Rider
from Tolleson, AZ
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Hawes | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Ease of use- drizzle on, wipe off. Really takes one minute to apply. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bottom Line: | Too bad climbing is still harder than lubing the chain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William Dacier
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix AZ
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$11.00 | | Bottom Line: | Great lube. Doesn't attract crap. Last a long time. Great in dusty AZ. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Racer
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Estrella Race Course | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | Various Shops | | Strengths: | It does it's job. | | Weaknesses: | Sometimes the bottle pops open in my bike bag but very little oil ever spills out. | | Bottom Line: | Phoenix is one of the dustiest places in the States. I have used this oil for years without buildup. It provides clean shifts and does the job better then all other products tried. I haven't even thought of changing products. It's also well priced in comparison. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Racer
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Estrella Race Course | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | Various Shops | | Strengths: | It does it's job. | | Weaknesses: | Sometimes the bottle pops open in my bike bag but very little oil ever spills out. | | Bottom Line: | Phoenix is one of the dustiest places in the States. I have used this oil for years without buildup. It provides clean shifts and does the job better then all other products tried. I haven't even thought of changing products. It's also well priced in comparison. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed Neilson
a Racer
from Phoenix, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Lost Dog | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | South Mountain Cycles | | Strengths: | Works the way you want it to, keeps the chain smooth and doesn't attract unwanted dirt. Able to use for more than one ride if you forget. For road bikes - multiple rides within a week is common. It just works. | | Bottom Line: | Works the way you want it to, keeps the chain smooth and doesn't attract unwanted dirt. Able to use for more than one ride if you forget. For road bikes - multiple rides within a week is common. It just works. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed Neilson
a Racer
from Phoenix, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Lost Dog | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | South Mountain Cycles | | Strengths: | Works the way you want it to, keeps the chain smooth and doesn't attract unwanted dirt. Able to use for more than one ride if you forget. For road bikes - multiple rides within a week is common. It just works. | | Bottom Line: | Works the way you want it to, keeps the chain smooth and doesn't attract unwanted dirt. Able to use for more than one ride if you forget. For road bikes - multiple rides within a week is common. It just works. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike D
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati, Ohio
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Lasts for a long time. Repels water like crazy. Don't need to apply before every ride. Cleans and lubes at the same time. Can be used as a wet or dry lube according to the riding conditions. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Pedro's Ice Wax | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Specialized Rockhopper | | Bottom Line: | Using this lube will bring your chain back to life. Gears will shift smoothly and accurately. I find myself looking down to make sure it did shift because I won't feel or hear anything as with other lubes. I also use it to lube my cables, it works great.
I am done searching for the right lube. I am no longer going to waste my time or money on bad products that only last for 10 minutes. Now I enjoy the ride instead of worrying if my chain is lubed for the ride or not. I only need to apply it about 3 rides or so.
People say that it smells, but I really don't know what they're talking about. It might have a little smell at first application, but after it soaks into the chain it's all good.
And for the price you really can't find a better product. Even the more expensive lubes don't even come close. So don't waste your money on other imitators and get the real thing.
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Submitted by
Lenny
a Cross Country Rider
from Kanata, Ontario
Date Reviewed: February 14, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | All of Kingdom and Outback for a fav local trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | MEC | | Strengths: | Cleans and continues to clean as I ride. Reduces noise and dramatically improves shifting. | | Weaknesses: | Notta. | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros, Rock "N" Roll, Schwinn. | | Bike Setup: | Pimped Stumpjumper Pro. | | Bottom Line: | I like to keep my rig pretty clean and with this product the drive chain is a snap! I apply a small drop on every link so a bottle lasts a long time. Try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed!!
Happy trails... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T Hanham
a Racer
from Ottawa, Ontario
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Outback | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | MEC | | Strengths: | Keeps the chain very clean! I'm not the best when it comes to keeping my chain clean so thats why I like this lube. It does all the work for me by repelling the dirt and grime. If you're lazy like me, then this lube is for you. | | Weaknesses: | None I've seen. | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain Element 70 | | Bottom Line: | Try ProGold for yourself...you'll see that your shifting will be better than ever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockland
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Powerline, Albion Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | MEC | | Strengths: | Easy to apply, excess wipes off easily and cleans when you do it, penetrates well,allows accumulated material to wash off easily with just a spray bottle between laps and is still lubed, i add more anyway. | | Weaknesses: | I have found no complaints for this product, since i've started using it i've not even looked at the other lubes in stores, just pick up more ProGold when i started running low | | Similar Products Used: | Finish line, White Lighting, Pedros, others i can't remember | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, Giant Anthem 1/07 | | Bottom Line: | This is great convenient lube, it works. It lubes it cleans, penetrates, dissipates that little rust if you waited to long after cleaning with water. I'm not a clean freak so when my chain needs cleaning and i'm too lazy to take it off and do it right i soak the hell out of it with ProGold, wipe away the excess and good to go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark MacNab
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | outback, j-bar | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | MEC | | Strengths: | Cleans chain, and keeps chain clean. | | Weaknesses: | none at all. | | Similar Products Used: | Finish line, Pedros, Tri-flow, Phil tenacious, 10w30, 5w30, saliva, e-load (by accident), filth | | Bike Setup: | i) 2x8 XC race bike ii) 2x8 All mountain bike | | Bottom Line: | I was given a bottle of this stuff a couple years ago, and didn't use it for a while because I was pretty happy with the finish line products, but since trying it I'll definately stick with it. After a couple rides the chain was cleaner than ever and has stayed that way. Of course turpentine might do that too, but the Pro-gold gives good shift. Crisp clean shifts, and the grime doesn't pack up on either the chain or the cassette in even the crappiest conditions.
Top drawer product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Barlow
a Racer
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 16, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Outback | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | MEC | | Strengths: | keeps the chain clean and quiet, even in the worst conditions it keeps things running smooth as buttah
EXCELLENT customer service! | | Weaknesses: | you kidding me?! NONE! | | Similar Products Used: | white lightning, pedros, finish line, phil woods | | Bike Setup: | Niner MCR 1x9, Surly 1x1, Titus Motolite, Desalvo road bike | | Bottom Line: | I've tried other lubes, but nothing works like this. I do a lot of endurance events (24 hr solos, 8hr solos and enduros) and I don't need to re-lube as often as guys using other lubes. My riding buddies give me a hard time because my bike is always clean - part of the reason is I use this lube! Keeping the drive train clean is easy, Progold cleans as you use it, so keeping a clean drive train is simple. Keep parts clean and running smooth means less wear and tear on them = a happy bike!
Cheers! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chcmuzza Price
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Ones I don't fall off | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | BeyondBikes | | Strengths: | Works well in low temperatures, doesn't stain the concrete when applying, makes the chain really quiet, improves shifting. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any yet, have only used it for 50 odd miles in dry conditions but wow!! | | Similar Products Used: | Rock and Roll Gold | | Bike Setup: | 98 Marin Rift Zone with Romic shock, basic LX running gear. Soon to be a Maverick Durance | | Bottom Line: | This was the most effective upgrade I have done. Silent running and better shifting in dry conditions. Absolutely recommended, especially if you are using the Rock and Roll product. A massive improvement. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
single and tracking
a Weekend Warrior
from saratoga, california
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Works like gasoline for removing rust oxidation. After two years, I have not see any noticeable wear and tear on the chain. | | Weaknesses: | Still attract dust where I ride now. Not as bad in some areas. | | Similar Products Used: | Too long to list; Still using some Finish Lines lube for different purposes. | | Bike Setup: | Specialize Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Pro, Fisher Piranha, Trek something... :) | | Bottom Line: | I'm doing this just to be the exactly 100's reviewers. Used it for two years and 90% happy with it. The bees wax works great too but it doesn't deal with rust oxidation with the non stainless steel chain on my lower end bikes. It does attract dust where I ride since we have not have rain in months. Lube cleaned out nicely with a little Simple Green. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Mountain Equipment Co-op | | Strengths: | Does the job promised. Thin with good penetration. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | All the usual suspects.... Pedro's, Finish Line Krytec, Dura Lube, Superlube, Tri-Flow.... even (gasp) WD-40 | | Bike Setup: | Tricked out Santa Cruz Blur XC | | Bottom Line: | I won't bother re-hashing all the positive remarks from previous posters... they all apply. It's a great product.
