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We finally have a selection of lubes designed to withstand the abuses of Mountain Biking. Let us know what you've tried and why you like it.
The jury says:

Date: March 22, 2006
Aaron a weekend warrior from Florida writes:

White Lightning is cheap and good. Does get dirty contrary to description, but not as bad as others. Need to be reapplied alot more than T-9 or FinishLine. About $5 a bottle. Heard a lot of good about Pedro's though and am planning to try that on my cross/hybrid.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: March 19, 2006
todd from MD writes:

Prolink Pro Gold

WINNER: Other

Date: March 5, 2006
David Gonslaves a weekend warrior from Cumberland, R.I., 02864 writes:

White Lightning all the way to hell and back . Everything else bites mt bottom !!! You can all have the other stuff because you don't know any better . Anyone with half a brain ( like me ) , knows that White Lightning is the shiznit and the bomb !!! Peace .

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 19, 2005
Jim a cross-country rider from So. Cal. writes:

After my last post two years ago, I have been using Pro Link, which I have found to be far superior to all of the wax lubes because it doesn't build up a gummy deposit on the drive train. However, it still atract dirt and doesn't really seem very slippery. Would like to try Rock and Roll or Boeshield, but where can I find them? Pedro's is really the big loser-super gummy deposits!

WINNER: Other

Date: April 26, 2005
Pascal a racer from Kingston, ON, Canada writes:

Obviously you guys don't know about PROLAB-Technologies!!!

Try it once, then all these other products will go to the garbages. Try PL-100, PL-Bio or Bio-chain, I recommend PL-100 for top anti-friction performance, but if you want to be Envirionmental frendly, try the Bios. Anyone of these will out perform any other product on the market. Go to www.ParadiseMXRacing.ca/PROLAB.htm and see a demo of the performance, you can even buy online!

Way cheaper than other mentioned and it doesn't only last longer but, it enhance the performance.

Try it and you'll see/feel the difference.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 12, 2005
Arthur Ogawa a downhiller from Three RIvers, CA, US writes:

A wax lube will pick up less dirt, but for singletrack riding under all conditions (including water, mud, dust), wax lubes simply cannot stand up to the drying effects of the dirt, and lubrication failure ensues. Boeshield T-9 (http://www.boeshield.com/) and Prolink Chain Lube (http://www.progoldmfr.com/products/prolink.html) were both evaluated in our fleet of 6 MTBs, with ca 3 rides per week per bike, in all conditions. Based on chain wear, Boeshield was more effective.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: February 9, 2005
William a cross-country rider from NJ writes:

moter oil is great but a bit to thick for a chain and everything collects on it
my choice is ATF it's lighter soakes in better than moter oil and I soak my chain and all cabeles I replace on my bike in it
keeps my chain shinny and cabeles well lubed
just be shure to hang overnight or more so to remove exess oil from chain ect. and have a catch can underneath for the oil drippings

everything else is snake oil
just my opinion

WINNER: Other

Date: February 5, 2005
Steven a weekend warrior from SOCAL writes:

white lightning=no dirt+lubed

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: January 31, 2005
wmlagna a weekend warrior from baltimore writes:


The dry teflon lubes work fine as long as they don't get wet. but for off road, wet and mud, boeshield is the best by far. clean and apply and let dry. a second coat sometimes is needed. then run it through the mud...

marine stores always have it...

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: January 7, 2005
Brian a cross-country rider writes:

Rock -N- Roll is the only way to go.

WINNER: Other

Date: December 1, 2004
nobody a downhiller from nowhere writes:

All i know is that.. WD 40 is for suckers.. .all it does is that it clogs up u're stupid ass chain on u're defected costco bike when you ride you're first ever trail ride with you're first ever friend in the first ever hick town that you've ever lived in... and than later on, you're friend decides to be a pal and switch bikes when he learns that i mess up his spokes by dropping it down some rocks off the side of the trail.....

anyways, no matter what, DW 40 is the ultimate loser.

the rest are all winners.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 28, 2004
factory defex from TorOntCan writes:

Jimbob Guy who said he uses vegetable oil. I have had to fix a few bikes from people who did that. IT IS DISGUSTING. DO NOT DO IT. I hope your mechanic makes you lick it off because nothing else will get it off :)

by the way i started using krytech recently i really like it, but the winter is coming so we will see.

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: September 19, 2004
Dan a weekend warrior from California writes:

Your choices are awful!!!

Clearly, the answer is OTHER.

WINNER: Other

Date: August 26, 2004
Jimmie a cross-country rider writes:

Rock n Roll is the only stuff that I use now. I spent many, many years in the industry and Mark at Rock n Roll is the only one that seems to have done his homework. Once you try it, you will laught at Finish Line, Boeshield, etc. White Lightning....please. It's soap. It washes off in the first puddle. Rock n Roll Gold or Extreme goes on easy, stays on and the chaing stays clean and quiet. Try it, you won't regret it. They make some awesome greases and cleaners too. Check them out.

WINNER: Other

Date: August 4, 2004
Steve a weekend warrior from Steamboat Springs, Colorado writes:

Rock and Roll Gold works great here in the high country - long chain life and infrequent applications. Keeps the chain clean, dry, and dirt free.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 29, 2004
Walter Hart a downhiller from victorville,ca writes:

I never had a bike long enough to need lube. bikes don't like me very much. I should probably read some reveiws to find which is best for my type of riding.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 26, 2004
GLux a cross-country rider from MN writes:

Can't beat "The Lightning". It keeps everything it is on clean and dirt free.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 22, 2004
VIGILANTE a weekend warrior from Michigan writes:

I actually use and prefer Krytech because it is a superior lubricant in all respects, but I had to throw my vote another way just because of it's name... Lumpy's Crack Wax (unfortunately I don't think you can get this stuff anymore).

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: July 19, 2004
JimBob a cross-country rider from NH writes:

I dig vegetable oil. Shortening works better in hot weather.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 13, 2004
Rene a weekend warrior from Veracruz, Ver. Mexico writes:

ATF !!! Good for the chain, emergency hydro brake repair, fork, shock and forks seals, cable covers, your car's AT, your car's steering... and the list continues... it's a shame I couldn't use the stuff for cooking.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 11, 2004
luke a weekend warrior writes:

spend from friday to monday flatout off road

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: June 28, 2004
Dogbreath from London writes:

KY!

WINNER: Other

Date: June 9, 2004
Fred Rose a racer writes:

Finish Line Krytech seems to work better than anything else I've tried. The wax based products like White Lightning, Pedros Ice, Lumpys Crack etc were the worst; with those products my average chain life was cut at least by half!

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: May 12, 2004
Wolfe a cross-country rider from Bonney Lake WA (the wet side) writes:

Dumonde tech heavy (light's for roadies- moto's for piston power) its hard to find and usually only sold in real bike shops, my shop does cheap refills from their jug, even the dumonde tech web site doesent advertize it you half to call or email for info (if my local shop didn't have it I never would have heard about it). Dries more like a plastic than a wax. Good for wet or dry. Takes a few hours to overnight to set up but man I've rode over a hundred miles in all conditions since my last application and it's still like the first mile, quiet smooth flexible clean. This is the miracle cure www.hgnr.com

WINNER: Other

Date: May 12, 2004
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WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: April 24, 2004
david levy a cross-country rider from faggitville writes:

i like them all for my ass. my boyfriend usees it for his dick when he s me up the ass but i love lumpys crack wax best bacause it lumps up better on my bf dick and it streaches out my ass better i love it up my ass because i love scateboarding so much o ya im a fag that doesnent have a dick i am a pussy and i got the shit beaten oooooooout of me by a 8th grader when im in 11th grade

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: April 23, 2004
will a cross-country rider from Midwest writes:

I ride year-round and from the PICTURED selection I'd go with the White Lightning. What I USE is Phil's Tenacious!

WINNER: Other

Date: March 23, 2004
michael mayers a cross-country rider from usa writes:

I think the people that say they prefered white lightning haven't tried rock n roll yet.

WINNER: Other

Date: March 20, 2004
jeff a downhiller from San Jose, CA writes:

white lightening works great, keeps my chain relatively clean and running smoothely

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: February 8, 2004
writes:

who needs lubes? if it starts to rust dw-40. thats all you need

WINNER: Other

Date: December 31, 2003
Stinky Wiz a weekend warrior from Santa Barbara writes:

I used to be a tri-flow guy, it still works well but T-9 dries in two hours & has protected my bits better by not attracting crud. I've used white lightning but you can't just throw some more of that on whenever you feel like it. T-9 is the best of both worlds. My drivetrain stays nice & clean & smooth shifting even in mud & grit.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: December 26, 2003
Jim a cross-country rider from So. Cal writes:

Haven't found anything that works as well as I would like. The wax type lubes build up on the chain and cause the links to become gummy, causing chain suck. The other types atract dirt, get messy, but the teflon seems to keep the chain flexible. Help.

