Submitted by
DEADMAN biking
a Racer
from dexter Date Reviewed: October 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Potowatomi
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Wheel in Motion Ann
Strengths:
Makes my chain last longer which in turn makes the gears last longer. Amazing on cables!!
Weaknesses:
Can wash off easily in a down pour or if not conditioned with 3 aplications the first time or when putting on fresh.
Similar Products Used:
T-9
Bike Setup:
Kona exsplosif 2-9 Single Speed
Bottom Line:
I shake the bottle first. I am lazy so I dump it on before I ride. It's a great lube for those who dont apply lube very often.
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Submitted by
anne ledbetter
a Racer
from Smyrna Date Reviewed: September 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bull Mt
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
This product is there when I need it.The inner cap on the bottle has prevented lots of spills. It's works great on muddy and sandy soil.
Similar Products Used:
lots of stuff
Bike Setup:
Specialize era
Bottom Line:
It's in My bike bag all the time. I'm not that dilegent about maintanance but this stuff I won't leave home with out.
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Submitted by
frnchgrl26
a Cross Country Rider
from marietta, ga Date Reviewed: September 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
sope creek
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Cannot remember
Strengths:
Love the nozzle, lasts forever, great price!
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
2002 Specialized Enduro
Bottom Line:
LOVE this product! I first discovered it when I borrowed it from a friend before a sandy time trial. I was cooking around that course so nicely and my ride shifted so beautiful that I had to get a bottle for myself. Now it is a staple in our garage and our bike bags. I have a heavier mtn bike and used to suffer from a dirty chain quite often. But not in the past 2 years. I love the nozzle too, easy to put on. Thanks so much!
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Submitted by
kdlundgren
a Racer
from Big Bear Lake, CA, USA Date Reviewed: September 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Jordan's Trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Bottom Line:
There is NO other lube to use for adventure racing. The best test for any lube is riding 5 days in the thickest mud, dirt, rivers, sand, gravel, you name it. Prolink keeps the chain moving and keeps the entire drive train clean. It also lubes every other moving part on your bike. We carry it with us on every mountain bike leg of every adventure race we do.
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Submitted by
Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from New Milford Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$4.00
Purchased At:
Bike shop EE, Cheap
Strengths:
The best lube that I can recommend. Gets into the links, Instantly quiets the chain. Apply and wait a few min to wipe off excess.
Weaknesses:
Does collect some grime but better than Tri-flow and God-sake better than white lighting/Cheese cake lube.
Similar Products Used:
Rock-N-Roll lube..
Bike Setup:
Two wheels, frame, bars and sometimes brakes
Bottom Line:
Best stuff to date that I have used. Does wash off in rain but so will motor oil.
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Submitted by
brad
a Racer
from mesa Date Reviewed: June 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
south mnt
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
exhale bikes
Strengths:
long lasting, no build up
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
spec enduro
Bottom Line:
great for the dusty and dry southwest!!!!
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Submitted by
ElementRaceRider
a Cross Country Rider
from Venice, CA Date Reviewed: October 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
hard to find
Strengths:
Super slick chain lube, great shifting and very low wear. After 10 years of riding and 4 years of using this stuff I'll confirm that it substantially reduces drivetrain wear. The only wet lube that doesn't collect gobs of fine dirt. Low maintenance, actually lasts longer and works better after 2-3 applications on a dirty chain than it does on a freshy scrubbed one.
Weaknesses:
Your chain won't gunk up but the derailleur pulleys will. It's a very solvent lube that deposits what would usually cake on the chain onto the first sharp turn it sees. Easy to deal with though, you just gotta watch it and scrape it off before it gets riduculous. Fair to poor static corrosion resistance - it'll dry out in 6 months or less on an unridden bike.
Similar Products Used:
Everything.
Bike Setup:
Cross country FS trailbike from the late 90's with many miles on it.
