Description:The Scottoiler Active Fluid System is a complete, on-board lubrication system that installs on any mountain, road, cross, or hybrid bike. The main components of the kit are a 35ml reservoir, a manual rubber finger pump called the "Squid", flexible PVC micro tubing, and a special replacement derailleur pulley that upgrades the stock lower pulley on all Shimano, Campy, and most SRAM rear derailleurs. The kit also includes 125ml of specially formulated, proprietary Active Fluid lubricant, 35ml of Active Cleaner cleaning fluid, detailed instructions, and all necessary installation hardware. The installed system adds 2oz (55g) to the weight of the bicycle.
Submitted by
Mike Palmeri
a Cross Country Rider
from Ellijay Georgia Date Reviewed: November 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Stanley gap/ Pinhoti
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Cartecay River Bicycle Shop
Strengths:
The product works great! Highly recommend the Scottoiler.
Weaknesses:
I am on my second pump bladder. Scottoiler shipped a new one out ASAP at no charge.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Maverick ML 7.5, Brodie Oden.
Bottom Line:
This product Rocks! If you ride three to four times a week and like to keep your drive train clean this is the way to go. Pre prior planning prevents piss poor proformance on your drive train.
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Submitted by
John
a Racer
from Florida, USA Date Reviewed: December 29, 2006
Have used many other types of lubes, but the Scottoiler is the only lube *system* available.
Bike Setup:
25lb full suspension cross country, complete XTR build.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that this product really works as claimed. Drivetrain stays clean & chain stays thoroughly lubed at all times. Lube supplied with kit does not gunk up over time or turn into ugly black grime. Cleaning is a snap- just hose of with water. My chains/ drivetrains are lasting about 5 times longer since installing the Scottoiler. Highly recommended for anyone who 1)rides a lot of miles; 2)runs a high end (ie: expensive) drivetrain; or 3)rides in extreme or adverse conditions (mud, etc., the Scottoiler all but eliminates chainsuck)
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Submitted by
Karl Etzel
a Racer
from San Jose Date Reviewed: December 26, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
keeps drivetrain running smooth for loooong rides. Active Fluid lube does not gunk up.
Weaknesses:
if you hang your bike upside down the reservoir can leak. just pay attention.
Similar Products Used:
nothin else like it out there...
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel
Bottom Line:
If you are an endurance racer this may be a required product esp for single loop events where you are not in the pits every hour. See my detailed review at www.ride424.com with pictures.
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Submitted by
Ally Mitchell
a Cross Country Rider
from Falkirk, Scotland Date Reviewed: October 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Ochils, Stirling
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Keeps chain super clean. Seems to have reduced wear on other components. Cuts down on cleaning time required (very important). Means you always have lube with you out on the trail. Chain is always lubed without having to remember before you start out.
Weaknesses:
Can look untidy unless you're careful with the installation.
Once you've fitted a Scottoiler you'll wonder how you ever managed without one - it's one of those type of products. Another member who rides with me raved about his Scottoilers for the best part of a year before I relented - now I realise why he was so enthusiastic! I've fitted them to my 3 bikes plus the wife's commuter. They really do keep the chain sparkly (especially the road bike - yucky UK winter road grime, even throughout summer...), and it doesn't ever get sticky like it could with regular lubes. Even if it gets dirty all it needs to be cleaned with is water (and a brush if you're really anal about your cleaning...). Makes a massive difference after MTB night rides - just hose the bike down, a couple of squirts of active lube, and chuck the bike in the garage. So much quicker and less hassle.
Best addition I've made to my bike - I'm a convert ;-)
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Submitted by
Dano Kinnee
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando,Fla.U.S.A Date Reviewed: September 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Glory Cyles
Strengths:
Keeps my chain squeek free with out over lubing.My chain stays clean in every condition,wet or dry.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Pro link chain lube,Park chain lube
Bike Setup:
Kona King,fox shox,xt,xtr,Mavic cross max sl.
Bottom Line:
This a no brainer,install the Scottoiler Active Fluid System and forget about all your chain problems.If you ride off road this is for you.Chains are cleaner and run smoother
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Submitted by
Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Winter Spring Date Reviewed: September 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
From Distributor
Strengths:
Easy installation, unbelievable cleaning solution. Drive train has never run cleaner. Makes maintianing a clean smooth running drive train a snap, especially in wet and muddy conditions.
Weaknesses:
Would be nice to have a grip is built in squib for pumping lubercant.
Similar Products Used:
There is nothing like it.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Super V900, XT and XTR components with Avid disk brakes.
Bottom Line:
Fantasic and well executed product concept. Will be buying on for my Giant XTC.
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