WINNER: Other

Date: December 23, 2003
Phip Howells a cross-country rider from OR writes:

As a professional mechanic, I hate wax. It make a huge mess, and does NOT work to my satsifaction. To get sufficient protection, you have to use an incredible abount, and that makes big deposits on the drivetrain, which most people do not clean properly, so they actually break derailuers, etc. Marvel Mystery oil is pretty much Type F ATF, in other words 20w with a high detergent content. Just because it protects airplanes from corrosion, does not mean it has the shear strength that a chain lube needs(Boeshield). For the best cleaning, stongest, most waterproof, (and best smelling!) lubes, use Bullshot. Once per 200-300 miles, or every 20-50 wet miles(that is plenty!), and your drivetrain will be happy. They make the best grease, too! Tri-flow is good for some parts, like rapid-fire shifters, and some pivots. I like Durex chain-bar-oil for freewheels, but a 90w synthetic works well, too. BTW, the second best way to get grease is Amsoil Synthetic; I think $2 or $3 for a 16oz tube.

WINNER: Other

Date: December 11, 2003
Harry Mormon a cross-country rider from Plainview, NY writes:

White Lightning stays unusually clean after mud riding and it lasts on the chain almost as long as a wet lube.
Plus it doesnt attract dirt.
The other lube companies have alot of catching up to do.
Plus WL has no questions asked warranty policy.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 28, 2003
Rexum a cross-country rider from NorCal, writes:

No dirt, easy to clean, doesn't trash brakes if it gets on the rims

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 25, 2003
Otto a cross-country rider from CA writes:

Since I've begun to ride without a saddle (to reduce weight), I've noticed that using lubes on the seatpost attracts sand and debris which eventually causes rawness and blistering on my anus.

WINNER: No lube

WINNER:

Date: November 21, 2003
Ransom Weaver a racer from Philly writes:

White Lightning is hard to beat as a cleaning as well as lubing process. You just need to be in the mood to apply often and in quantity.

I've been switching to Pro-link though, and I like it. It seems to last longer and isn't appreciably dirtier.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: October 28, 2003
a weekend warrior writes:

lubrication is for pussies! nothing beats the sound of metal on metal grinding!

WINNER: Other

Date: October 21, 2003
micholin500 a cross-country rider from miami,fl writes:

rock n roll gold, this stuff really works

WINNER: Other

Date: October 20, 2003
Bob a cross-country rider from Lawrenceville, GA writes:

Rock n Roll does it for me. The best part is the conversation you have with Mark when ordering. I have tried many others but this stuff is industrial.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 2, 2003
Flombe a cross-country rider from Minneapolis, MN USA writes:

The best lube out there is Rock N Roll Extreme hands down, no questions. See their website for details - www.rocklube.com
Buy and use now. No, I do not work for them.

WINNER: Other

Date: September 25, 2003
matt a downhiller from lynn, mass writes:

i personally use pedros anh havent used anything else yet but im open to new products as lube isnt much different

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: September 2, 2003
crazy one from co writes:

use the PRO LINK
IS THE BEST

WINNER: Other

Date: September 2, 2003
bike killer a downhiller from USA writes:

Ice wax is only one that can take the abuse.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 13, 2003
hiptrigger a racer from Moab, UT writes:

This column ought to merge with the "baggy vs lycra shorts" group. I might try the Lumpy's just cause of the name and because it comes in a tin. I love things that come in tins. Like butter cookies. I use the lightning wax cause uh, there's alot sand out in these here parts and if you use any kind of lube or chain oil, well, your are stoopid and should just be set on fire. Which can be easily done, by the way with the lightning wax.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 6, 2003
Jim a cross-country rider from Newton, NC USA writes:

Pro-link, Pro-Link, Prolink By the way ProLink is rather nice lube. I've used it for four years now and my chain and sproket wear has been greatly reduce. I can extend chain life by a factor of 3 with ProLink. I am surprise the Prolink brand is relegated to the "other" classification.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 23, 2003
DRAGOS DINCA a cross-country rider from madison wi USA writes:

WHITE LITENING LIKE THE NAME

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 13, 2003
writes:

moter oil

WINNER: Other

Date: July 12, 2003
ng from sd writes:

Prolink

WINNER: Other

Date: June 19, 2003
Trailrat a weekend warrior from MI writes:

The best lube ever has to be K-Y,hands down and up. The nice thing about K-Y is it's clear and won't stain your snowpants.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 15, 2003
J a cross-country rider from SoCal writes:

Dry lube for dry conditions, wet lube for wet conditions, or just use FINISH LINE DRY TEFLON-PLUS. I find that this is the best for any condition. It dries better than most Teflon lubes such as Pedro's Extra Dry and Bike Line Dry Lube.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 13, 2003
James Jay from Concordia, Ks writes:

I bought a can of bioshield T-9 several years ago and have been using it on my power tools. I am about out and would like to know where I can get some more.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: June 6, 2003
guy from here writes:

well i am not into using lubs, i like it all natural, but your mom really likes it in the butt. so when i do her i need to use some type of lube so i uswe CRACK WAX when doing your mom in the butt. if its good enuf for her its good enuf for you

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: May 2, 2003
enosz a weekend warrior from Budapest, Hunary writes:

WD40 rulez! I have tried a bunch of fancy high-end lubricants, but nothing beats WD40. Personally, I think the Pope should declare it as a miracle cure, and lubes just fine. Got thin racing chain that was supposed to last some 1000 miles only, I treat if after every ride (casettes as well) and I am well above 4000 miles now. No problem. WD40 rulez!

WINNER: Other

Date: May 1, 2003
simon kirsima a weekend warrior from Leeds, England writes:

I hate you, you will all pay, By the way I really like your lubes, can i try a free sample my home address is ...
38 aspen mount ,
cookridge
Leeds, Ls 16 6rt
west yorks

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: April 27, 2003
mike T a cross-country rider from wooster hoio usa writes:

white lightnig all the way. keeps everything runnin smooth. I ride in mostly dry single track but my home trail usually kicks up alot of dust and this stuff once every 5 rides keeps me goin balls to the wall

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 25, 2003
Rich a cross-country rider from San Diego, CA writes:

White Lightning for your chain, Tri-Flow for everything else that moves on your bike. The former goes on clean and comes off clean. The latter is a bike panacea that smells like candy.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 17, 2003
Bill Perry from Burlington, MA writes:

I should like to obtain from you pricing and avaiability for the following lubricant. Tri-Flow# TF21010. 2oz, 5OZ, 8OZ Thank You!!!! Bill Perry

WINNER: Other

Date: March 25, 2003
Badger a cross-country rider from Surrey, UK writes:

WD40 or GT85, I do it in a small room and read "Mint sauce" (Don't try this at home kids, anyone stateside won't know what the hell I'm going on about ... your loss!)

WINNER: Other

Date: March 24, 2003
Marc a cross-country rider from Northern VA writes:

Wax lubes blow. The teflon lubes work the greatest. They don't gunk up and they keep whatever you need well lubed. I say finish line, but even better is TRI-FLOW.

WINNER: Other

Date: March 17, 2003
steve from sterling heights, mi writes:

epoxy rules

WINNER: Other

Date: January 4, 2003
vagabond writes:

Prolink.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 2, 2003
Ralph from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines writes:

What can I say after all these years of mountain biking in really wild tropical dastardly terrain, White Lightning is the best!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: December 29, 2002
Eric Redmond a cross-country rider from USA writes:

goes on easy stays on long

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: December 17, 2002
scott a weekend warrior from san diego writes:

pedro's owns.

nuff' said

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: October 26, 2002
hansel a cross-country rider from SoCal writes:

makes no difference: use any lube as you're supposed to and it will keep your chain sufficiently happy.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 13, 2002
Brian Heifner a racer from Milwaukee, WI writes:

Rock'n'Roll. Its simple, this stuff Rocks. Chain suck is a curse that has been placed on me, that is until I started using Rock'n'Roll Chain Lube. Don't have to use it as often as other lubes and it works great in the most adverse conditions. Rock'n'Roll all the way!

WINNER: Other

Date: September 28, 2002
Tom a weekend warrior from Greensboro NC writes:

White Lightning all the way, it's almost clean, very little mess on your hands. Grease is for monkeys.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 18, 2002
Po.o.m.a.n a racer from France writes:

I like the lube that lets me slip into my Boyfriends anu.s with ease..i hate it when i get friction,I dont like dry lube becouse when my jisim flows into my boyfriends as.s i gets lumpy and i cant lick it off.

WET LUBE all the way....