What I wanted to say is that this product is absolutely fantastic as a fork strut and shock lube. I thought my forks were performing fine until I wiped a little ProGold ProLink on them, then it was like "WOW.... so this is how they're supposed to work". All of a sudden I was getting sensitive small bump compliance and a beautifully smooth ramp-up the further I got into its travel. In my opinion, don't bother with fork lubes. This stuff is fantastic in terms of performance and what you get for your hard earned dollar... money well spent, with a definite performance return. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mitchell g.
a Racer
from alfred,Maine
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | bradbury mt. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | crum cycles | | Strengths: | everything this stuff cleans and lubes your chain over time i use to have a really gross chain but now it looks brand new. I was using pedros ice wax and it didn't protect my chain from rust so after i cleaned my bike i put it on and the next day my bike had rust all over it | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | tried all of pedros lubes they suck. | | Bike Setup: | 07' gary fisha tassajara disc w/avid juicy sevens | | Bottom Line: | this stuff is great it is a must have for any rider who is into riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Georg Wersching
a Racer
from Oberschlierbach, Austria
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | 6 | | Strengths: | Does not attract dirt | | Weaknesses: | Does not lube | | Similar Products Used: | Finish Line, Pedros, Dynamic | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Corratec Revo with XT | | Bottom Line: | I was very disappointed after reading so many positive reviews and using this product for almost 6 months. Shortened chain life. This product is very thin, similar to WD 40 (which you should not use as a chain lube at all). Will never use it again and cannot recommend it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neil
a Cross Country Rider
from Midlands, UK
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Wales & Peaks | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | www.ukbikestore.co.uk | | Strengths: | Chain stays gunk free | | Weaknesses: | Very thin so you have to be careful applying or can work out expensive. It only needs to be applied for 1 complete revolution of the chain | | Similar Products Used: | White lightning wax and wet lube - Finish line wet & dry - GT85 - Rock n roll Extreme - Finesse multi-lube | | Bike Setup: | Turner 5 Spot, Talas, SRAM X9, RF Atlas, Thomson, Easton, Avid Juicy 7's
Turner Flux, Reba, SRAM XO, RF Deus, Thomson, Easton, Avid Juicy carbons
On-One 853 Inbred, carbon rigids, XO gripshift, X9, Shimano LX crank, Hope mono mini's, On-One finishing kit | | Bottom Line: | I started using this lube as a summer/dry lube only, but have also now started using it all year round. After really wet muddy rides there is no gunk on the chain and the mud just washes off with water.
The chain needs to be really clean chain before applying it. I just using Muc-Off and then rinse it throughly with water. Once you've done this you don't have to do it again.
One of the comments below said it was poor in summer as dirt/dust stuck to it, this is true if you appply it before a ride but as the instructions say you should lube the night before and let it dry. Then dust doesn't collect on the chain.
Normally I apply the bottle to the cassette for 3turns of the cranks, then backpedal quickly 10-20 times to get it to work it's way in to the chain, then hold a rag at the bottom and spin slowly to take up any excess, then leave to dry.
I also use the pen type luber sometimes to apply it link by link, this also works well.
I apply it after every ride if a really wet/muddy ride or after washing, and around every 3-4 rides if mostly dry.
I also use their EPX grease, perfect for greasing SRAM jockey wheels, no more seizing now :) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Bradenton
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Thin & watery so application and penetration is excellent. Keeps my chains free of caking grime. Long lasting. | | Weaknesses: | Thin & Watery, so put down a piece of cardboard before application and apply slowly otherwise you'll leave a lot of it on the floor/cardboard. | | Similar Products Used: | Pedro's Synlube, Pedro's Ice Wax, Wife's Lipstick, EVOO, Sewing Machine Oil, K-Y, Jello... | | Bike Setup: | 2 x Jamis | | Bottom Line: | All chains will get dirty - there is no way around that!!!
Follow directions for the application. Always best on freshly cleaned chains.
I keep an eye on the chain and when it starts to show some soft build-up, I soak the chain with ProLink and then immediately wipe it down with lint free cloth. Maybe do that twice if it is real dirty.
I never have a grimey, hard-to-clean chain and I am no where close to a "clean chain" fanatic.
My chains never "grind" like they did with other lubes that seems to attract more dirt/sand than they can cope with.
ProGold's ProLink makes my chains, cassettes and chainrings last longer.
It's sandy and dusty in FL and I am finished with trying other lubes, only to be sadly disappointed to find myself spending way too much time cleaning and lubing the old chains....instead of riding them!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | Web | | Strengths: | Good at cleaning chain when dirty. | | Weaknesses: | Attracts a lot of dirt to chain and cogs and makes them dirty. | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning. GT85 | | Bike Setup: | Commencal Meta 5.2 | | Bottom Line: | Didn't do it for me. Worked really well to clean the chain but attracted mud and dust so the chain was really dirty then passed this to the cogs. Expensive. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Perkiomen Trail PA | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Tailwind Bicycles, Exton Bicycles | | Strengths: | Excellent chain lube, It uses MFR (metal friction reducer) technology and it is really easy to clean chain off after hard riding. It is environmentally friendly. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Most Finishline lubes, Tri-Flo | | Bike Setup: | Check my profile | | Bottom Line: | Don't think twice about using this lube, it is used at my work, Tailwind Bicycles, and it is good for any riding condition. NO OTHER CHAIN LUBE CAN COMPARE. 5 flamin' Jalapenos for this stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelly
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from Staten Island, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Bottom Line: | I rode my Giant TCRzero 14,000 miles last year through every weather condition imaginable. I rode in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, less than 10 degrees, rain, snow, sleet...I used this product on my chain without fail. It lasted through the worst conditions and the longest rides. I recommend this product highly for a clean, smooth ride every time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michele Pirone
a Weekend Warrior
from Staten Island, New York
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | I have used ProGold Prolink chain lube on my Lightspeed bicycle for at least five years. The product is easy to use and lasts a long time. Prolink chain lube keeps the chain much cleaner because the road dirt does not stick to it. I have gone across two states and ride at least three times aweek and have found this product to hold up in different weather conditions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott MacFarlane
a Cross Country Rider
from Mesa, AZ, US
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Hawes | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Team Missing Link | | Strengths: | Works great in here in the desert. Doesn't attract dust like some other lubes, and lasts a lot longer then wax-based lubes in the extreme heat. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning | | Bike Setup: | Ti Singlespeed 29er, SRAM chain | | Bottom Line: | Chain runs quiet with ProLink, and I use it to clean the chain after every ride. Stuff works great! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie
a
from Knoxville TN
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | bikenashbar.com | | Strengths: | Cleans and lubes like no other. There is a generic version: Nashbar Dry Lube (white bottle, yellow label, "from Nashbar's secret lab"...hint,hint,hint): costs less and works even better. | | Weaknesses: | May be neurotoxic or muscle toxic. However, the benefits outway the risks. After I apply this stuff with my bare hands, I notice that my fingers feel slightly rigid. To avoid this, always wear blue nitrile, or thick rubber gloves when applying this stuff. | | Similar Products Used: | Finish line wet lube. Friends don't let friends use finsh line. Nashbar Dry Lube is a generic Pro Gold but works even better. | | Bike Setup: | SRAM chain. Pro Gold lube or generic Pro Gold. | | Bottom Line: | Use this stuff everywhere you can. I still use grease to pack wheel bearings, and I use Lock Ease Graphite in the freewheel mechanism (after cleaning it with Pro Gold). Use Pro Gold or generic Pro Gold everywhere else. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | Great long lasting, I don't have to re apply it during long epic rides. It doesn't too much dust in the dry conditions I ride in. | | Weaknesses: | the bottle, you have little control over how much lube you get on the chain,can be messy. | | Similar Products Used: | Finish Line, White lightning,Tri Flow | | Bike Setup: | Too many to list | | Bottom Line: | It's great stuff I use it on the road and dirt. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Brian Barton
a Weekend Warrior
from Ahwatukee
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | National | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Team | | Strengths: | Does not clog. Keeps everything running smooooooooth. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bottom Line: | Can't beat it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Tony
a
from Albuquerque, NM, USA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | North Course | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Prolink penetrates and gives long lasting lubrication without buildup. I use it on chain, cables and anywhere else that needs it. It doesn't even attract dust. | | Weaknesses: | I tend to run out because I use it on ALL of my bikes. | | Similar Products Used: | Everything else on the market for the last 12 years | | Bike Setup: | There's a whole quiver-o-bikes in the garage. E-mail me if you really care. | | Bottom Line: | Great lube! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Wildcat Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Ahwatukee, AZ
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Colorado Trail in Breckenridge | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | This stuff works great in all conditions, even the dry and dusty stuff that we have out here in the AZ. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning | | Bike Setup: | Blurrrrr | | Bottom Line: | I wouldn't ride without this stuff. It's awesome!! It's also an excellent cleaner!! Bonus for being enviromentaly friendly too.
