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russ
a RacerDate Reviewed: August 29, 2012
Strengths: after 400 k on the 4th Honda 750 bike that has a 630 series chain i find the tri-flow in the aerosol can to go on the chain move evenly and is silent for 100 miles at high speeds in the hills.
cheep.
smells great.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great stuff, priced right, were $ is tight in these days and ages.
Favorite Trail: curves
Duration Product Used: all summer
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At: ace hardware
Similar Products Used: a lot lol
Bike Setup: cb 750f
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contactlauralynn
a Weekend Warrior
from USADate Reviewed: December 6, 2011
Strengths: Tri-Flow Foaming Citrus Cleaner / Degreaser 14 oz. Aerosol was sent to me and did not work. I spent 4 hours calling and trying to get a replacement can that worked properly. I tried for over a week. Still no refund or replacement can and they keep asking for the same information over and over. CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG WITH TRI-FLOW COMPANY. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ORDERING THE CITRUS DEGREASER, IF YOU GET A BAD CAN WITH A SPRAYER THAT WON'T WORK YOU WILL SPEND WEEKS TRYING TO GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR.Weaknesses: WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY LIFE FROM TRI-FLOW.
Bottom Line: TRI-FLOW COMPANY SUCKS
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: online
Similar Products Used: Tri-Flow Foaming Citrus Cleaner / Degreaser 14 oz. Aerosol CAN HAD A SPRAYER THAT WOULDN'T WORK. HAD TO JAM YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO PLASTIC SIDES ON TOP WHICH HURTS. CLEARLY DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THEIR MOTTO IS THAT THE CUSTOMER IS NEVER RIGHT. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Bike Setup: Bad experience with Tri-Flow, their customer service is the worst ever!
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mtnbiker72
a Weekend Warrior
from Republic of CascadiaDate Reviewed: February 12, 2010
Strengths: Inexpensive, great applicator, smells like bananasWeaknesses: attracts dirt and dust, washes off easyBottom Line: I have used this product for many years as the bike shop lube of choice when I worked on bikes. It is a light oil that works best in dry and clean conditions (like road bikes). It should be used sparingly or it WILL attract dirt and dust, and turn your chain into a big mess. It's biggest advantage is that it is cheap. Compared to other light oil lubes, it works just as well at 1/3 to 1/2 the price. Once it gets wet and nasty, this stuff washes off quite quickly.
For fair weather road riding, it is a 4 Flamin' Chilis product
For mountain biking or wet weather riding it is a 2 Flamin' Chilis product.
Favorite Trail: Growlers
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$3.00
Similar Products Used: Pro-Link, Dumonde Tech, Bar and Chain Oil
Bike Setup: 29er
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TiCN WC
a Cross Country Rider
from WADate Reviewed: October 3, 2008
Strengths: lubricates chain, smells like bananasWeaknesses: lubricates everything else with grime.Bottom Line: this chain lube is cheap and works well but makes a bloody mess.
Triflow will never go onto my own personal bikes.
Prolink and Purple extreme are both better (cleaner) lubes. I am going to try a sample of squirt I received at interbike.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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Daniel Vadil
a Weekend Warrior
from Sunnyvale, CA USADate Reviewed: January 29, 2007
Strengths: It does its job well: lubricate. I don't get any squeaks, even after 1 1/2 weeks after application. It also makes it look like you rode in black mud.
The thing is, this is a multi-purpose lubricant. YOu can lube more than just your chain, you can lube your cables, deraileurs, etc.Weaknesses: Absorbs ALL the dust around the bike. Like some said, it's a super-strong dust magnet.Bottom Line: It does its job, well. If you don't care abour cleanliness, and all you need is something that works, then this is the lubricant for you. It can lubricate many things, not just bikes. But, it absorbs all the dust in whatever room it's in.
Favorite Trail: anywhere off pavement
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: Walt's Cycle & Fitness
Similar Products Used: I haven't had any products like this one, a multi-purpose lubricant.
Bike Setup: mostly stock TREK 3900 hardtail w/ Atlus rear deraileur, Bontrager bottle cage, SRAM chain, and some other stuff I don't remember, or think are needed to be mentioned.
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chongyi
from WIDate Reviewed: October 17, 2001
Strengths: drip bottle with a thin straw makes application easy, will stay on chain even after heavy rain (convinient for people like me that use bike to commute), affordable, bottle size will fit any seat bag.Weaknesses: dust magnet?? but i have dust all over my bike.....Bottom Line: i use it on my v-brakes and chain. chain will stay lubed even after heavy rain, will recommend to those who use their bikes for commuting purposes and do not have time to lube it whenever it rains. but i lube my bike every 2-3 weeks to keep the chain in good condition.
Favorite Trail: around UW Madison
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$3.00
Purchased At: Budget (Used) Bike Shop
Bike Setup: Raleigh M30 2000, XT derailleur.
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Wade Nelson
from Durango Colorado USADate Reviewed: August 27, 2001
Strengths: does a good job of lubricationWeaknesses: can suck dirt out of thin airBottom Line: I finally gave up on Tri-flow. I had to clean my chain continually. I'm in the Finish Line camp now.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: finish line, white lightning
Bike Setup: Litespeed w Ultegra
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kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Winnipeg, ManitobaDate Reviewed: May 19, 2001
Strengths: Cheap
Easy to use (drip bottle)
Lasts a long time
Doesn't get all messy - stays where I put it.Weaknesses: Collects dust/dirt (what oil/lubricant doesn't??)