Bottom Line:
The positive reviews here go back for years, there's a reason for that. The "wipe chain, apply liberally, let dry overnight then wipe again" advice from 2002 still applies. Not the best lube for clean freaks who sterilize their drivetrains every othe ride, but for people who just wanna ride without worrying about their chain lube there's nothing better if you use it right and pay attention to caking on the pulleys. ProLink's claims aren't hype - in my experience, the stuff just works.
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Submitted by
Cory House
a Racer
from Tampa, FL Date Reviewed: September 22, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$3.00
Purchased At:
Numerous bike vendors
Strengths:
Keeps the chain lubricated for days. Repeals dirt rather then collects it. Keeps the chain spinning smoothly.
Weaknesses:
can't get it everywhere I need. The bike shops need to listen up....CARRY THIS PRODUCT NOW! I won't use anything else.
Similar Products Used:
there is nothing similar
Bike Setup:
Crupi Junior and Staats Cruzer
Bottom Line:
I finished National #1 in 8 Novice in 2004 with Team Hurricane-Staats Racing and ProLink, a real winning combination. I used only ProLink the entire year and my drive train never let me down once. Need I say more? If you're using anything else, you're probably not winning.
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Submitted by
Jason Bush
a Racer
from Torrington, CT USA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Bershire
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
It helps to keep my chain in good shape
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
cheaper chain lube
Bottom Line:
I feel that it is a good product that I would buy again. It helps to keep my chain in good shape and helps to protect it from rain. That way I do not have to worry about rust. It also helps to make the chain move smoothly so that I move faster. I think that if you are a BMX racer you should buy it to help keep your chain in good shape
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Submitted by
Connor
a Racer
from Madbury, NH,USA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
From Team
Strengths:
I race Bmx and have used this lube for 3 years. It keeps my chain in great shape and the bottles are easy to use.
Bike Setup:
Staats Bmx Pro XL
Bottom Line:
Use Prolink
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Submitted by
David Dockery
a Weekend Warrior
from Crestview,Florida, USA Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Comet
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Bike Shop
Strengths:
Great in ALL weather conditions. ProLink performs in the rain or sandy conditions in Florida.
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning, Pedros, Tri Flow and other assortments of the usual garb.
Bike Setup:
Trek 320
Bottom Line:
This lube ROCKS. My chain and drivetrain cleaning now consist of a couple turns on the crank with a bottle of ProLink dripping on it and a very QUICK swipe with a rag, and I am clean and lubed and on my way. I have friends who ask how I keep my chain clean. I show them in 2 minutes.
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Submitted by
Don C.
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Nobel Canyon
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Pedros Dry
Bike Setup:
S.C. Blur, Fox Float, XTR setup...
Bottom Line:
This lube works. Quiet, smooth shifting drivetrain... that's what I have. I would suggest it to anyone who carefully maintains their drivetrain. Don't squirt it on... apply it to each link and wipe off the eccess.
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Submitted by
Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Wildwood, MO USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great product. First lube I have used that keeps chain lubed, clean and quiet. Seems to work well in all enviroments.
Weaknesses:
Price is alittle high but worth it.
Similar Products Used:
Several Pedros products, Finish Line (kept the chain nicely coated in dirt) and TriFlow (bad idea)
Bike Setup:
SC Heckler
Bottom Line:
I drive 10+ miles out of my way to get this lube. I use it on my MTB and road bike.
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Submitted by
Karl
a Racer
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: October 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
only lube I have found to keep chain lubed AND clean. no build up even in dusty conditions.
Weaknesses:
does need to be reapplied often.
Similar Products Used:
everything - Pedros, WHite lightning, finish line
Bike Setup:
SRAM chains & deraileurs
Bottom Line:
the bomb-diggety in chain lube. I have to remove & clean my chain a lot less often now, and get very little build up on the pulley wheels.