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Off-road
a Cross Country Rider
from QLD AUSTRALIA
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | Online | | Strengths: | Picks up virtually no dirt. Cleans chain. Not gunky. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Weldtite dry lube with teflon. | | Bike Setup: | 05 Specialized FSR | | Bottom Line: | Great lube that makes shifting very smoooooth. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne Aust
Date Reviewed: February 14, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | any thing with Mud | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Strengths: | Clean as it lubes | | Weaknesses: | Dont seem to last long | | Similar Products Used: | MBL3 spray,Teflon sprays, | | Bike Setup: | Norco storm with deore disc and city slicks | | Bottom Line: | have to apply all the time and wipe it off, figured if i do this with other lubes you get the same affects and other lubes last longer. Not worth all the hype just use your current lube squirt and wipe it with a rag every couple of rides does the same. Yes i read all the reviews with tips of applying but man all i want to do is lube it.... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
two dog
a Weekend Warrior
from ventura, ca
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | cleans as it lubes, very smooth shifts | | Weaknesses: | seems like I have to lube chain more often than with other products | | Similar Products Used: | t-9, motul, wd-40, white lightning | | Bike Setup: | clean chain | | Bottom Line: | this stuff just works. Keeps chain very clean and gunk that does stay on washes off very easy. No more need for expensive and stinky degreasers. Cleans up nice with simple green. Shifts are super smooth. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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mike mclaughlin
a
from philadelphia, pa, usa
Date Reviewed: September 21, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | given as part of hurricane staats race team | | Strengths: | very easy to apply, works well and does not leave film in chain or on freewheel | | Similar Products Used: | white lightning | | Bike Setup: | 2005 staats aluminum,answer carbon fiber forks, answer carbon fiber bars, shimano bottom bracket, tyme clip pedals, maxxis holy rollers, tnt hubs, sun ringle rims | | Bottom Line: | this is a very useful product and I would recomend it and in fact have given a few of our samples to other racers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Janet M
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, Georgia
Date Reviewed: September 20, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Silver Comet | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop | | Strengths: | Great lube for all conditions. | | Weaknesses: | Couldn't find any weaknesses. | | Similar Products Used: | Rock & Roll | | Bike Setup: | Trek | | Bottom Line: | I've been using Prolink Chain Lube for quite a while now and wouldn't consider using anything else. I had questions about using the lube and called the 800 number and found the folks at ProGold most helpful. Prolink provides a smooth ride and lasts longer than other products that I have used. It's not messy to use and does not get tacky on the chain. The Prolink luber is great to have too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Brian Fanning
a
from Wenonah, NJ, US
Date Reviewed: September 20, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Wenonah Woods & Gloucester County College Trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Cleans as well as lubricates. | | Bottom Line: | ProGold-ProLink chain lube gets the whole job done thoroughly and quickly. I can efficiently clean and lube both my sons' bike chains between motos at BMX racing events. I can also use this product in the woods while trail riding with the kids. Our son, Ian Placed 7th in Rookie class in the 2003 NBL Grande Nationals and ProLink was his chain lube.
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Submitted by
Amanda
a Racer
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: September 20, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Bottom Line: | I've been racing for 2 years now and since Prolink chain lube was introduced to me I have been using it ever since. I think it's one of the best chain lubes out there! It keeps all the dirt off my chain and performs well no matter what the circumstances are. I always use Prolink and dont even bother with other products because they cant compare to Prolink. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Bill
a Racer
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$4.00 | | Purchased At: | Various places | | Strengths: | Stays on the chain | | Weaknesses: | In seriously muddy conditions it will come off. | | Similar Products Used: | Tri-Flo | | Bike Setup: | Road and mountain bikes. | | Bottom Line: | Works as advertised and better than most. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Stevo
a Racer
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Clean & Easy to use | | Weaknesses: | ..........a can't think of any | | Similar Products Used: | Dremoyne Tech, Rock n' Roll, Motorex, Finish Line | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale CAAD8, Campagnolo Record, Zero Gravity Brakes & Power Cordz | | Bottom Line: | My chain is now the cleanest and best running ever in my 12 years of enthusiastic cycling. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Angelina Stella
a Racer
from Albrightsville, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | I feel that Progold/Prolink Chain Lube is the best lubricant for my bicycle needs that I have ever used. The lube keeps my chain greased and repells the dirt as if to guard it from unwanted residue that could slow my performance down. I have used similar products such as WD-40, but that doesn't even compare to the quality and individuality that is provided by Progold. I have recommended this product to many fellow racers and even friends of mine that ride street or trails and they always beg me to get them more and inform me that they don't know how their bicycles have performed without this product! I would strongly suggest that anyone who rides or just owns a bicycle and would like to keep it in the best condition possible to buy this product and keep it around for a lifetime. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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patrick stells
a Racer
from Albrightsville, pa USA
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | I had to write to tell you how Pro-Link Chain Lube has performed for our teams! At the NBL Grand Nationals in September '02, we were introduced to this product thru a free bike cleaning and lube. Since then, it is the ONLY lubrication that we use. Pro-Link Chain Lube has made our BMX Racing a much more pleasant experience. For those in the Northeast, it has been several years of wet and muddy racing. I can't count the number of races that have been affected by Mother Nature. This product has been a life saver! The chain lube sheds water and dirt like no other. When the rest of the bike is covered in mud, the chain and drive gears are not. I've been involved with this sport since 1987, and have NEVER seen anything like it. I only wish I had discovered it sooner! We have 60 riders on our team, and they ALL love it. I tell everyone about Pro-Link Chain Lube and when someone outside our team asks if I have any lube they can use, boy, do they get an earful! I highly recommend this product to anyone that rides bikes. It is also the Official lube of the National Bicycle League. BMX Racing will be in the 2008 Olympics, and Pro-Link Chain Lube will be there helping to win the GOLD. Sincerely,
Pat Stella
Team Manager
Pedal Militia (2000-2003)
Hurricane/Staats (2003-2005)
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Glen
a Racer
from Pottstown, PA