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 18, 2002
Po.o.m.a.n a racer from France writes:

I like the lube that lets me slip into my Boyfriends anu.s with ease..i hate it when i get friction,I dont like dry lube becouse when my jisim flows into my boyfriends as.s i gets lumpy and i cant lick it off.

WET LUBE all the way....

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 18, 2002
Pooman a racer from France writes:

I like the lube that lets me slip into my Boyfriends anu.s with ease..i hate it when i get friction,I dont like dry lube becouse when my jisim flows into my boyfriends as.s i gets lumpy and i cant lick it off.

WET LUBE all the way....

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 18, 2002
Pooman a racer from France writes:

I like the lube that lets me slip into my Boyfriends ass with ease..i hate it when i get friction,I dont like dry lube becouse when my jisim flows into my boyfriends ass i gets lumpy and i cant lick it off.

WET LUBE all the way....

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 14, 2002
Turtle a cross-country rider writes:

Lumpy's has the best T-shirts HUBBA HUBBA

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: September 9, 2002
WILLYBOBO a cross-country rider from USA writes:

PEDRO'S............

FOR DRY CONDITIONS CANNOT/WILLNOT BE BEAT.............

DA BOBO...............

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 21, 2002
Brian a racer from NY writes:

ice wax cleans and lubes at the same time...at first you may think it is hard to apply but just put pressure on the bottle, touch the tip to the chain and turn the pedal backwards. you can apply a good coat in 30 seconds.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 20, 2002
James a downhiller from Corvallis OR writes:

Bioshield is bio-rrific

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: August 19, 2002
brett biker a weekend warrior from canada writes:

good old elbow grease is good enough

WINNER: Other

Date: August 14, 2002
K-BRO a weekend warrior from Roseville, CA writes:

Pedros works well here in the Sierras.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 8, 2002
mooseknuckles a racer from usa writes:

Prolink's the best, but among these definitly Boeshield.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: July 25, 2002
dumbass a downhiller from West Virginia writes:

KY or WET works great, and if it starts getting dry, just spit on it and get it slick again!!

WINNER: Other

Date: July 8, 2002
Bill a cross-country rider from Canton,GA writes:

Before I ride I like to lube up with KY. I don't like friction between the pole and my buttocks.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 17, 2002
Mark Chambers a racer from Texas writes:

Ice Wax...Hands Down....Clean...Quiet

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: June 12, 2002
dylan mitchell a cross-country rider from toronto writes:

the way i figure, you're gonna hafta replace your chain and cassettes once in a while, so my goal is to merely to keep my drivetrain at the optimum 95% efficiency mark. in that respect, i believe that if boeshield is good enough for a 747, its good enough for shimano lx and an IG-51 chain. conditions pending (financial status (heheh), weather, trail conditions) i used boeshield in the summer, wet or dry, and Stihl chainsaw lube in the winter, as it consistantly maintains a lower viscosity. don't get me wrong, DEGREASING with WD-40 is great because thats what it's designed to do, BUT ITS NOT A LUBE!!!

so when i run outta of boeshield, i always use chainsaw lube. its designed to resist grime and wood pulp, while cooling and lubing the chain. great for mtb bike chains, degrease w/wd40, relube with Stihl after about 3 dirty rides, and you've gotta good thing goin'. The performance differance is VERY marginal, i find chainsaw lube appropriate for both summer and winter, and i can buy a quart of chainsaw stuff for $2.


stihl: lower maintainer, great all round performance, VALUE, and it's a cool blood-red colour.


go try it!

WINNER: Other

Date: June 11, 2002
Lobo writes:

Screw 'em all, just use Tri-Flow and spit.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 11, 2002
Lobo writes:

Screw 'em all, just use Tri-Flow and spit.

WINNER: Other

Date: May 23, 2002
Kev a cross-country rider from Madison, Wisconsin writes:

I have to agree with the guy who recommends hot parrafin wax. Oils are not good for chains. Oils attract grit which is mixed with the oil which then acts as an absrasive on the chain. Wax on the other hand repels grit and water.

For each bike I have two chains with SRAM gold links. One is always clean and ready to go on the bike. The gold links pop off easily without tools and I haven't had any failures with them on the trails yet. When I want to change chain I put the bike on the workstand and take the old chain off the bike (takes 15 seconds and no tools) and drop it into a container of Simple Green to soak for a few days. No srubbing or brushing is ever necessary. I then put the clean chain on the bike. After a few days of soaking I get parrafin wax and melt it in double boiler in a coffee can. To the wax I add a couple of tablespoons of Slick 50 Engine Treatment with PTFE ans stir. I drop the chain into the melted wax/PTFE mixture and let it sit a couple of minutes and then take it out and hang it up to cool. You can knock some of the excess wax if you want. Now it is ready to put back on the bike in seconds when needed.

This sounds like a lot of steps but it is actually really quick, easy and not messy. Your chain never really gets dirty (in fact it always looks new) with this method and any dirt ends up in the simple Green anyway. Many people who ride two chains and maintain them like this have used the same chains for years.

WINNER: Other

Date: May 5, 2002
chuba a cross-country rider from ca writes:

margarine works good although it attracts bugs

WINNER: Other

Date: May 5, 2002
Kazman a cross-country rider from USA writes:

Pedros Ice Wax has done me find for a few years. I've tried a couple others, but it actually does what the label says, as compared to others. It wicks away the dirt, and doesnt smell. Although, it would be a lot better if it had something to apply it on easier.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: May 3, 2002
fatso a cross-country rider from saint paul, mn writes:

I've never tried Lumpys or Boeshield and I don't have a reason to because White Lightning wins, hands down.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 26, 2002
Donnie Anderson a cross-country rider from Bathurst, NB, Canada writes:

For the past few years I'd break the chain every few rides, soak it in degreaser, gasoline, kerosean, etc... Then melt some parofine wax in an old pot and dip the chain. Let it hang to dry and put it back on the bike.

SOunds long and complicated? No scrubbing required on the chain just break it and soak it for a few hours. That's 1 minute. Then melt the wax and dip it. THat's another minutes. Put the chain back on the next morning before your ride and you're good to go. There's another minute. That's 3 minutes total for a perfectly cleaned and lubed chain. Soaking it will get all the gunk out of all the pivot points and dipping it in hot melted wax covers every nook and cranny including in between all the joints.

After 3 or 4 rides the wax is still on the chain and there is no crud whatsoever. The chain is practically sealed in a layer of wax. Paro wax is available in a big blocks at the grocery store for dirt cheap (it's the shit used for canning and stuff) As far as breaking the chain goes, I might try a SACH chain this year with the link. I may also try some of this high tech lube but I'm not expecting much. The good old parofine wax has kept the chain bone dry and clean. Not all dirty and shit like my friends bikes. Their chains make my hands all black. I can wipe my arse with my chain without a trace of skip mark.

Who cares what brand or how expensive your lube is. A clean and lubed chain is beter than a dirty chain that gets your hands all black. Clean it often and keep it lubed...replace it twice a year for minimal cog wear and your good to go. Stop whining and just ride. There are more important issues than brand of bike lube such as keeping your rims trued, having perfectly adjusted brakes, using a camelbak, wearing padded shorts and gloves.

I find breaking and soaking the chain very easy, fast, and hard to believe using a little brush and spray will work as good. Verdict: OTHER. I will use melted paro wax on the stove top until someone convinces me otherwise. And jsut for info I got the PARO wax tip out of 2 highly acclaimed MTB repair instructional books.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 13, 2002
Hank Prober a cross-country rider from Poverty Flat, CA writes:

Lube is like a woman: you can't ride either without it.
I've been using wax types mostly because I hate greasy drivetrains. But if it has to be a mud ride on the summers worn drivetrain, waxes are useless. Only thing to do is snap off the powerlink, clean in solvent, dry, and soak in motor oil. Your mud ride will lastfor a couple of hours, then out with the Phil to get you home. I like Pedro's best. White lightning is for roadies, really, it only lasts 30 minutes. Lube seems like such a waste of money. I'm going to experiment with motorcycle lubes and take that lead from some riders below. Also I made a lube out of industrial floor wax in ammonia as a solvent. This works preetty damn good, but is very difficult to dispense. Boeshield and Tri Flow smeel nasty to me. Prolink I must try. Alas I am still searching. And yes furniture wax does work preetty damns good too, and smells nice. I hate lube but love to ride my bike and my woman. Lubeth thy drivetrain and rejoice.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: April 12, 2002
micah r. a cross-country rider from colorado springs writes:

I'll be totally honest. I have only used pedros and white lightning. At first when I read whitelightning's clam that it cleaned the chain I didn't believe it. But after trying it: apply liberaly/let sit for a couple min./, I saw all this crud seep out of the chain (I'm not lying to ya) Then you wipe it off and repeat as mainy time as you want. (I personally use this type)

The pedros does the same thing, the only difference I noticed was that whitelightning has a little less viscosity (it's thiner/runnier)

Overall, they both work well in dry conditions (the alcohol type substance evaporates, leaving the (dry)wax to "lube" your chain. The only advice I would give: be sure to degrease your chain about every six months due to the fact that the wax left behind can and will build up. This build up needs to be removed.