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Submitted by
Mike Burton
a Cross Country Rider
from edmonton, ab, canada Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Smoooth
Weaknesses:
Need bigger bottle for all my bikes
Similar Products Used:
pretty much everything
Bike Setup:
Kona x 2, TREK x 1, GT x1, clunker
Bottom Line:
I bought this yesterday and tried it today on my road bike. I don't write reviews... but I had to, man is this stuff smooth. I've been using wax lubricants on my road bike for about a year and this is just sooo much better first time out. I cleaned up my son's Kona last night and had kind of decided that I'd use the wax on his bike until I'd finished the bottle...but after this the wax just might be used as a paperweight. I'll check back in in a couple of months but its worth trying.
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Submitted by
Alan Koslowski
a
from Seattle, WA USA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
Greggs Greenlake Cycles
Strengths:
Minimal build-up Good longevity is dry conditions Effective lubrication Works well even in cold weather
Weaknesses:
Mediocre longevity in wet conditions Strong odor
Similar Products Used:
Finish Line cross country, White Lightning, Deomonde, Tri-Flow
Bike Setup:
2003 Trek XO Cyclocross
Bottom Line:
I've tried many different lubes and this is easily my favorite. It offers all the benefits of thinner dry lubes (Tri-Flow) and thicker wet lubes (Finish Line Cross Country), without the grease and dirt, or the build-up of wax lubes (White Lightning), especially in cold weather. It offers longevity than Tri-Flow, lubricates just as well, but there is minimal build up. I've used it regularly for over a year and I've never had to clean it. I just wipe it off before a fresh coat is applied.
The longevity is very good in dry weather, but in wet weather it does wash off somewhat quickly. But for a lube which offers effective friction-reduction with minimal build-up, this only a minor gripe. Hardcore mountain bikers will probably want a thicker lube, but for normal riders, Prolink is a great buy.
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Submitted by
JHadji
a
from Bethlehem, PA Date Reviewed: April 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Smooth, Quiet
Weaknesses:
Accumulates black gunk relatively quickly
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning
Bottom Line:
Expect to clean & relube often (but I keep buying it)
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Submitted by
Scott Buckner
a Cross Country Rider
from Danville, Va. USA Date Reviewed: February 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Girlscout
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Just the Right Gear
Strengths:
A Good cleaning lube. A good shedding lube in muddy conditions. Smooooth.
Weaknesses:
Price and quantity.
Similar Products Used:
Pedros, white lightning and finish line wet and dry.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz blur with fox ava rear, fox rlc 100, hayes disc, mavic wheels, continental vert tires, xt and xtr drive
Bottom Line:
I have used a lot of other brands of chain lube and haven't found any better than pro-link. period.
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Submitted by
Hank Jien
a Cross Country Rider
from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: July 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
South Surrey Atheletic Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
Moutain Equip Co-op
Strengths:
-lasts longer than Finish Line Teflon dry lube -smoother, you can feel it on your hand -cheaper than Finish Line -good bottle design, lube will not come out unless u push the bottle lightly
Weaknesses:
-doensn't come in a bigger bottle
Similar Products Used:
Finish Line Teflon Dry Lube, motor oil
Bike Setup:
Bronco Warrior 3.1 MT 306, SID Race, X.9 drivetrain, Truvativ Firex ISIS, Novatec Cartridge laced to WTB SpeedMaster, Kore stem and Seat post, WTB Momentum Comp headset, Maxxis Flyweight 330
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend this product to those people that have been using Finish Line Teflon Dry Lube. It will be better!!! You can feel it right off your hands. It doesn't attract as much dirt and dust and it lasts longer. Now I don't even need to use the degreaser unless I have been riding in extreme conditions. Although I haven't tried it in rainy conditions, it feels like a lube between wet and dry. Also it's cheaper than Finsh Line. On the Finish Line Teflon Dry lube, the excess can not be wiped. If it is then you won't have a layer protecting oil on the chain which could lead to rust easily. You probably want to put grease on cables, not lube. Too bad Vancouver bike shops don't carry Rock n' Roll lube.(or do they????????????) A lot of people say it is better.