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Very good product, Doesn't turn chain black like others, Keeps chains lasting longer, Good water repeller, Very good for brake cables | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Used just about all | | Bike Setup: | BMX Race Bike | | Bottom Line: | Overall great product, Would suggest it to anyone | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Brad Olszowy
a Weekend Warrior
from Panama City,FL,USA
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Cleans and Lubes at the same time! Cleaning your bike is a drag.Prolink makes it easy. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Finish Line, Rock and Roll | | Bike Setup: | Dura-Ace Road Bike, Trek MTB | | Bottom Line: | I haved used alot of different lubes. I am the guy that always forgets my lube and has to borrow some at the ride.A guy gave me some Prolink and I do not have to worry about forgetting my lube anymore. Prolink last along time. If I forget, I can wait until I get back home. After I ride I lube my drivetrain and wipe it down and I am ready for the next ride. GOOD STUFF for a lazy rider like myself. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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travis
a Racer
from winterville, NC
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | snowshoe | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | clean, long lasting, smooth, doesent leave a mess on my chain | | Weaknesses: | the cap | | Similar Products Used: | finishline | | Bike Setup: | XTR | | Bottom Line: | it lubes the chain well without leaving gunk on the chain. i use it on my road and mountain bike and it works well on both. i have been using prolink for a long time and i plan to keep using it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Jim Duncan
a Cross Country Rider
from Weott, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Keeps drivetrain maintenance at a minimum. The chain last way longer than any other lube I've tried. | | Weaknesses: | Could use a better drip applicator bottle with a more consistent drip. | | Similar Products Used: | white Lightening, Tri-Flow, T-9 Boeshield, Pedro's Synlube | | Bottom Line: | This lube keeps my chain clean and lets me ride my bike instead of cleaning it all the time. Great Product!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Ben Carter
a Racer
from Marietta
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Bear Creek | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | Roswell Bikes | | Strengths: | Long lasting and it flows out of the bottle well. | | Weaknesses: | Gets chain just a little dirty, but worth it. It's the cleanest 'longest lasting'lube I have ever used. | | Similar Products Used: | Extreme Purple | | Bike Setup: | XT/XTR MTB and Dura Ace Road bike | | Bottom Line: | This lube is great for long lasting effects. Many lubes come off in bad conditions and/or really make a mess of your chain. I will only use Pro link on my Road and MTB bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Russ
a Racer
from Pitts, PA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet Shop | | Strengths: | Clean and Smooth, prevents clumping | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stump Jumper/Litespeed Palmeras | | Bottom Line: | Keep my chain shifting smooth, hense my bike rolling FAST! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Tyler
a Racer
from Palos Park, Il
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | Roswell Bikes | | Strengths: | Great product for every condition, I mainly race mountain bikes and this is the lube to have. It worked well at Bump & Grind going from dry to wet to dry conditions as well a Sea Otter where it was dry and dusty. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros | | Bike Setup: | Litespeed Tanasi XTR disc - Litespeed Siena durace | | Bottom Line: | This is a great product for any condition and/or type of cycling.... I've used this product ever since it was recomended to me when I started cycling 5 years ago and the bottom line is it works. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris
a Racer
from TN
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Doesn't gunk up your chain and works really well in all conditions. Doesn't just fly off and get all over your wheels and chainstays like some lubes do even after you have wipped off the excess. | | Weaknesses: | Can't think of any... | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano chain lube, Pedros Road Rage, Pedros Ice Wax, Finish Line XC lube. | | Bike Setup: | Short travel, lightweight, XC race machine... | | Bottom Line: | Great product, one of the best lubes for all riding conditions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris
a Racer
from North Carolina, USA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | clean, long lasting. doesn't collect trail or road grime. removes previous lube residue. can be used for far more than chains...basically any moving part on the bike. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | white lightning, pedros, finish line | | Bike Setup: | giant nrs air | | Bottom Line: | This is by far the best chain lube on the market. Very easy to apply, and continues to work over time. Reduces friction like no other lubricant. Cleans and lubricates. Long lasting. Nothing compares. Buy some, you won't be disappointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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carlo rossi
a Racer
from la jola, ca
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Strengths: | keeps drivetrain smooth and clean. works it's way into the links and stays there. | | Weaknesses: | splatters a bit when applied...make sure to keep it away from your rims | | Similar Products Used: | pedros syn lube, white lightning | | Bike Setup: | yeti asr, Litespeed Siena | | Bottom Line: | best chain lube i've used in 20years of riding bikes | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Joel Price
a Racer
from Boulder, Colorado, USA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Georgia-Kenosha Pass | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Shop | | Strengths: | Best all-around lube on the market. Keeps drivetrain clean and prevents wear better than the rest. | | Weaknesses: | NONE! | | Similar Products Used: | Krytech, White Lightning, Pedros, Finish Line, Tri-Flow | | Bike Setup: | Road - Giant, TCR Composite
Mtn - Litespeed, Pisgah | | Bottom Line: | It's all good. No reason to bother will the other options....keep it simple. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Michael Reding
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM, USA
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Foothills | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | on-line | | Strengths: | Best lube I have seen. I bought a gallon based on the reviews I saw here. Cleaned the packing gunk off a Shimano CN-7701 and dipped it twice. That coating lasted for 3 months before it the chain started to chirp. It was still clean and just needed to be dusted before an additional application. | | Weaknesses: | None, that I have seen, except for limited distribution channels. | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning(s), Pedros, TriFlow,Boeshield, Finish Line Dry, etc. | | Bike Setup: | Stock Specialized Epic | | Bottom Line: | Products like this are the reason I read MTB Review. I had never heard of it before reading so many stellar reviews. Wonderful stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Springfield, Ohio, USA
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | John Bryan | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Prolongs life of chain/drivetrain, you can go a while between applications. | | Weaknesses: | Messy to apply, a bit tedious to apply as well. | | Bottom Line: | I've used this product for the past few years, lubing usually when I notice decreased shifting performance -- probably not often enough! I've had the same chain for at a year and a half, maybe more, and there's no measurable chain stretch. A bit pricey, but worth it.