If you have any questions on any thing bike related, feel free to e-mail me.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: March 27, 2002
dudley a weekend warrior from Bay Area, Ca writes:

I used Tri Flow to years. Contrary to popular beliefe; it worked very well in dry Calif. weather. (I don't ride in the wet if there's any way I can avoid it. Despise mud & wet.) Got tired of cleaning chain so much. Tried T-9. It works very well. Lasts about 70 miles, sometimes less. I wish it lasted 40 miles more, but I never clean my chain. Just pour it on each side of chain. spin the cranks for 5 minutes while shifing through all 27 gears. Take a shop rag & wipe it off for 5 minutes.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: March 17, 2002
ToddM a cross-country rider from ND writes:

Best compromise, doesn't attact a ton of dirt, lubes better than krytech, icewax, or white lighting. Wax is a pain to apply.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: March 14, 2002
High Plains Drifter a cross-country rider from Lago, USA writes:

I use Wrench Force Syn Lube. It works OK, but the chain must be degreased and relubed before each ride. I use the export degreaser. It is cheep and nasty and has the chain and cogs/cassette shining like noo. I have never tried anything else.

WINNER: Other

Date: March 10, 2002
Sprocketeer a cross-country rider from Narashino, Chiba, Japan (native of New York) writes:

I tried Krytec for about a year, and it performs really well, but it's a pain to clean the bike. The build-up is increadible. Still, if I were doing a marathon ride--like a century or more--I'd go with Krytec.

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: February 26, 2002
eddy422 a cross-country rider from MO writes:

pro-link is my choice. put it on per the instructions and it lasts longer than other lubes and works in all conditions. it is not messy, either.

WINNER: Other

Date: February 22, 2002
Conman a weekend warrior from Honolulu writes:

if you lube up often, who cares about how hi tech your oil is. A chain will wear no matter what, pleas tell me you can afford a chain for your 3K Ti bike.

WINNER: Other

Date: February 19, 2002
will a racer from Maine writes:

Haven't tried Boeshield or Crack Wax, but the others all suck in the wet. Pedro's is the best out of those though...

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: February 15, 2002
Biff a racer from Afghanastan writes:

I think that Pedro's lube works great and should be used with lycra shorts for best results. Rub on and then buff on with a up and down motion or in and out with use with a partner wearing lycra shorts.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: February 14, 2002
Henry a weekend warrior from California writes:

Boeshield rocks! Nothing even comes close to this stuff. No matter what conditions you ride boeshield doesn't disappoint. Boeshield does not flake off like a lot of the other wax based lubes out there. Boeshield does not collect dust and it repels water very well. Besides, The stuff is made by boeing. If this stuff works on 747's it will surely meet the demands of my bike.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: February 10, 2002
Dan a cross-country rider from San Diego CA writes:

I do a lot of riding, So far I like Finish Line Cross Country Lube. It will last somewhere around 100 miles. I was using Pedros Wrench Force Extra Dry Lube which might last 20 miles.

WINNER: Other

Date: February 2, 2002
smokey a cross-country rider writes:

my favorite is amsoil heavy duty metal protector. i use this on my bicycle and motorcycle chains. spray it on and let it set up overnight. it sets up as a wax that doesn't pick up dirt. my bike shifts smoother with the HDMP, too. i use SRAM chains with the quick disconnect link and clean them in citrus degreaser a couple of times a year. usually my chains will show less than 1/16" of wear in a year's time. chainrings and cassettes last longer, too. a 16 oz. can sells for $5.50 and lasts a lot longer than the small bottles of bicycle lube. works well on clipless pedals, too.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 31, 2002
Chase a weekend warrior from WA writes:

I'm a shop mechanic and I have a hella lot of experience with chain lube the best for dry weather is Pro Gold A.K.A "Prolink". White lightning is pure crap it doesn't last 1/2 a day, Pedros is good as is boeshield(cainsaw lube)finish line dry lubes are bad but their wet weather lube is sweet but it picks up tone of dirt pedros syn is also very good. triflow is a awful mess but it works well I hate It.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 31, 2002
coco a cross-country rider from usa writes:

The best!

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: January 24, 2002
Barry a cross-country rider from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada writes:

White lightning--no staying power
finish line Krytech--great for dry dusty conditions
Boeshield T-9----best for multiple riding conditions.Stays on,lasts long & has increased my drivetrain life. Nice,smooth running for those long hard rides.I ride in up to - 20 degrees c in the winter months. Haven't found anything better yet.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: January 17, 2002
Jerry a weekend warrior from Royal Oak, Michigan writes:

Even though all of the above lubes are great, I am still partial to white lightning bekuz it werks grate.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: January 13, 2002
William Syx-Spears a weekend warrior from Downey CA writes:

My next door neighbor likes his spray tube of Finish Line. as for me I've still got a huge stock pile of phil Wood Tennacious oil to use up. maybe next year 2003 I'll have to look at these "new" lubes

WINNER: Other

Date: December 26, 2001
Zed a cross-country rider from Hungary writes:

The Finish Line Krytech is a piece of crap. I had to re lube my chain after every 50 kms, but my rides usualy last at least 80 kms.
When I tried the white lightning I was really surprised. It works, and keeps the chain clean untill the temperature is above 5 degrees (Celsius).

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 23, 2001
Erlend a weekend warrior from Norway writes:

Nothing can beat the ice wax.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: November 22, 2001
Woody a racer from Nu Yawk writes:

Folks, does this question really merit a discussion?
I think not. This whole forum is driven by advertizing execs who sell the same product under ten different names!
Don't beleive me? Look at the labels. Many of the ingredients are the same, have similar mollecular structure, or are derivatives of the same common source: CRUDE OIL!
That's right kiddies! Crude oil is the base of 99% of these lubricants. Why would you even bother with them? I have a friend, who has a friend of a friend, who is dating this guy's second cousing, twice removed, who is a friend of a guy that works in a gasoline refinery. From him I bought a barrel of Barrents Sea Light Sweet crude for $25 a BARREL! If I need lube, I just dip the offending part right into the barrel, swirl it around, and I am done! Degreaser? Who needs it? All the gunk settles to the bottom of the barrel! I bought this barrel back in 1995, and I have yet to scrape the bottom!
The bottom line is that my chain is beautifuly black all the time! It also smells wonderful!
So why anyone would spend $6 or $7 US dollars for 6 US ounces of refined crude oil is beyond me!

Now where is that Crazy Bitch from Upstate Nu Yawk? Sounds like my kind of woman!!!

See Ya!

WINNER: Other

Date: November 19, 2001
Dustin a racer from Charlottesville, VA writes:

I like the Finish Line Krytech. It might not clean as well as White Lightning, but you should be scrubbing your chain down anyway. The Finish Line keeps you lubed longer, as well as clean, if you dont have time to lube up again.

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: October 30, 2001
nick a cross-country rider from USA writes:

Rock and Roll or Star bike lube. Makes all others go home. Rock and roll cleans your chain as it goes on. Star is from a ski wax company and you can get up to 400 miles with out having to reaply or clean your chain

WINNER: Other

Date: October 28, 2001
Jon Letendre a cross-country rider from Ontario, Canada writes:

You know what?? I've been a bike tech. for a while and Phil's is good shit so I don't know what to pick... check out Phil's. Norco sells it and they know their shit... Finish Line and White Lightning is good shit too though

WINNER:

Date: October 22, 2001
holden johnson a cross-country rider from Maryland writes:

I prefer Jergens, the others burn.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 7, 2001
mark a cross-country rider writes:

I use white lighting because i got fed up of all the cahinring tattoos from tri flow. Also if your chain is clean, you can just dump the bike in the back of the car and go.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: October 1, 2001
chris king a cross-country rider from pittsburgh, pa writes:

don't know if it's new or old-tech, but slick honey is the proverbial shiznits, folks. chain and suspension seals, i use it on both.

ck the lesser/'01 Sugar3

WINNER: Other

Date: September 25, 2001
JUSTIN ZAISER a weekend warrior from woodlands,tx writes:

I would say that I prefer prolink. It is cleaner then what you have offered and has a metal friction reducer.

WINNER: Other

Date: September 16, 2001
JD a weekend warrior from Western PA writes:

I use Maxima Chain wax. It's meant for motorcycles so it will stand up to anything a bike can throw at it. I've used it on my dirt and street motorcycles for years.