All I can say is that it will be good on long rides, so try it if you are a Cross Country rider. Buy it, road bikers, you will not regret. I'm not to sure about freeriders and downhillers but you can always give it a try.
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Submitted by
rob hotness
a Racer
from alexandria, va Date Reviewed: January 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
walnut creek charlottesville
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
any bikeshop in the us
Strengths:
good in nice conditions. one of the best. second only to psycholube
Weaknesses:
same performance as triflow for more money. not as long lasting, smooth or protective as two-step processes like psycholube.
Similar Products Used:
triflow, psycholube, pedros dry, pedros extra dry, ice wax, white lightning, finishline race day.
Bike Setup:
2003 lemond steel w/ ultegra, 2001 schwinn hardtail with sid fork and xt/xtr.
Bottom Line:
good, real good. good enough for pro riders. but triflow is a better buy. and psycholube is better performance. try other lubes and see what you like.
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Submitted by
Duane
a
from Shippensburg Date Reviewed: January 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Michaux
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
can't remember
Strengths:
cleans and lubes, fairly smooth, easy to find
Weaknesses:
doesn't last, not as smooth as rock n roll
Similar Products Used:
rock n roll extreme & gold, white lightning, generic silicone spray
Bike Setup:
2001 K2 Zed Team, 9.0 Shifters, derailluers, and levers, Avid brakes, RockShox Duke SL, Trailblasters
Bottom Line:
This stuff was OK. Shifting was acceptable while it lasted. Rock n Roll is way better. When I got some more rock n roll lube I couldn't believe how my dirt it brought out of my chain. I had just used the pro-link a week earlier and the only riding I did since was on my trainer. I guess Pro-link doesn't do such a good job of cleaning while lubricating like the bottle claims.
Not bad compared to the others, but not great compared to RnR!
GET RnR. It's smoother, cleaner, and lasts longer.
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Submitted by
remora
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna Niguel, CA Date Reviewed: December 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
None wax, doesn't gunk up like White lightning. Dry and invisible like there's nothing there. Buttery smooth shifting. Self cleaning when re-applying. Great on cleats and pedals. Inexpensive, as far as I'm concern.
Weaknesses:
Have to relube on every other ride. Doesn't repel dust on my Mtnbike, and seem to attract exhaust dust (black dust) on my road bike. You can smell it.
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning, Rock'N'Roll lube, Finish Line
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Sugar 2, Lemond Zurich
Bottom Line:
Dispite the weakness mentioned, ProLink is still many times better then White Lightning and other wet lube.
Works best when applied day before the ride, pour until dripping wet, let it stay for an hour, then wipe dry. Self cleaning during application.
Sorry guys, 1 chili off - Buttery smooth shifting and chain on 1st ride after application, but not quite so on the 2nd and third ride...where the chains start to feel scratchy. Most of my off-road rides are on hard packed, dry, sandy areas, maybe that's why. Doesn't attract dirt, but the lighter dust is a different matter, seem to scrub off or absorb the lube or somethin. Have to apply after 2 or 3 rides. On my road bike, seem to attract that black dust from diesel or gas exhaust, but require lubing after ever 3 to 4 rides.
Still a great chain lube, works great on my cleats too. I'm no fan of wax based lube, but I've just start using Rock'n'Roll and see how it performs by comparison. In the meantime, I have no problem recommending ProLink, and would go back it if Rock'n'Roll doesn't work out.
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Submitted by
TienShan
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: December 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
El Corte De Madera
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
The best chain lube I ever uses. It doesn't attract dirt. The chain doesn't require frequent lube as needed with other lubes.
Weaknesses:
A little pricey. Well, all the bike lubes are expensive. (Almost as expensive as perfume) However it doen't require you to apply and clean as frequently as with other lubes. In the long run, it's actually cheaper. It also protects the chain better.