I tend to ride dry, slightly dusty trails, and it doesn't attract a whole lot of dirt. Riding on road in the rain, it also appears to hold up well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Xzen
a Cross Country Rider
from Calafornia
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt. Tam | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Peformance | | Strengths: | Easy on
keeps chain quite, clean and shifting nicely
does not pick up a lot of dust
keeps chain rings and cogs nice n shinny
| | Weaknesses: | when I put it on the smell triggers my allergy's, but fades quickly. $7 a bottle is a little steep | | Similar Products Used: | WD-40, Ice wax | | Bike Setup: | giant XTC 2 (stock for now) | | Bottom Line: | finally got a nice bike and wanted to treat it well so I picked this up and it is the best. I can go out for hours and not worry about chain stuck or bad shifting. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Siberia Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | VEry good lubricity; Very low attraction of dirt; Very long lasting; Very good "cleaning effect" when applying lube; does not "need to dry" like White Lightning, so you can apply it on trail if you need to; resistant to moisture | | Weaknesses: | None. This is the best lube I've tried | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning(s), Pedros Ice Wax, TriFlow, Rock-n-Roll (all three), Boeshield, Finish Line Dry | | Bottom Line: | Pro-Link Gold is the best lube I've used. It goes on easily, lasts a very long time on the chain and attracts very little dust/grit. It is so good that it's noticeable when you clean a chain and convert over to Pro-Link...the bike shifts better and stays lubed much better than with other products on the chain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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ben oksanen
a Cross Country Rider
from west hartford, ct
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$9.00 | | Strengths: | Chain clean as can be | | Bottom Line: | As always, a wet spring in the Northeast. Use before and after (avoid spot rust) rides, and chain smooth and bright. Never gunks up, especially w/ a little brushing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Steve Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne Australia
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Hell Ride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | AUD $18 | | Strengths: | Totally clean chain 24-7. Smoothest Sweetest Pedal Stroke ever. | | Weaknesses: | Zero! But you will need to have some rags so soak up the crap that comes out of your chain after a ProLink Treatment transforms your chain into a Shining Knight. | | Similar Products Used: | Krytech, White Lightning, Pedros, Finish Line | | Bike Setup: | Litespeed "Owl Hollow" with XTR and Trek 5500 Road bike with Campagnolo Record | | Bottom Line: | I can't believe that ProLink answers all my requirements, smooth pedal stroke, durable, easy to clean and keep clean. There are so many best points to this lube I can't single out one in particular. The fact is that in all aspects of using this product it was outstanding.
As a keen cyclist, there is nothing better than getting into the zone and that fluid almost frictionless sensation of pedalling with ProLink is unbelievable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Neenah
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Progold-mfr.com/ | | Strengths: | Your components will last a very long time | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | I've tried them all | | Bike Setup: | Same drivetrain since 1997 | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that my drivetrain's life has gone waaaayyy beyond my expectations. If you use it all the time (and I mean ALL the time) you will have excellent results. If you mess around with other lubes and then slap on a fresh coat of wet Prolink over the top, yea you will have a mess. Do you know why? This stuff repels everything that it's applied to...including any lube you've applied before and also the grit and grime you've picked up along the way. Trust the 5-chili reviews, the others don't know how to correctly use Prolink. Thanks again Doug!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Dillsburg, PA
Date Reviewed: February 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | This is a very clean lube- won't make your chain black like Triflow and Finish Line. Doesn't wash off in water and won't collect dirt. | | Weaknesses: | NONE! | | Similar Products Used: | Triflow and Finish Line | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Trek Fuel 90 with IRC Mythos XC 2.1 kevlar tires and Kool Stop MTB (salmon and black) brake pads. | | Bottom Line: | Whether you ride in dry or wet conditions this is a fantastic lube! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Travis Richards
a Cross Country Rider
from Ca
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Runs clean, quiets drive train,lasts longer then finishline | | Weaknesses: | Won't last as long in foul wet weather. | | Similar Products Used: | finishline- ok . white lightning- crap, breakfree- not a good chain oil but better then a dry chain. | | Bike Setup: | Stumpjumper fsr | | Bottom Line: | Works great after degreasing the chain with brake cleaner and air drying before using it. Works very well in most conditions. I switch over to Moterex motorcycle chain lube for foul weather use.
Moterex works topdog but is messy. I'll take whatever works at the time. As for the smell? Hey its freaking oil not perfume! Well unless you're sleeping with your bike:) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Jeyte
a Weekend Warrior
from Thousand Oaks, CA
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Sycamore Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Strengths: | Nice chain clean, easy to wipe dust off of.
Smooth shifting. No wax buildup.
I removed the chain and clean it with simple green before using this product. | | Weaknesses: | Strong bad metallic smell.
Doesn't last long ~two medium rides.
Lack of good directions on the bottle on the best way to apply it. | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale SuperV 1000FR | | Bottom Line: | Other then the smell I like it better then White Lightning.
However, I am still looking for something that lasts longer and keeps the chain clean.
At its price and the frequency that it needs to be re-applied it is expensive.
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LK Foster
a Cross Country Rider
from Surprise, AZ
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Pretty decent lube without attracting dirt. Lasts at least 2-3 rides on average. Cleans up pretty easily.
I first started using it in dry desert conditions, but found that it lasts pretty well in wet conditions. And to answer the previous poster, it even works well in in sh*te Irish conditions (i.e. riding in the snow over Three Rock in the Wicklows). | | Weaknesses: | None really | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros Ice Wax | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Giant XtC Team | | Bottom Line: | The only chain lube that I use for any condition. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Simon O'Connel
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles Ca USA
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Red Box | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | Cleans like gasoline | | Weaknesses: | VERY DIRTY and EXPENSIVE | | Similar Products Used: | Tri Flow, Pedros Sin Lube, and WD40 | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Enduro Pro and Holland Ti Road. | | Bottom Line: | Don't recomend it, but maybe it would work better back home in Ireland in the damp muddy conditions | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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joethe rider
a Cross Country Rider
from usa
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | the ones that go up | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | online, but its getting easy to find everywhere else now | | Strengths: | Goes on easy doesnt build up, cleans the chain OK, lasts pretty long if the chain is conditioned,and not contaminated by other lubes(follow the directions and you will be ok) | | Weaknesses: | washes off with water crossings, and lots of mud, so thin you will overlube the first few times and waste some,it doesnt smell too great(what lube does?)i wish it were free, but its not | | Similar Products Used: | pedros icewax krytech finishline xc, spit and jiz | | Bike Setup: | yes | | Bottom Line: | The best lube i have used yet,(except for Jergins on the odd nights) I will continue to use it untill something better comes out, to me the benefits outweigh the negitives so give it a try, its good stuff...P.S. use a wipperman chain they compliment each other perfectly | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Elizabeth Voorhies
a Racer
from Lawrenceville, GA USA
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | bmx race | | Strengths: | it doesnt come off on your pants like all the other lubes. | | Weaknesses: | i dont think there is one.... | | Similar Products Used: | nothing is like pro link chain lube | | Bike Setup: | standard 125r-20inch...and clayborn expert cruiser...yea yea i am a BMX RACER! with KOVACHI WHEELS! | | Bottom Line: | go get some pro link chain lube. they have an awsome team *hint* im on it...they are the best guys and nicest to talk to. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pale Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from Mount Holly, New Jersey
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Fair Hill, Maryland | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Line of Newark, Deleware | | Strengths: | Very light oil, stays clean without getting gummy with that black oil / sooty crap...when you reapply it it really does clean the chain! Attracts NO dirt. 1 bottle lasts a long time. Quiet, crisp shifting. Good for road or mountain. | | Weaknesses: | Not available at EVERY bike shop. | | Similar Products Used: | Finish line Kry-Tech (crap), Schwinn LPD-9, Pedro's Ice Wax, Coda Mountain dry lube, White Lightning. I work at a bike shop, and this stuff rocks! | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Cannondale Jekyll 3000 w/ Lefty, all XTR. | | Bottom Line: | This stuff is the SHIZ-NITTY-NIT! Buy a bottle, degrease your chain, and give it a try. What do you have to lose? Six dollars? If you don't like it, mail it to me.
Ride on.....