WINNER: Other

Date: September 14, 2001
Kent Roberts a racer from Neckoosa Wi writes:

I have used Finish Line Kryteck and I can tell you that it sucks. I did not stay on my cain at all. You almost have to cary the bottle with you so you can put some on every 20 minutes. The bike shop that I usally go to has given up on it becous they had poeple complaning about how it was not warking. The owner of the shop told me that it was not working for him at all. I have started to use Pedro's Ice Wax and I have not had nerly as meny probloms. Which does not say much. Considering how the other has even coust me a race when my chain started to stike to my gears that wore in good shape. I have not tride iney of the otheers. All I can say is that Ice Wax has worket the best for me so far.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: September 8, 2001
Trevor Martin a downhiller from Great Falls MT writes:

Ill only use White Lightning

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 3, 2001
darrel a weekend warrior from Denver writes:

ProLink for all applications

WINNER: Other

Date: August 28, 2001
Grant a racer writes:

ive used all of these products but only one works as well as itn satys
ice wax stics to my chain through every condition making it the best lube

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 25, 2001
chris a weekend warrior from canada writes:

used krytech for 2 yrs no problems, using white lightning at the moment,so far no problems.
i use citrusolve degreaser which is an industrial product that is
excellent, and then one of the lubes, no problems.
gonna try pedro's next.
but i think that they are all good products.

WINNER: Other

Date: August 22, 2001
Striker a cross-country rider from Mass writes:

WD40 works and is cheap :)

Otherwise Prolink works well if you want to spend the money

WINNER: Other

Date: August 17, 2001
a cross-country rider from Ottawa, Canada writes:

What's up with people talking about WD-40? It's a solvent for chrissakes!!! Choice of lube depends on conditions: dry = wax, wet = non wax. Nevertheless, I like wax even in wet because of its ability to shed the grit right out of the chain. So what if I have to reapply every ride? I find white lightning sticks around longer and sheds better than the other waxes, though I haven't tried boeshield...

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 12, 2001
Dan Wagner a cross-country rider from Denver, CO writes:

I didn't know that you could use chain lube for so many obscene tasks. Rocky Mountain riding requires dry lubes. Dust will kill you with a wet lube. And yet, nothing lubes better than a wet lube, which is why "race day" lubes are, you guessed it, wet. I hate it when White Lightning and Pedro's users bring their bikes into my shop-wax lubes cake on so fast and most people don't clean their drivetrains. Lovely. Finish Line Dry-red cap. Use it. Love it.

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: July 27, 2001
Lloyd a cross-country rider from Boizzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeee writes:

Dumonde-tech.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 18, 2001
jay a downhiller from ca writes:

crack wax works good when your in bed with another man but i vote forpedros.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: July 15, 2001
Garson a downhiller from WEST MASS!!! writes:

Never tried lumpies, but I personally like ice wax. Makes your chain fast and stays on.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: July 14, 2001
Matt a cross-country rider from Canada writes:

This stuff rocks!!!!!!!!!!! Very easy to apply and works awesome

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 11, 2001
Dimitris a cross-country rider from Ymittos,Athens,Greece writes:

Pedro's Ice Wax is cool,but you can't compare this or any other
lubricant with the "MOTOREX" Dry or Wet Lube.This one kicks ass!!!

WINNER: Other

Date: July 11, 2001
a cross-country rider writes:

Pedro's Ice Wax is cool,but you can't compare this or any other
lubricant with the "MOTOREX" Dry or Wet Lube.This one kicks ass!!!

WINNER: Other

Date: July 4, 2001
Anthony Wayne Nadeau from United States writes:

simply the best

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 3, 2001
AirKnight a cross-country rider from Amherst, NY writes:

I prefer Ice Wax over White Lightning because it's much thicker and keep dirt off better. It also stays on the chain longer than White Lightning

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: June 30, 2001
Jason a cross-country rider from Colorado writes:

If I had to pick on of these I would use the finish line stuff, just be sure to shake it up before using it. However, the best lube ever made is GT85 it is a penetrating lube that goes on wet and evaporates to leave a dry wax based lube. it rules.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 14, 2001
Crispy Crisco a racer from Crisco, TX writes:

Bacon Flavored Crisco, baby!!
Don't laugh, try it once and you'll see!

WINNER: Other

Date: June 14, 2001
a weekend warrior writes:

Bacon flavored Crisco is the only way to go.
Trust me on this one.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 14, 2001
a weekend warrior writes:

Bacon flavored Crisco is the only way to go.
Trust me on this one.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 4, 2001
Ed Henzi a weekend warrior from Westwood, CA USA writes:

If you haven't tried Break Free CLP by San/Bar you should. All that other high priced junk is just so much crap by comparison. Break Free has Mil Specs and is used by Military and Police forces around the world. It's been number one in the U.S. Military since 1979 or so. Sure, it's used on Machine Guns, M-16s and such, but it's also great on the chain and mechanism of a mountain bike. I use nothing else on mine.
It will make your bike mechanism run smooth as snot on a doorknob! Hey, don't take my word for it. Try it.

WINNER: Other

Date: May 30, 2001
writes:

All that stuff is too expensive!! I use Gunk Spray from any hardware store. It's about $2 for 12oz. Gunk spray comes in teflon and silicon. I use the silicon because it's waterproof and dirt resistant and it's not like a wax so you have less friction and no mess everywhere. I couldn't believe it when I sprayed that stuff on my chain...WOW!!!! The only thing I could hear when pedalling were the tires gripping the ground. Sometimes I have to look back to make sure that I shifted because I can't hear it if I'm offroad or there's wind blowing.

WINNER: Other

Date: May 30, 2001
Bruno from canada writes:

I use it on the road ,on a race bike .Iusually change my chain 2 time a year or about every 2000kms ..whit crack wax i ran 2 years whit the same chain...

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: May 30, 2001
Richie Rich a cross-country rider from Wisconsin writes:

C.B,your caustic humor is not appreciated.Nothing but Ice Wax for my baby.It's the best lube I've ever tried.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: May 27, 2001
Crazy Bitch a weekend warrior from Upstate NY writes:

Jesus Christ,a debate over lubes?Who honestly gives a shit?!

If you REALLY must know,yeah KY is the way to go,hee hee..oh,that's right we're talking bikes now,sorry..anyway,I soak my bike's chain in auto gas for 2 days,spray with WD-40,and mix with a cocktail of Finish Line and Pedro's.Nothin' works better.Try it.

WINNER: Other

Date: May 10, 2001
a cross-country rider writes:

Boeshield !!!

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: May 6, 2001
Byron Williams a racer writes:

Have never used anything other than White Lightining so I can't compare the other offerings. Sorry

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 27, 2001
Jedi a racer from Tatooine writes:

Depending on where you ride, and the conditions of the day, your lube will be different. I have found that in the treturous dry heat of Tatooine, White Lightning works the best for me. That and Master Yoda says so.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 22, 2001
Oskar a cross-country rider from Sweden writes:

Go for Finish Line Cross-country instead.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 22, 2001
a racer writes:

it's white it's fast it's white lightning

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 21, 2001
Sublime MTB a weekend warrior from Gilbertsville NY (Currently) writes:

I think they should add Free Rider to the list above.
Although I'm currently using White Lightining (I'm very happy with it btw) My fovorite woul have to be pedros Ice Wax. It always seems to keep my chain cleaner and I seemto have to use less of it. White Lightening is great but where the IceWax lasts a few days the lightening only lasts a couple days. Krytec I dond't like at all maybe I put it on wrong but.... The res i have yet to try. PEDRO!
Peace
http://www.cdsupreme.com

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: April 18, 2001
Philip Sabel a cross-country rider from Indiana writes:

When considering the ratio of cost versus efficiancy, WD-40 seems to be the only logical choice. Lubricant is applied and then it is ultimately removed by either nature or the degreasers these companies provide to mountain bikers at a drastically inflated cost. WD-40 is both the superior economical and performing choice.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 17, 2001
INSANE a weekend warrior from LA, CA, USA writes:

This is hilarious, i've never seen "crack wax" but it wins cause of the name alone.