Similar Products Used:
FinishLine Teflon, Triflow, Pedro IceWax, Whitelining
Bike Setup:
Dean TI frame, TI seatpost and bar with XT groupo.
Bottom Line:
ProLink is the best lube I have ever used. There is no way I will go back to use Prdro or Whitelining ever. It works beautifully. Doesn't attract dirt and it self cleans. It also doesn't require frenquent application. I will stock up more when I find a sale next time.
ProLink rules.
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Submitted by
Nic
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX USA Date Reviewed: October 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Cedar Hill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Richardson Bike Mart
Strengths:
This product does not attrack dirt or 'gunk up'. Also, it is not a 'dust magnet'. Easy to apply, too. A good value as it is a lubricant and protectant.
Weaknesses:
Limited distribution
Similar Products Used:
TriFlow for umpteen years and FinishLine lubes before that.
Bike Setup:
'02 Yeti Kokopelli FS- It's a tribe thing...
Bottom Line:
A great value. Why? You don't have to reapply after each ride and the gunk factor is seriously minimal. The chain is super quiet, too. I would not abandon your current lube if you are happy with it, but if you can find this one at your local shop, it may just become your priority lube.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Watertown, MA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
No gunk build-up
Weaknesses:
Washes off in wet conditions
Similar Products Used:
Triflow, Finish Line, Boeshield, Ice Wax, White Lightening
Bottom Line:
Performs well in dry conditions and does not cause gunk to build up over time. If you ride in wet conditions it will wash off -- reapply right away to prevent chain rust. I use Finish Line Cross Country lube if I know I'm going to be riding in the rain. No lube will work well in both extreme wet and dry, dusty conditions -- for wet conditions you need a wet, sticky lube -- in dry conditions the sticky lube will attract dust and turn into sludge. ProLink is great because it will flush out the sticky lube after the conditions turn dry again -- you never have to take the chain off to soak it or run it through a chain washing machine. Just wipe the chain down, put on the lube, wipe off the excess, and you're done!
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Submitted by
Chris Tatum
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland Oregon Date Reviewed: August 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any & All
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Bruce at REI
Strengths:
Better than any lube on the market.
Weaknesses:
Could use a better bottle.
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning
Bike Setup:
2002 Trek 2300 , 2001 Fuel 90 , 1999 Trek 6500zx
Bottom Line:
This is the best ! Put it on over any chain lube and see the change . Nice and smooth. No more wax to clean off everything.
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Submitted by
Rommel
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland Heights, OH Date Reviewed: August 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Lasts a long time as long as you aren't bathing your bike in a lake or riding in a thunder storm
Weaknesses:
Not sold everywhere. You have to purchase via mail order (at least around here)
Similar Products Used:
T-9, Finish Line Cross Country Lube, Brand X silicon lube from bike shop, Schwinn lube-like stuff
Bike Setup:
Does it really matter?
Bottom Line:
This stuff is good. You don't even know its there until it wears off(I know that sounds silly, but think about it. It actually keeps my chain clean and lubricated without having to work hard at it. It has made my chain better and my cleaning ritual easier. It stays on a long time(except for that riding in a storm situation), and doesn't gunk up my chain. To quote a phrase "It's the bomb"
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Submitted by
Mike Nation
a Cross Country Rider
from Crestview Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Timberlake
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Dragon Sports
Strengths:
Creates a very fluid feel, doesn't "attract" a whole lot of dirt, long wearing in dry conditions
Weaknesses:
Only that is wears off quick when its a heavy rain
The only lube of its kind that I will use. This stuff works although I'd love to see it last in rainy conditions. I may switch to Finish Line Teflon for wet conditions, but for dry this is the lube for you. Try it and you won't regret it. Much better than White Lightning. Dragon Sports (local bike shop) recommended it to me. Thanks Dragon Sports!!