The pale Rider | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
smokey strodtman
a Cross Country Rider
from gilliam, MO USA
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | landahl, rock bridge state park, landahl trail | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar.com | | Strengths: | self-cleaning, great shifting, doesn't attract dirt, lasts a long time. also the best cable lube i have ever found, use it on my motorcycle cables, too. | | Weaknesses: | none. | | Similar Products Used: | white lightning, pedro's ice wax, others i don't remember right now. | | Bike Setup: | two bikes; MTB- fisher marlin with SRAM 9.0 9spd drivetrain and chain. cyclocross (used for light trail riding and road riding) shimano 8spd drivetrain with SRAM chain | | Bottom Line: | this is a great lubricant, but you must follow directions when using it. if you don't wipe off the excess before riding, it will attract dirt and not work nearly as well. i just got a new bottle (my original 3 bottles lasted over 2 years with 2 bikes!) and was pleased to find they have modified the bottle tip so it doesn't waste so much lube. i no longer need to use the pen luber on my chain. prolink seems to work everywhere; dust, mud, sand, wet, dry.
for once, i agree with bicycling magazine; this lube deserves 5 stars! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Martin
a
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Mountain Equipment Co-op | | Strengths: | Cleans Chain, grease doesn't get all over you when you rub you leg up against your bike, doesn't attract much dirt, doesn't wear off in rain, overall good lube. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any | | Similar Products Used: | Dozens, Phil's technicial oil, Pedros etc. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great lube. Hard to come by but if you find it pick some up and try it! I've been looking for some for a while and then found some at the Toronto MEC store for just $7 CAN. I apply it every time after I finish cleaning my chain, which is normally after every hard ride. It keeps my bike humming, me clean, and all my components fresh and wearing to a minimum. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a Weekend Warrior
from Little Rock, AR
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | progold website | | Strengths: | best low friction, quiet drivetrain, luber tool is helpful, renders wax based lubes totally obsolete | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | all | | Bike Setup: | trek vrx 300, softride roadwing roadbike | | Bottom Line: | You have to understand what a solvent is. This stuff is great, the best is to first remove and clean the chain with something like white lightning cleaner, (a very volatile solvent). Then lube the chain in a plastic bag, and let it sit overnight, and if your really anal about your chain with it freshly lubed heat it up in the oven to about 300 degrees for 30-45 minutes, it expands the metal and allows for better penetration of the lube. Then clean the chain with a non-solvent degreaser like simple green. Now you have a super lubed, low friction, dry chain. Now remember, if you clean the chain with a solvent type degreaser it strips all the lube off, so use simple green or else you have to re-lube. The best citrus degreaser I have found is shimano sludge off, it has a minimal solvent effect but awesome easy cleaning, but beware it kills grass. Therefore use simple green for a mildly dirty drivetrain, as it will not remove any of the lube, however if more severe cleaning is needed, try the sludge off. I have had zero chain/drivetrain wear in over a thousand miles with this strategy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pat smith
a Cross Country Rider
from albany ny
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | mail order | | Strengths: | very slick | | Weaknesses: | draws dirt | | Similar Products Used: | finish line dry,raceday boesheild | | Bike Setup: | specialized stumpjumper | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking for clean this is not it . If you are looking for incredible friction reduction i.e. speed , this is the one. It doesn't approach the cleanliness of White lightning, but is it quick. It also does not last more than an hour for me and I do know how to read directions | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chains
a Cross Country Rider
from Grand Rapids, MI USA
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Mfg website and LBS | | Strengths: | Clean and Works in all conditions!!! Michigan springs and winters can trash a drive train. Last longer than other lubes. "I like being able to eat off my chain" | | Weaknesses: | Zilch | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros, White Lightning, Redline, Tri-Flow, Boeshield T-9. All atract grime in comparison | | Bike Setup: | XT | | Bottom Line: | All else fails in comparison, in all catergories. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Northeastern Roadie
a Racer
from Greater Boston
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | hills, flats | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$21.00 | | Purchased At: | manufacturer's site | | Strengths: | seems to cover roller pretty good, works pretty good on cables, etc. | | Weaknesses: | collects tons of dirt
smells on the road
pain to apply
I've maintained my bike meticulously for years but never spent this much time cleaning and lubing the chain. Buy it, if that's what you like to do. ;) | | Similar Products Used: | all of them, WL Raceday is still the lube of choice. I'm yet to try Rock N' Roll Gold | | Bike Setup: | 1997 LeMond Aple D'Huez, Campy Mirage/Veloce mix, Mavic wheels, Michelin Axial Pros, Selle Italia Flite Ti | | Bottom Line: | Did not live up to my expectations. I started spending more time time cleaning the chain then using it. Seems to collect dirt. After carefully following all the instructions on the bottle, it was applied to a completely clean, sparkling chain, excess was wiped off right after the initial application, and again, after about 10 hours. After a 45-mile ride on smooth, clean roads, the chain turned from silver to black with tons of dust on the cassette cogs! And that metallic smell!!! Didn't quite work for me.
I give it 3 chilis for working on other parts of the bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | The best chain lube/treatment I've ever used. One bottel will last a long time. | | Similar Products Used: | White Lighting. Pedros dry lude | | Bike Setup: | Trek 5900 OCLV & Cannondale F3000sl | | Bottom Line: | Finely a chain lube that I'm happy with. Keeps chain & rings pretty clear of the common junk build-up from other lubes. Last a long time before a need to reapply. Never here a chain pin & roller squeak even though the chain is dry. I use this stuff on both my road & MTB w/great results. It's the most unique product of its kind on the market at this time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alan
a
from spokane
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | clean running | | Weaknesses: | ? | | Similar Products Used: | wl, rock 'n' roll, triflow, boelube, pedros (the worst!), dumondi(sic?) | | Bottom Line: | the best lube i have yet tried, and i've been through a lot of them. i use it on both my road and mt bike. i like the fact that it is difficult to put too much on...a problem with a lot of other lubes. if my chain gets dirt build-up, i spray and wipe it with White Lightening degreaser (excellent stuff), then blow it dry with canned air. you can then get a fresh start with a new application of Plolink. let the lube sit overnight if you can, then wipe it down. this will minimize splatter and build-up. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Frazier
a Cross Country Rider
from Alpine, UT
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Gooseberry Mesa | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | lbs & direct | | Strengths: | doesn't attract dirt
lasts a long time
seems to lube effectively | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning, many others | | Bottom Line: | This is far and away the best lube I've tried. Chain stays absolutely clean. Lasts at least a month with regular riding. I've seen little chain wear, so it must be working. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Blacksburg, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | cow trails, road climbs | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | performancebike.com | | Strengths: | works great, stays very clean, don't have to relube very often | | Weaknesses: | none so far! | | Similar Products Used: | BoeShield T-9, WD-40 | | Bike Setup: | old Mongoose Switchback 7spd ATB, 2000 Univega Modo Vincere road bike | | Bottom Line: | This stuff is *magic*! I liked Boeshield just fine, but tried this stuff on a motorcycle-rider's recommendation. Sure enough, the chain stays much cleaner (see application note below) and I only have to relube once in a blue moon. I haven't tried this stuff in wet weather but once, but so far it works great on-road and off-road. I'm also all for the simple no-flash packaging and advertising.. it keeps the stuff cheap. :) Side note: if you like this stuff, try their EPX Cycle Grease, too... very good thick grease for bearings and whatnot... it seems to be just as magical as this stuff.