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: April 14, 2001
Eskimo a weekend warrior from Idaho Falls, ID writes:

I have used White Lightning for 5 yrs. and have over 6000 miles on my two bikes and have never once had a problem in mud, sand, water, or snow. My chain stays clean and never binds and I have never had a problem with build-up. I can get about 30 to 40 miles of riding in really crappy conditions between applications. I use it on my derailleur pivot points, even though they say that's not a good idea, but I've never had a problem with sticking shifter mechanisms. I've tried other products and always went back to the White Lightning. The stuff is great!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 14, 2001
Eskimo a weekend warrior from Idaho Falls, ID writes:

I have used White Lightning for 6 yrs. and have over 6000 miles between my two bikes and have never once had a problem in mud, sand, water, or snow. My chain stays clean and never binds and I have never had a problem with sticking shift mechanisms. I used some chain wax once and immediately went back to the White Lightning. The stuff is great!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 13, 2001
zeb a cross-country rider from hickxvill writes:

All nice opinions---evidence? NONE HERE. What a joke. Even had someone suggest WD-40 as a chain lube.

WINNER:

Date: April 12, 2001
shit 4 brains a racer from Idaho writes:

I like to use snot. Just as much lubricating ability as the rest of this shit, though crack wax sounds fun. Lloyd! Wanna try?

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: April 10, 2001
Greg a cross-country rider from Colorado writes:

Schwinn Chain Wax. White lightning really su#%$.
You people quoting properties of lubes are really making some marketing people happy.
Try ALL of them. Ignore the packaging (except maybe the application instructions). See which works best for your application.
I happen to like the Campagnolo chain lube for road bikes. It's really really (I mean REALLY!) messy, chain is black in one ride, but it is almost like running your cars' timing chain IN oil rather than spraying it on and wiping it off.
Boeshield T-9 works OK, but when I worked as an Aviation Maintenance inspector, nobody had even heard of it. Most lubes we used were some type of mil-spec.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 10, 2001
Woody a weekend warrior from Nu Yawk writes:

That's the problem with the environment: Too many waxes/oils/lubricants that require special cleaners to remove them, only so you can reapply them.
Well boyo, I have the PERFECT SOLUTION!!! Hear me!! PERFECT!!
KY Jelly!! By cracky, if it's good enough for my old lady, it's good enough for my bike. So you say: "But it's water soluble, it will wash off!" But that's the beauty of it! Soap and water will get it off. If you ride in the rain, you are a moron, so why would you worry about chain lube?! So you say: "But what if I ride through water?" If you ride through water deep enough to get your chain wet, you are the same moron who rides in the rain!
But in case I ride and feel the need to reaply lube, I carry the large economical size bottle of KY with me! It also come in handy when I ride with a lady, and there is just not enough time for foreplay...if you get my drift...wink...wink!
So I vote for other!
KY for all!

WINNER: Other

Date: March 31, 2001
Ryan a cross-country rider writes:

well i use tri flow degreaser and lube..it works good...every lube is pretty good....but white lighting and finish line i would say are the winners here

WINNER: Other

Date: March 31, 2001
dude a weekend warrior from death valley writes:

I USE PALMOLIVE DISH WASH CLEANER TO WASH MY BIKE, ITS ALUMINUM, AFTER ITS WASHED THE THING BLINDS ME WITH ITS SHINE

WINNER: Other

Date: March 31, 2001
Lookout Park a cross-country rider from Iowa writes:

I have used White Lightning and Pedro's Ice Wax, but prefer my own concoction...paraffin and Marvel Mystery Oil. It is slower, but it is my choice.

WINNER: Other

Date: March 5, 2001
12footVert a downhiller from Canada writes:

I have tried almost every lube and found Castrol Synlube to be the best. (Where I live anyway)

WINNER: Other

Date: March 2, 2001
dennis a weekend warrior from bay area writes:

what are all these shitty lubes? get some pro link and put that on your chain. just look at all that stuff just drip off! and as an added bonus, if you order in the next ten minutes, the chain will clean itself and just get cleaner!

WINNER: Other

Date: February 23, 2001
Tim Emmens a weekend warrior from Vancouver bB.C. writes:

I've used chainsaw lubricant for 20 years, no problem. It's thick
like Phil Hill tenacious oil and cost $5 for 4 liters, thats about
a gallon for our U.S. friends. You could oil your chain daily for
the next ten years at that price.

WINNER: Other

Date: February 9, 2001
Chuck a weekend warrior from Anoka, MN writes:

T-9 no questions about it.. i've been using this stuff for 5yrs straight.. back in the day everyone seemed to carry it... i bought from colorado cyclist all the time.. then they dropped the line...
TAKE UP BOESHIELD PEOPLE.. now i rely on speedgoat for the magic juice

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: February 6, 2001
Matt Grothoff a cross-country rider from St Louis, Missouri writes:

i am all about white lightning, man. of course it takes a lot fo lubes whatever it is, but it is worth it. the best thingis that it builds up NO dirt at all, unlike my schwinn poly tech stuff.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: February 6, 2001
John R. McMahan a cross-country rider from Ojai, CA writes:

Triflow..No build up. Easier to apply and to clean off. Only downside is that it does collect some dirt but I clean my chain often.
The superior lube is worth it.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 28, 2001
AMY a cross-country rider from USA writes:

I hate a dirty chain.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: January 28, 2001
Mark L a cross-country rider from San Diego, CA writes:

This stuff gets the job done and it doesn't leave that nasty waxy film on your chain like white lightning. works great on pedals too!

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: January 22, 2001
Jwag a cross-country rider from San Clemente, Ca writes:

Pro-link Gold....The rest of these selections are jokes....Try it once you will never go back!

WINNER: Other

Date: January 17, 2001
KT a cross-country rider writes:

Tri-flow

WINNER: Other

Date: January 7, 2001
Mr. Stoner a cross-country rider from West Coast writes:

If ya smoke enough weed nothing really matters!

WINNER: Other

Date: January 7, 2001
orchid a cross-country rider from illinois writes:

lemon pledge, trust me.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 5, 2001
Smurf a cross-country rider from Gargamel's Castle writes:

Personally, I prefer the feel of good old petroleum jelly. Add just a touch of cheyenne paprika and feel the burn baby! However, being a lovely tree hugger myself, the more environmentally safe product would most certainly be KY Jelly--water based and totally biodegradable! I pick Lumpy's Crack Wax just because of the cutsie name! Sausage hiding is a growing business. Maybe you should invest in it too!

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: December 29, 2000
Dan Shaw a cross-country rider from Oshawa Canada writes:

From my experence with drivetrain lubs.The question is proper lubing,while not attracting dust and dirt.For this reason I allways use white lighting.The trick is not to allow a build up the lubricant.As the wax falls from your drivetrain it takes the crud with it

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: December 12, 2000
writes:

Slick 50 One Lube is the best!

WINNER: Other

Date: December 12, 2000
a racer writes:

clean, no chemical smell, dosen't crudd up drivetrain, none greasy and lasts well.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: December 10, 2000
Clean fingers a cross-country rider from New Jersey writes:

White Lighting works great in all condition, I've used it so long I forget what chain suck is.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: December 4, 2000
andrew a cross-country rider from kananaskis writes:

I have tried all these lubes except the lumpys crack wax. They all stink, I have to whiteligtning, krytech and ice my chain half way through the ride with these crappy lubes. Get something with oil in it, not wax.

WINNER: Other

Date: December 4, 2000
Jimm a cross-country rider from SoCal writes:

Schwinn Lube -- works better than White Lightning and just as well as Pedros Ice Wax....for alot less $$$. 90% of my rides are in dry conditions (I love SoCal!!!) so a wet lube is not my choice (toooo dirty). The wax lubes work very well and keep the drive train pretty clean. The only problems I've found with wax lubes are: 1) short life span (50 miles max); 2) virtually impossible to use at temps below 50; 3) can be difficult to clean from drivetrain.

WINNER: Other

Date: November 8, 2000
anthony martinez a cross-country rider from albuquerque nm usa writes:

My favorite for dusty courses is pedro's ice wax. The key is to apply to clean chain, wipe and let dry. "Layering" by repeating the process with the exception of wiping between applications seems to promote optimal lubrication for 30 or so dusty miles.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: November 6, 2000
David a weekend warrior from San Francisco writes:

I tried finish line and not very happy with the performance. Whie ligthning is the way to go.. Clean and dry ..

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 5, 2000
dan a weekend warrior from lakewood,ca writes:

Clean way to go and it works.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 4, 2000
alex a cross-country rider from Raleigh writes:

Waxes suck! they totally gunk up your cassette, and collect all the dirt out on the trail like a magnet. If you want something that's gonna help clean your cassette/sprocket while lubing your chain, get Tri-flow (with teflon). It liquidizes the dirt so it runs off your chain, while lubricating the chain at the same time.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 27, 2000
a downhiller writes:

Crisco, trust me....

WINNER: Other

Date: October 27, 2000
Brandon a weekend warrior from Houston writes:

NONE OF THESE!!! THESE ARE WAX. USE SPRAYS!!! THEYRE BETTER!!!

WINNER: Other

Date: October 23, 2000
Bleeder a cross-country rider from Jacksonville, Florida writes:

...don't have anything better to do, do you??? Sad...