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Submitted by
Larry
a Weekend Warrior
from Streamwood Il Date Reviewed: June 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
All of them
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
Spin Doctor Cyclewerks
Strengths:
Keeps chain clean and quiet
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning
Bike Setup:
Trek 1000 with Ultegra upgrades.Mavic Open wheelset.Selle Italia saddle.SPD peddles.
Bottom Line:
This is the best lube out there.Relube every few rides and wipe your chain after every ride and you will never have a problem.
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Submitted by
Woody
a Cross Country Rider
from Murrieta Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Works well in dry conditions and doesn't gunk up the drivetrain.
Weaknesses:
Wet weather performance
Similar Products Used:
White Lightning, Schwinn Lube, Finishline lube
Bike Setup:
Giant hardtail set up for XC racing.
Bottom Line:
I was pretty happy w/ this lube and in the dry conditions of So. Cal. it seemed to work fine. However, I did a XC race that had two water crossings. After the first lap, the chain was acting up. After the 2nd lap, the chain suck was unbelievable. It ruined my whole race. I don't think a couple of water crossings should wipe out a lube that easily. I thoroughly cleaned the drivetrain before the race so a dirty drivetrain wasn't the issue. I have lost faith in this product and will be trying Rock 'N Roll lube next.
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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 I've ever used.
Weaknesses:
None
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
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Submitted by
J.P.
a Cross Country Rider
from Wisconsin Date Reviewed: January 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
website
Strengths:
No chain wear and nice and clean.
Weaknesses:
zero
Similar Products Used:
everthing on the market
Bike Setup:
tricycle
Bottom Line:
This is the best. I've spent alot of money over the years on potions, but this one truly delivers. You've got to apply it heavily at first & you won't believe what black crud will appear, but wipe it down and eventually it will completely flush your chain of anything. Just remember to use enough of it...a drop per link will not do it!! Believe!
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Submitted by
BVBR
a Racer
from Ocomukowonawaukesha, WI Date Reviewed: November 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Keeps things running smooth
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Just about everything
Bottom Line:
Very impressive, continues to run smooth and stay clean. The only other lube that even compares is Rock n Roll Extreme lube.
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Submitted by
TT
a Racer
from USA Date Reviewed: September 27, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$6.00
Strengths:
Seems to plate the chain. Stays put.
Weaknesses:
Lack of ability to "float" debris out of touching surfaces in harsh conditions.
Similar Products Used:
Finish line
Bottom Line:
Mtn. bikers wise up. If your chain is exposed to harsh conditions esp. where there is lots of dirt than you must have a lube with ability to capture and float the crud outta touching surfaces. No super slippery scheme will work in this case. I absolutely LOVE this product for road or dry conditions...you chain will sing and will stay clean.
Real riders know that you have to bite the bullet and apply heavier lube in harsh racing / training conditions dot period.
Buy it. Try it. Use if for what it works best for. Love it.
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Submitted by
EsHan13
a Weekend Warrior
from Westwood, CA, US of A! Date Reviewed: September 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
P.V & Kenter Coaster
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike Shop
Strengths:
Goes on easy and clean. Works so well, can't hardly tell if I even have a drive train anymore it's so smooth and quiet! Best lube ever!
Weaknesses:
You could never have enough of it! I'm always gonna be buying more it's so good.
Similar Products Used:
Pedro's Ice Wax, White lightning.
Bike Setup:
2000 Owl Hollow with Shimano XT drivetrain that was neglected till now.
Bottom Line:
This lube is clearly the best I've ever used for my chain. No exaggeration, but my drivetrain is really a lot quieter, it's virtually silent. And the shifts are so much smoother and quieter. I can't believe how good this product is. Don't judge it by its plain white bottle with the non-flashy lettering, the product speaks for itself, not the packaging. If you're disappointed by all the other lubes that don't seem to make much difference (i.e, a quieter and smoother drivetrain), just go out and try this one. And if for some absurd reason you don't like it, heck, send it to me!:) This stuff rocks.