Application note: I think the people who complain about it attracting dirt or not working well are probably applying it incorrectly. The bottle says you don't have to clean the chain, and they're right, but it'll stay cleaner longer if you start with a nice clean chain. So: dribble the stuff on the chain rollers, wipe off the excess (after all, you only want the lube inside the rollers), and then backpedal the chain round and round. The solvent in this stuff takes a long time to completely dry, so keep wiping off the excess until it's all gone, holding a rag around the chain and pedaling. The chain should feel almost perfectly dry when you're done. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larry
a Weekend Warrior
from Streamwood,Il USA
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | All of them | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Spin Doctor Cyclewerks | | Strengths: | Clean,Good Lubrication,Quiet and Stays on well. | | Weaknesses: | Large applicator wastes alot. | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning and Race Day | | Bike Setup: | Trek 1000 with Ultegra upgrades.Mavic Open Pro rims.Flite Gel saddle. | | Bottom Line: | This is by far the best lube I have ever used.I rode MTB for along time with White Lightning and White Lightning Raceday.Used it on rode bike also but wasn't happy with constant need to relube.I stripped drivetrain and applied Prolink as directions said.After 1 month the rest of the White Lightning finally shed leaving chain nice and clean.Quiet and smooth shifting is holding up without constant relubes every ride.Just wipe chain after ride and thats all there is to maintainence. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick Hutchison
a Weekend Warrior
from North Van
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | North Shore | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | Mountain Equipment Co-op | | Strengths: | Works exactly as advertised. I've been using the product for
over a year now and can't believe how little wear there is on my drivetrains. If you have ever ridden here in the type of weather we get (especially in the winter) you know the importance of a good lube. | | Weaknesses: | Applicator dispenses too much product. | | Similar Products Used: | Boeshield (2nd best), Pedro's (okay), White Lightning (crap), plus a plethora of others. | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Tazmon mostly XTR and RaceFace, Hillside hardtail
mostly XT and Syncros, Rocky Mountain Blizzard mostly XT and
Syncros. | | Bottom Line: | The best lube I've ever used in 10 years of mountain biking in the foulest environment in which to test any product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike S
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anything dirty | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Seems to lube the chain pretty well
Stays on longer than other lubes
| | Weaknesses: | So far, hasn't lived up to the promise of keeping the chain clean | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros Extra Dry, White Lighting, TriFlo, Finish Line Dry, Finish Line Wet | | Bottom Line: | I've been using this product for about 2 weeks and these are my initial impressions. I applied Prolink to a cleaned and degreased chain as the instructions said. The conditions have been dusty around here, and this lube seems to just attract the dust. After the chain got dirty, I tried re-applying the lube and wiping off the excess, thinking that the lube would clean the chain as advertized. Didn't happen, so I degreased and relubed, only to have it get dirty again within a few miles next time I went out.
OK, in spite of the dirt, my impression is that this is good product, and I'll keep using it because it seems to lube the chain pretty well. It also stays on longer than Pedros or White Lightning, and doesn't leave a waxy build up. Since I'm used to degreasing my drivetrain once a week anyway, I can live with the dirtyness.
I'm giving this only 4 Chilis because it didn't work for me as advertized, but I still recommend trying it. Maybe it would work better as a wet lube. If it ever rains here, I'll find out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Woods
a Weekend Warrior
from Shreveport, LA USA
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bodcau or Lincoln Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar | | Strengths: | Seems to work as advertised | | Weaknesses: | Applicator - but tip on what to use follows | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning, Finish line stuff | | Bike Setup: | Doesn't matter for this | | Bottom Line: | I have no idea about long term use, but for the short time I've used it I have been very impressed. Product does what it says and does it better than other products with BS claims. GET IT.
I just happened to have a White Lightning precision lube applicator kit lying around. The kit fits the Prolink bottle PERFECTLY. This is great for pinpoint lubing with Prolink. So buy the WL kit, and get Prolink to use it with.
Cheaper than buying the Prolink luber - and you get two different gauge needles.
Throwing five flaming turds in the fire. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Racer
from Appleton
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | progold direct | | Strengths: | Cleans, protects and best of all does NOT attract dirt and sand. | | Weaknesses: | Need help in the marketing department. Don't understand the low budget packaging. This surely could hurt off the shelf sales. Without testimonials or shop support an uninformed rider would choose the sexier bottle next to it. | | Similar Products Used: | All the popular lubes (have a whole bin full of them) Sponsored at one time by White Lightning | | Bike Setup: | Fisher Cronus True Temper OXIII steel. All top end components. | | Bottom Line: | Read the reviews here searching for the ultimate lube. I was completely frustrated by my gritty drivetrain over the last 8 years. I'm a maintenance nut and this bothered me, especially with a few $50 chainrings and a titanium cassette on my current bike. Went to every shop I could find and no Wisconsin shops sell this product. Talked to Doug at Progold and he was very helpful and specific on how to apply this lube. Stripped my chain clean and it's now phenominal! I ride in sandy, gritty terrain and clay-based muck. This product sheds it completely. Can't say enough so I won't go on...buy some and let it build up on the chain internals so it can do the same for you! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mattman
a
from South Salem, NY
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Eager Beaver | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct from Mfr. | | Strengths: | Lubes
Clean
Stays On
Performs in hot and cold, dry and wet
Does what it says it'll do | | Weaknesses: | Seemed to spatter a bit when used with the road bike ... maybe it's not happy without dirt (?) | | Similar Products Used: | WD-40, Tri-Flow, Boeshield, White Lightning, Pedro's Ice Wax, you name it | | Bike Setup: | XTR ders, XTR/Sachs chains, XTR/Race Face rings | | Bottom Line: | What a pleasure when a product performs as advertised. This stuff keeps the drive train lubed and quiet, and clean too ... doesn't get all mucky like those waxes. Whether hot or cold too - I've ridden in temps from the single digits into the 90's and it's done great. Very little wear on the drive train too.
Funny thing about the road bike, though. After using it on the roadie it was spattered all over the chainstays and stuff. I don't have to worry about dirt with that bike, so went back to wax (Pedro's) for that ride.
Anyway, it's great in the dirt, and since this is MTBR, five flamers, man! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bleeder
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Eatin' Bush | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | From the Manufacturer | | Strengths: | (+) Does EXACTLY what it's supposed to do!
(+) Prolube CLEANS the dirt from your chain, not attract it!
(+) Reasonably inexpensive IF used as directed.
(+) It's a metal lubricant that LASTS!
(+) It's not a stupid cog-clogging wax.
(+) It WILL prolong your chain and cog life. | | Weaknesses: | (-) It has a watery consistancy.
(-) If used unwisely, it will run out quickly...read the damn directions! | | Similar Products Used: | Olive oil, WD-40, Lube 1, Spit, White-Lightening, TriFlow. | | Bottom Line: | There is NO QUESTION that after I completely cleaned my PC-99 chain as the directions said to, then applied the Prolube as directed, my drivetrain now remains clean and lubed throughout! What's more, the lube STAYS ON for an extended period, even in the wet! Can't beat that. It's #1 on my list! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Manufacturer Direct | | Strengths: | Cleans, lasts a long time, doesn't attract dirt | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning | | Bike Setup: | XT front and rear | | Bottom Line: | Works great and doesn't need to be reapplied every ride. Doesn't attract dust or buildup or the drivetrain, highly recommended. The guy below that said it attracted dirt must have been using a new chain that was full of grease, I cleaned mine when I got the bike and it has stayed pretty clean ever since, I just hose it off after every ride and re-lube every 3 - 5 rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley, CA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | www.performancebike.com | | Strengths: | works really well, doesn't gum up, inexpensive, even works on wet roads | | Weaknesses: | applicator thingy | | Similar Products Used: | Castrol (Trek) wet conditions lube, TriFlow | | Bike Setup: | SRAM PC-99 chain, '99 LX crankset and derailleur, XT cassette, Carmichael sealed bearing derailleur pulleys | | Bottom Line: | I made a huge mistake when I bought my bike about a year ago and went with flexible, fast-wearing 6061 aluminum LX chainrings. I noticed wear in the first three months I had the bike. Right about that time I switched to the PC-99 chain, and also changed over to the ProLink lube after a friend recommended it. Maybe it's me, maybe it's the chain, but maybe the lube is a big part of the reason why, a year later, I'm on the same 'rings, no major wear.