WINNER: Other

Date: October 20, 2000
Willie a racer from Furriest Freelton writes:

None of the above. They're all either a drag to apply, and the wax never lasts, though it is clean, but so is my chain after I run it under the tap. The wet stuff attracts dirt and wrecks your ride. So, try Finish Line Teflon Plus, but clean your chain before application and wipe off all the residual lube thoroughly after 1/2 an hour. In a pinch follow Castrol guy's suggestion, which works, or try 3 in 1 oil for wet and snowy conditions, truck oil also works, like 40 w whatever.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 10, 2000
clarence a cross-country rider from Canada, the land of eternal snow. writes:

Castrol motorbike chain lube.
It's cheap. It's long lasting. It's waterproof. It's bubbling. It feels cold (that's the volatile solvent evaporating). It penetrates.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 10, 2000
clarence a cross-country rider from canada, the land of eternal snow writes:

Castrol motorbike chain lube: you spray it on, it bubbles and pushes the dirt out, the heavier duty oil with volatile solvent gets into the parts and keeps them running. It's also cheap.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 9, 2000
Jason Kassis a cross-country rider from Tolono, IL, USA writes:

I haven't used EVERY available product on the market but of the ones I've used Pro Gold lube is the best (progoldmfr.com). Stuff is amazing. Goes on thin but works great. Doesn't collect crap. Ever. You'll spend less time cleaning gunk off your chain and more time in the saddle.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 9, 2000
Greg a weekend warrior from Northern New York writes:

My friend TLS uses it on me all the time and it works perfect! Never seems to run and holds its consistency so there's not a lot of clean up (of the oil at least). Works better than butter!

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: October 7, 2000
Gary a racer from Toronto, Canada writes:

I have tried Pedro's Ice wax and the T9 lasts longer and attracts far less dirt.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: October 5, 2000
dan a weekend warrior from lakewood,ca. writes:

clean to use and it works

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: October 3, 2000
SRB a racer from Sydney Australia writes:

Gozon is the best chain lube ever. I bought a spray can of Gozon several years ago when I was in Englan, but no-one seems to sell it anymore. Does anybody know where I can buy it in Australia or on-line?

WINNER: Other

Date: September 30, 2000
Martin a cross-country rider writes:

Pedro's does it for me in my riding conditions (dry, dusty to hardpack). Tried White Lightning, but it still squeaks and needs to be cleaned regularly or else it forms a dirty deposit, I kid you not. When the Pedro's goes on, the chain is silent , shifts slickly, and looks like I just washed it, even though it's been unwashed for 2 months !

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: September 26, 2000
Uncle Jesse a racer from Hazard, S.C. writes:

Castrol 20W50 out of an eye dropper or a TriFlow bottle. $1.50 a quart, the cheapest you can get. It lasts about 150 miles between applications. But, you must wipe the excess off the chain, inside and out and off the chain rings or else you will have a gritty mess. Use an SRAM chain with the removable link so you can easily take your chain off and clean it in a parts cleaner. Clean off the solvent with carb cleaner, let it dry and oil it.

WINNER: Other

Date: September 21, 2000
Luke a cross-country rider from Knoxville,TN,USA writes:

White lighting. Lasts longer than krytech, cleaner than pedros, cheaper than boeshield, and easier than crack wax.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 19, 2000
JC a cross-country rider from TORONTO CANADA writes:

Great for the summer but its like oatmeal in the winter..

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 18, 2000
matt a cross-country rider from Leicester, UK writes:

I've only tried Krytech and it seems to work well.
Took me bloody ages to remove the grease that shimano put on their chains when new.... Does anybody know what it is? Whatever it is, it attracts grit like a magnet to iron filings..

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: September 18, 2000
sprain a cross-country rider writes:

Been using it for this season. Smooth shifting, eliminated my chain suck problems and is clean. I typically reapply often. Only drawback is application out of the bottle.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 10, 2000
rex a weekend warrior from usa writes:

I use mobil 1 aerosol. Got it at wallmart and it's super hi tech lube

WINNER: Other

Date: September 10, 2000
rex a weekend warrior from usa writes:

I use mobil 1 aerosol. Got it at wallmart and it's super hi tech lube

WINNER: Other

Date: September 6, 2000
farm animal a weekend warrior from kc,mo writes:

i have used boesheild on an ocean sail boat... the stuff holds up to that type of abuse really well... i have not tried it on a bike though... i do use pedros and it is ok.. i have stopped on rides and reapplied it also... but i really like the name crack wax, and i know a guy named lumpy!!! a new winner.... but i vote other cause the verdict is out

WINNER: Other

Date: September 5, 2000
butt sex brother a racer from sex world writes:

I like to have anal sex and use the crack wax. it keeps everything thing in check for my gay sex. this way not all this blood leaks out my ass but just crack wax and vaseline. anyone want some hot man sex?

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: September 2, 2000
Schmilka a weekend warrior from Holland writes:

KY Jelly. Best lube in the world and after that comes Krytech, got that.

WINNER: Other

Date: August 27, 2000
Andy Nottestad a weekend warrior from Boise, ID writes:

Pedro's Ice Wax-good wet or dry

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 27, 2000
writes:

!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 26, 2000
J.R. a cross-country rider from State College pA writes:

T9 is the best. period.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: August 24, 2000
robert rothstein a cross-country rider from sacramento, ca. writes:

rock and roll lube, if for no other reason than the name

WINNER: Other

Date: August 23, 2000
Whitey Leeland a weekend warrior from Boston, MA writes:

I love crack wax - my dog Casey likes it too - plus my friend Greg and I like to take pictures with it..

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: August 23, 2000
RUG420 a cross-country rider from NORTH CAROLINA writes:

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROPERLY LUBE UP BEFORE A BIG DATE. WHITE LIGHTNING IS TOO RUNNY, IT JUST DRIPS DOWN YOUR LEG. PEDROS LEAVES A BURNING SENSATION BACK THERE. FINISH LINE ISN'T BAD,AND I'VE NEVER HEARD OF BOESHIELD. OBVIOUSLY I PREFER LUMPY'S CRACK WAX. OH, BY THE WAY, THEY ALL WORK WELL ON BIKES TOO...

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: August 20, 2000
Kirk a weekend warrior from Irvine, CA writes:

Finish Line

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: August 17, 2000
wecf writes:

white lightning waorks well.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 17, 2000
jimmy a weekend warrior from gorguh writes:

dubbayew dee fortee

WINNER: Other

Date: August 16, 2000
Jeb Ecknred a racer from alabama writes:

I don't know about all these so called WAXES and what not, I get my bike lubed the same way I lube up my wife. GENUINE CANOLA CORN OIL! Nothin else compares to that smooth feel on the skin and the way it makes her breasts glisten when she's wrestling the hogs in the barn. Bottom line - I own a bicycle, and you can't PROVE I stole it neither, NOW GIT OFF MY PROPERTY!!!

WINNER: Other

Date: August 15, 2000
Mike a weekend warrior from Madison, WI writes:

Tried Boeshield, White Lightning(Raceday) and Finish Line; have not tried the others. Boeshield gets my vote becuase it lasts and is economical becuase I only have to lube every couple hundred miles.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: August 15, 2000
Mike a cross-country rider from Illinois writes:

I don't know about White lightning but the girls all call me vanilla thunder!

WINNER: Other

Date: August 15, 2000
Mike a cross-country rider from Illinois writes:

Tri-flow is the best, why? Beacause i said so, AND because it smells like BANANAS! hu hu hu hu, lumpy's crack wax, for you ass boners out there.

WINNER: Other

Date: August 13, 2000
tatum30 a cross-country rider from Oregon writes:

Worked great,but this is in no way moonshine,trust me!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 13, 2000
Jay a cross-country rider from Orange County, California writes:

My shop was out of White Lightning so I tried Pedro's Ice Wax. I liked the look and feel of the stuff. After thoroughly cleaning and prepping my chain, I applied per directions. My first long ride (it's dusty here) the chain was creaking and groaning. I cleaned again, applied more Ice Wax. This time I just got a little clicking noise. So I simply wiped it off and put some White Lightning back on and the noises were all gone. I'm stick with White Lightning. Heck, it works. (I'll keep trying the Ice Wax on the road bike for now.)