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Submitted by
fonseca
a Cross Country Rider
from somewhere in the shenandoah valley Date Reviewed: July 27, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$7.00
Strengths:
Works well 3 seasons out of 4 minimal black gunk buildup
This is the best bike lube I have found so far. After I tried nearly everything on the market my LBS suggested this, and it works better than I expected. Nearly all lubes out there claim to remove old grease and gunk; that is merely a way to get you to waste half a bottle! Get an sram powerlink and it is easy to remove and soak your chain in kerosine or gasoline, the best way I know of to clean your chain. Powerwashing works fairly well too.
Still, this lube generates buildup like all the others. I wipe my chain several times after applying, and remove as much as possible. Prolink stays inside your chain better than anything else I know of, but on dusty rides theres no avoiding the black gunk. So for the summer I dip my [absolutely spotless] chain in melted paraffin and wipe off the excess. That will get you about 5 weeks of riding with a super clean chain.
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Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from Springfield, MO USA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any road
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Terrific lube!! Almost perfect. I have used it for about a month with no buildup of gunk. My chain is still perfectly clean. It lasts also-around 2 weeks for me. Also fairly inexpensive.
Weaknesses:
Don't know how it would fare in "wet" conditions.
Similar Products Used:
Triflow, boeshield, etc
Bike Setup:
standard road bike
Bottom Line:
Wonderful product!! It has really cut down on my maintenance chores ie:chain cleaning
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley, CA Date Reviewed: May 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
www.performancebike.com
Strengths:
super-low friction, cleans out old gunk
Weaknesses:
flip-top applicator is difficult to use, not the most resistant to run-off in wet weather
Similar Products Used:
Tri-Flow, Wrench Force/Castrol Wet Weather
Bike Setup:
currently a '96 STX-level 7-speed drivetrain with a SRAM chain
Bottom Line:
Overall, ProLink is the best lube I've ever tried. The first time you put it on a chain, don't wipe it off. Let it sit overnight so it can leech out more gunk. Then wipe it off before you ride. One time I didn't do that, and the chain went dry in a few days (20 miles). Also, if you can find the pen applicator to go with it--I think Nashbar carries it--you'll solve a lot of application problems. As a final note, I never found the smell a problem, but to each their own. Otherwise, just read the other reviews.
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Chris
a Racer
from Nevada City, CA Date Reviewed: May 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Tour of Nevada City
Strengths:
A great, clean lube that works in all conditions.
Weaknesses:
Stinks. No, I mean it REALLY stinks. Use outdoors.
Similar Products Used:
Most commercial lubes.
Bike Setup:
Shimano 9-speed XTR with Shimano chain.
Bottom Line:
Although it sounds like a late-night infomercial, this stuff really does work. Chain stays extremely clean, fairly quiet, and shifts well. Lasts 3-4 good offroad rides when used regularly. Comes in a GREAT applicator bottle (which is important if you've tried to use those crappy Pedros bottles). Slightly expensive but lasts a long time. Only down side is it smells like a toxic waste dump. Use outdoors in a wind and hold your breath. If you're sensitive to chemical vapours buy something else; otherwise this works for everyone, all year round, off road and on.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, South Australia Date Reviewed: April 13, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Mega Bike
Strengths:
Cleans old crap out of chain and train, quiet, good value for bottle size
Weaknesses:
Nill
Similar Products Used:
Tri Flow, Pedros Ice Wax
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX 870 2001 Model
Bottom Line:
A FANTASTIC product that does exactly what it says it does!! Get rid of all your other lubes and use this for everything, deraileures, cassettes, chains, shifters etc. etc. Have one bottle only, get this while you can!!!!!!! Follow the instructions on the bottle and do it properly, lube each chain link and dont just squirt it on continuously while spinning the chain.
Keep the ground covered while all the old crap pours out, you don't want stains all over the garage floor!!
GET IT!!