I would like it if the nozzle of the bottle was a little longer and pointier to make it easier to get into tight spots.Bottom Line: I haven't had a lot of experience with fancy lubricants, but then again, I'm not about to spend 30 minutes before EVERY ride cleaning, wiping, lubing, wiping, drying, and generally babying my chain. I'd rather be riding. I expect whatever lube I'm using to be easy and user-friendly. Tri-flow is. The secret is to use it sparingly - 1 drop per chainlink - no more. I do this about every third ride, depending on the conditions and where I went and what I did. I've been doing this for about 2 1/2 years now, and the chain, cassette, and chainwheels are still like new. I should also mention that I don't ride in the winter, so I can't offer an opinion about it's winter capabilities.
You know, it's not a crime to let your chain get a little dry now and then - the dirt flies off of it easier when it's on the dry side. I don't understand these people who lubricate their chain so much that they have to mop it up!!!! And then they complain that it's the chainlube's fault that it's collecting dust/dirt. Duhhhh.....go figure...you'd collect dust/dirt too if somebody dunked you in a bottle of chainlube. Relax. Enjoy. Ride.
Favorite Trail: like the guy said: the one I'm on!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$4.00
Purchased At: Olympia Cycle & Ski
Similar Products Used: 10w-30 oil
3-in-1 oil
WD-40 spray lubricant
Bike Setup: Sachs PC-51 chain, LX drivetrain (XT cassette)
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Dan
from everett wa usaDate Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Strengths: Will loosen rust from anything!!
Great on all form's of hinges
Smells good also not nasty like some
The mineral oil will eventualy dry but it leaves the Teflon
to keep on workingWeaknesses: Have not had a lot of luck with it on aluminum/magnesium alloy to steel corrosionBottom Line: This is the best stuff that you can buy if you can find it!
I find it best in spray form.The liquid is just as good if you give it time to work. Let the stuff soak for a couple of days if you need to, but it will do a fantastic job.
I recomend it to everyone that I know.I did the door hinges in my house three years ago and they still swing in a slight breese.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: WD-40, Liquid Wrench
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Greg
from Springfield, MO USDate Reviewed: April 6, 2001
Strengths: Fairly good lubricating propertiesWeaknesses: Attracts tons of dirt/gunk!!Bottom Line: Don't use this unless you want to clean your chain very very often due to it attracting dirt like a magnet!
Favorite Trail: roadie
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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$3.00
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patrick
a Cross Country Rider
from cle elum washingtonDate Reviewed: January 28, 2001
Strengths: long lasting,works great in sub freezing temps , smells goodWeaknesses: attracts dirt,so clean your bike more.Bottom Line: i have been using triflow for 20 years .i started using it back when it was called triflon.the stuff is great! im a motorcycle tech. and i use triflow everyday.you can't go wrong with this lube.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: white lightening (total overated crap ) finishline
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Jason F
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairbanks, AKDate Reviewed: December 4, 2000
Strengths: Good cold weather use because of the teflonWeaknesses: expensive up hearBottom Line: Doesn't freeze up in the sub zero temps or get sluggish.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Factory lubes and conventional oils
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John
from San JoDate Reviewed: September 14, 2000
Strengths: It's got teflon like stuff in it that doesn't wash off. So even if you think your chain is dry and all the oil is gone those invisible little long polymers are still working for you. It's also fairly cheap and easy to apply. Also comes in a spray can which is the best for SPD pedals. It's super easy to clean off when you need to and in the scale of dirt attracting products it's not too bad.Weaknesses: Attracts dirt. I should probably try something else for muddy conditions but I haven't. Needs to be applied often- I do it every other ride.Bottom Line: I love Tri-Flow. I've been using it for about 8 years. It started with motorcycles and now bicycles. I think it works reall, really well. It's long-polymer gimick isn't a gimick. It's basically the same stuff they put in Slick 50 engine treatment and even when the oil dries out or spins off the stuff is still working. I do have to clean regularly, but there's no residue like you get from waxes and cleaning is a snap.
The bottom line:
It smells the best. No other lube smells soooo good when you've been climbing for a half hour on a hot day. Tri-Flow heats up and smells like cooking bananas and I love it!
Favorite Trail: Downieville: Butcher's Meadow
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Orchard Supply
Similar Products Used: Pedros, White Lightning, Rock and Roll lube, Bosheild's
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Truth, Shimano 9 speed w. Sachs (SRAM) chain, Shimano 545 pedals
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Jason
a Downhiller
from CaliforniaDate Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Strengths: Lasts long, and keeps grime from sticking. Cleanup is easy as road-riding!Weaknesses: Between all my bikes, I usually run out when I need it most.Bottom Line: Great product with nothing to complain about. Keeps everything lubed very well, while protecting everything from the disasters of nature.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$3.00
Purchased At: Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: White Lightning... Just doesn't cut it!
Bike Setup: Giant Warp DS-1. Marzzochi shocks with Azonic cockpit.
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Christopher Grimes
a Cross Country Rider
from thurmont, MD, USADate Reviewed: August 25, 2000
Strengths: Penetrates well, lubes what it needs toWeaknesses: attreacts dirtBottom Line: Works great on my brake bosses, derailers, clipless pedals, shifters, ect... but not for my chain, slings off fast, or rinses off in creek, also attracts more dirt than a group of hogs. but for lubing small areas, hard to get at, it can't be beat.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: white lightning
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