I also love the fact that cleaning the chain is as simple as wiping off the black stuff, applying the new lube and spinng the chain a few times, then wiping off the excess. Beauty.
Unfortunately, I got a bottle with a really wussy flip-top cap, so application is more than a little tedious; I know I lose lube onto the chainstay and I can see it in the towel I put underneath. Overall, the stuff rules. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Baahb
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, Wa. USA
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Woodrat | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Everything everyone below has said | | Weaknesses: | It's not free. Not many places carry it | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightning, Triflow | | Bike Setup: | '98 XT drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | I was fairly happy with white lightning during the summer, but it doesn't work when the temperature drops. I figured I'd try this as an alternative to going with triflow in the winter. Now I'll never go back to WL or anything else any time of year. Much quieter, cleaner and smoother/more efficient feeling than anything I've tried. Time will tell if it cuts down on drivetrain wear. I'm hoping it does. It doesn't seem to need to be refreshed very often either. I'm convinced this is the best chain lube out there. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
StealthRider
a Cross Country Rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: November 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$24.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct from mfg | | Strengths: | Works extremely well, penetrating, non-greasy, environmentally friendly, does not attract dirt, no gunky build up, self-cleaning, reasonably priced | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Boeshield T-9, WD-40, assorted other lubricants | | Bike Setup: | Litespeed Tanasi with full XTR | | Bottom Line: | This is an outstanding lubricant. I used to like Boeshield T-9, which also worked well, but T-9 needs over a day to dry out, stinks to high hell, and does attract somewhat more dirt. In contrast, Prolink has little odor, allows you to ride immediately (you're supposed to -- it cleans the chain during the process)and doesn't seem to attract any noticeable dirt at all. After a few applications and rides -- wiping down after each ride -- your chain becomes very clean and your drivetrain shifts beautifully. This stuff is supposed to seriously reduce wear on your drivetrain -- no small consideration when your drivetrain costs XTR mega-bucks. The price is pretty reasonable when you consider that for 24 dollars you get 3 six ounce bottles and a syringe of the stuff (useful for lubricating cables for even better shifting).
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Submitted by
Rod Angler
a Weekend Warrior
from planet of New Orleans
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | HOO-puh | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | directly from ProLink | | Strengths: | * Works through 2 to 3 rides or more.
* Is fairly dry once solvents flash off and you wipe down the chain.
* Doesn't seem to attract as much dirt as most lubes.
* Doesn't smell nearly as bad as some make it out to (smell Break Free and then let's talk 'bout stank, my bruh-thuh).
* Seems to contain a solvent that washes dirt out on reapplication, but flashes off/dries reasonably quickly.
* Seems to contain a dry film metal friction reducer that bonds with metallic surfaces after a couple applications and rides... which means it is dry and not "oily", as oils tend to cause dirt to stick to chain/pulleys.
| | Weaknesses: | * Doesn't last 10 rides, but nothing else does best we can tell.
* It isn't as cheap as WD-40 (WD-40 being one of the worst lubes foisted on the unsuspecting American pubic (sic) at large... all marketing and no substance....it be gummy $hit, brah.) | | Similar Products Used: | TriFlow, BreakFree, Pedros Ice Whacks/sludge, White Lightning/sludge. | | Bike Setup: | It has a chain, to keep things relevant. | | Bottom Line: | My drive train has never run smoother.
All the paraffin (wax) based stuff (Pedro's, White Lightning) seems to work well at first, but then you notice the sludge buildup on derailleur pulleys and on chain... wax + dirt = sludgey grinding compound. (I noticed same thing with folding pocket knives...wax was great at first...then it attracted lots of pocket lint and grime and made the pivots crunchy feeling/sounding like they had grains of fine sand in them. I can't think of anything to use my $hitty waxy Pedro/WL stuff on now...might hit the trash. I mean, if waxy lubes were so good, don't you think the automotive and industrial markets would use them by now? Seriously. Wish I'd thought of that and not listened to the "hype" surrounding the wax $hit.)
ProLink seems to keep my drive train humming for 2 to 3 rides minimum. Reapplication is easy and quick and you can be frugal with the little needle applicator... a small drop on every link.
Not enough wet riding yet to comment, just one sloppy ride and it did fine.
Seems to contain a solvent...let's assume it does for now. Solvent works like a cleaner when you reapply. The solvent tends to wash dirt out of chain so you can wipe it off. It also makes converting from another lube relatively easy, as you don't have to hose chain down with solvent/degreaser or take it off and soak in bucket of cleaner...just apply ProLink before 2 or 3 rides and wipe down after ride. It removes old dirt, old oils/waxes, which is a no muss, no fuss conversion. You gotta be patient, that's all. 2 or 3 rides with Prolink after each (from my friend's experience on a not-so-clean chain). You need the mechanical chain work/friction of riding to get the metal friction reducers to bind (cling is better word) with the metal surfaces, but don't worry, it works on first application fine enough (I started with a new chain).
I'm not sure I care to experiment with other products now. This stuff works as advertised. It isn't magic but it does seem to be very well and meets my needs better than other stuff I wasted money on. Using it on my collection of tactical folding knives now too.
Only other product that has my interest now is from Rock N Roll lubes, but I'm skeptical it can be appreciably better if at all. Plus Rock N Roll digs retro style in lieu of technical substance on web or in their printed literature, which makes me think they don't have any technology to discuss... just marketing hype.
Si, senior ... Five spontaneously combusting Chihuahua burritos, for sure.
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Submitted by
Charlie
a Cross Country Rider
from HellCity AZ
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Strengths: | Lubes very well, doesn't collect too much dust, last for about 8 or 9 hours of very dusty riding. | | Weaknesses: | Smells like crap. You must use it liberally. Can only mail order (as far as I know). | | Similar Products Used: | you name it | | Bike Setup: | Heckler | | Bottom Line: | See above. If you don't really hose the chain down with this stuff it doesn't work well. If you follow the directions and 'clean' the chain with the stuff the first time, then apply liberally, it wil last for several rides. I have only used this stuff in the dry deserts of AZ and Utah. I can't comment on wet conditions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Barnard
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfax, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | potowatomi | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$6.00 | | Purchased At: | various | | Strengths: | easy to apply; easy to clean-up; works well in all conditions; "degreases" like a charm | | Weaknesses: | applicator tip -- but i probably just am in a hurry | | Similar Products Used: | pedro's lubes (various); ice wax | | Bike Setup: | '91 diamondback topanga; xt/xtr w/ IG chain; SID SL | | Bottom Line: | tried various other lubes and have had the best luck w/ prolink, by far. riding conditions where i ride in nova alternate between muddy (this summer) to dust-dry and this lube has always performed great. it's pretty easy to clean up w/ a good citrus degreaser; and lasts through several applications. i've ridden w/ it in the mud, snow, ice, and water w/ no problems. recommend the syringe-style applicator for accessing those tough-to-get derailleur pivots. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Homer
a Racer
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Little dirt buildup,last longer in between applications | | Weaknesses: | Seems ridiculous that some thing so light actually works. | | Similar Products Used: | White Lightening, Krytech | | Bike Setup: | 58cm Eddy Merckx | | Bottom Line: | Believe it or not but it works really well. Appears to be dry to the human touch but it works!
Always wondered why my bike was so dirty after a ride when
using other wax-based lube... came to realise that it came from the wax build-up from the chain.
After switching to Prolink, bike is cleaner, drivetrain is cleaner.
I use it for the pedal/cleat and shifter/brake cables too.
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