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Submitted by
Paisley Rioux
a Weekend Warrior
from Near the Delaware, NJ Date Reviewed: November 22, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Superior lube in every way -- works as advertised and then some. Applicator tip is adjustable.
Weaknesses:
Kind of stinkeroo, but that's better living through chemistry for you.
Similar Products Used:
Pedro's Ice Wax Pedro's Syn Lube WD-40 (I know, I know.)
Bike Setup:
Bianchi Boardwalk
Bottom Line:
I regularly ride on the grittiest surface in New Jersey, the tow path along the Delaware River. This fine-grade stuff clogs up the drive train like no other substance. You have never collected trail funk until you've ridden the tow path. ... Since I've been using this lube I've had remarkable success keeping the drive train tidy. The bottle tip twist adjuster makes it simple to apply to a chain (although you may want to devise some other way to lube anything that needs precise application.). Used sparingly, the stuff won't drip -- but instead will flow right into the guts of your chain. Although you can clean your chain with this lube, it's not a good idea if you're a first-time user and your chain is a mess. The fumes are rather unpleasant, and you probably shouldn't breathe this stuff for the length of time it will take to clean. Instead, degrease first with Simple Green, and then do the clean-and-lube routine with ProLink. ... I'm very pleased, and I'll make this my only lube!
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Submitted by
jorg wagner
a Weekend Warrior
from goldsboro, nc Date Reviewed: October 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
tsali
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
bicycle world, goldsboro
Strengths:
easy to use, makes degreaser obsolete, very quiet drivetrain, no caking up
Weaknesses:
application can be messy w/the stock tip
Similar Products Used:
white lightning, tri flow, margarine in the winter
a true livesaver!!throw away your other lubes and step up to the prolink. this lube does not quit, does not attract dirt and seems to work in any condition. here's a tip for your application problems (the standard tip may squirt a bit): when you discard your triflow, keep the tip and the little applicator tube, it fits perfectly on the prolink.
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Submitted by
Cindy Baker
a Weekend Warrior
from Georgia Date Reviewed: October 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Conyers, Ga.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Bikecenter, Stockbridge,GA.
Strengths:
Keeps Drivetrain clean. One important factor is how it increases the life of my Drivetrain components. With less friction and keeping the Drivetrain free of dirt and grime, ProLink has doubled the life of my chain and so far the Drivetrain period.
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any.
Similar Products Used:
Tri-Flo, Pedro's
Bike Setup:
Cannondale
Bottom Line:
If you haven't tried this product, You have wasted alot of time and money cleaning your bike and replacing worn out Drivetrains. ProLink has been a lifesaver. All you have to do is try the product, and the ProLink will do the rest.
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Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne Date Reviewed: September 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Strengths:
Very smooth and quiet running. Doesn't attract any trail crap. Lasts for ages, first application has lasted about 6 rides so far.
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
Tri flow, finish line and pedros
Bottom Line:
This stuff is great, don't know how it does it but it works ! One tip though is clean your chain thoroughly with degreaser first before you apply the lube. Don't waste the lube for cleaning off your old chain lube filth.
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BMW
a Cross Country Rider
from North Carolina Date Reviewed: September 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Laurel Mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Pro Bikes of Asheville NC
Strengths:
Super smooth and very quiet...cleans as you ride!
Weaknesses:
Have to use a lot for first application...very small bottle!
Similar Products Used:
Tri-Flow, White Lighting
Bike Setup:
Cannondale CAAD3...all XT, King, and Atom Bomb!
Bottom Line:
An excellent product. For the first application, you have to use a lot just to get the chain clean. ONce your chain is clean, reapply and let dry. It becomes a dry lube which makes your drivetrain extremely quiet. It does not get sticky nor get gunked up like White Lighting. Only downside is the bottle is very small and it goes pretty fast. It will also spray your rear wheel when you begin pedalling...just whipe it down. It will last through several wet ride and washings...it cleans as you ride.
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