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 11, 2000
S White a cross-country rider from ABQ, NM writes:

I used White Lighting for a long time but I'm sick of how clogged it gets in the bottle. It also didnt seem to hold up well on long dusty rides, my chain would sound dry as a bone. I switched to Pedros Ice Wax and I really like it. It keeps the drivetrain cleaner than White Lighting ever did and seems to hold up well, plus no clogged bottles with it.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: August 11, 2000
Doc a weekend warrior from Roanoke, VA writes:

got a pedro's machine and it cleans the chain up really well very quickly, then use white lightning - my fav - but you need to clean up the excess and clean chain a lot (we ride in the mud a lot) or you get chain suck - but that happens with all the lubes I've tried when the chain gets dirty or muddy.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 10, 2000
Pollster a weekend warrior writes:

Vote counts to date:

VOTES.....LUBE
99........Other
90........White Lightning
26........Boeshield T-9
23........Pedros
19........Finish Line
14........Lumpy's
11........(blank)

379.......Pro Link

I'm with the Others on this one. T9 is best of listed, though.

WINNER: Prolink Gold

WINNER: Other

Date: August 10, 2000
Itsprolink a racer writes:

WINNER: Prolink Gold!

WINNER: Other

Date: August 4, 2000
LubeMan a downhiller writes:

Hey dudes - go with astrolube ! Keeps slick for hours of action- no friction at all...if it dry a little spit keeps it loose.

WINNER: Other

Date: August 3, 2000
Pete Cafarella a racer from washington twp. NJ writes:

Amsoil is the only lubricant that works and dosent suck ass. pedros, finishline, bowshield. they are all crap. amsoil MP (Metal Protector) is the best stuff ever

WINNER: Other

Date: August 3, 2000
Mike a weekend warrior from Springfield writes:

Crack wax, hu hu hu hu hu hu hu

WINNER: Lumpys Crack Wax

Date: August 2, 2000
DR. DRE a weekend warrior from B.D.P. writes:

WHITE LIGHTNING IS MY PERSONAL CHOICE. SELFCLEANING, MAKES YOUR DRIVETRAIN SILENT. AND JUST MAKE SURE YOU WIPE OF THE EXCESS AFTER YOU APPLY YOUR DRIVETRAIJN WILL STAY PRETTY CLEAN AND NOT GET ALL GUKKED UP LIKE WITH OTHER STUFF. WITH THE EXCPETION MAYBE OF THE PEDRO'S

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: August 1, 2000
scott from windsor writes:

i have a norco scrambler and white lightning works great

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 31, 2000
Bill a weekend warrior from Albq, NM writes:

White Lightning is too thick. Take all those specialty waxy lubes and use them. Then, go down to the bike shop, buy a spray can of plain old Finish Line Bicycle Lube with Teflon. It's long lasting, cheap, and easy to use. **I live and have only biked in a dry climate

WINNER: Other

Date: July 26, 2000
Velovice a cross-country rider from OR writes:

Never tried crack wax. A two month old (2/3 full) bottle of W.L. began to gell inside the bottle and would not dispense any more lube for me. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. The T-9 takes too long to set up and the bottle leaks so I quit using it. F.L. works good but gets too dirty on a dry trail. So I'm down to Pedros. It isn't perfect, but it holds up well on all day, dusty rides. Can't forget to use it for each ride though. I like to go over my bike after each ride so applying lube on a regular basis isn't a problem to me. There must be something out there that works well and doesn't cost ten dollars per ounce.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 24, 2000
Wes Davidson a cross-country rider writes:

They all suck compared to prolink

White lightning Sucks

PROLINK raises the rent for all you jokers

WINNER: Other

Date: July 21, 2000
Zach a cross-country rider from Chicago, IL writes:

Krytech just sucks, Ice Wax dies quickly, WL is best for dry, never tried crack wax or boeshield.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 19, 2000
ge a racer writes:

If you use WD-40 please do not post, you have no idea what you are talking about!
White Ligtning has soap in it and like Pedros Ice Wax and Lumpy's Crack Wax will dirty your chain as it collects dirt and grim. The Finish Line product works well, I have found that Rock and Roll works even better, especially on the trial, however I am still in search of the "best"

ge

WINNER: Other

Date: July 19, 2000
ge a racer writes:

If you use WD-40 please do not post, you have no idea what you are talking about!
White Ligtning has soap in it and like Pedros Ice Wax and Lumpy's Crack Wax will dirty your chain as it collects dirt and grim. The Finish Line product works well, I have found that Rock and Roll works even better, especially on the trial, however I am still in search of the "best"

ge

WINNER: Other

Date: July 16, 2000
butt sex boy a downhiller from sex world writes:

baby ice wax makes some great lube for ANY occasion, and butt sex boy here would know best, it's great to fit big things in tiny places. it's crazy, and the CRACK wax is great when my lover uses that and i use the Ice Wax

WINNER: Other

Date: July 12, 2000
Kev a racer from Canada writes:

WHITE LIGHTNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 11, 2000
Chris a cross-country rider from Vancouver Island, BC writes:

Started using White Lightning on a trip to Utah because I didn't want to collect sand. Works awsome keeps drivetrain nice and clean. Use to be constantly cleaning drive train. A boring job I'm sick of doing. Since I started using White Lightning I rarely need to do major cleanings.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: July 9, 2000
Adam a racer from Canada writes:

I've tried Crack Wax and White Lightning. White Lightning wears away too fast and I liked Crack Wax. Right now I use Prolab Antifriction Lubricant. It works very well.

WINNER: Other

Date: July 7, 2000
gravity a downhiller writes:

finishline

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: July 5, 2000
Private Idaho a cross-country rider from Cambridge MA writes:

Over-all I've allways liked Tri-Flow. However after moving to cape cod and doing a lot of riding is sand I switched to KryTech. A lot of lubes will attract sand and gum up you drive train, KryTech won't.

However I don't have experience with T-9, Lumpy's or Ice Wax.

Never use WD-40 for anything. Over time it will absorb water and you'll have rust problems. So unless you like cleaning your bike every time it gets wet dont use WD-40

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: June 30, 2000
RastaRider from Humboldt writes:

PARRAFIN!! parrifin is the god lube. Just melt some household parrafin wax down and coat your chain in it. Be sure to use degreaser first. Jah Love.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 28, 2000
Anakin a weekend warrior from Deep Space 9 writes:

My friend use WD-40 to lube his gun, I tried it on my chain and it works fine.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 21, 2000
Aaron a weekend warrior from Portland, OR writes:

White Lightning...accept no imiations.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: June 21, 2000
Wrench a cross-country rider from Canada writes:

I have not tried Boeshield, however, these wax lubricants are a cleaning nightmare!!! Try getting caked on wax off of drivetrain parts!!! Use TRi-Flow, best all-aroung lube. Finish Line Dry lube works well for dry conditions to keep drivetrain clean as well.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 19, 2000
john snyder a weekend warrior from massachusetts writes:

I prefer white lightning because it is good for everything and it gets the job done. also, the price is pretty reasonable and it is easy to apply.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: June 11, 2000
C Lee a weekend warrior from Anchorage,Ak writes:

ProLink. Works great when used as directed. Keeps chain clean and quiet. TriFlow is next, but collects dirt pretty bad.

WINNER: Other

Date: June 7, 2000
Kman a cross-country rider from TX writes:

White Lightning before every ride makes me happy. It's clean and does what it should.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: June 4, 2000
Tyler a racer from Chattanooga, TN writes:

ICE WAX

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: May 17, 2000
smokey strodtman a weekend warrior from gilliam, MO usa writes:

for chains, whether bicycle or motorcycle, amsoil heavy duty metal protector is the best lube i have ever used, and i've tried a lot of them. spray it on, wipe off the excess, and give it about 15 minutes to set up. my motorcycle will usually go at least 5,000 miles between chain adjustments(9,800 miles is my record). i've had such good luck with amsoil products that i became a dealer. for cables, pro gold lube is the best! easy to use and lasts!

WINNER:

Date: May 4, 2000
Mike a weekend warrior from Madison, WI writes:

I have tried White Lightning Raceday, Finish Line Dry and other generic lubes and the one that easily lasts 3 times as long between applications is Boeshield. Definatly worth the money.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: May 2, 2000
Jethro Boudin a weekend warrior from USA writes:

I use OIL. Call me crazy.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 29, 2000
bob a racer writes:

good stuff

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: April 22, 2000
GT Boy a downhiller from Canada writes:

Now, Im A DH singletrak nut and sometimes have to pedal up to the trailhead. Ive tried other lubes but I always end up with Krytech. Its absolutly the best lube there is! Its not messy and slimy like other lubes nor do u have to apply it every single ride. It builds up after awhile so if u miss a lube a ride, its no biggy. So Krytech rulz all!

WINNER: Finish Line Krytech

Date: April 12, 2000
Paul a racer from Brisbane, Australia writes:

I cant remember the last time I lubed my chain and it dosent make a noise and still runs smooth. (I ride every day). Last time I lubed it I used silicon spray (soaks into metal....dont get it on your wheel)and then a short time later put on some ice wax(i think,something with ice in the name anyhow)and sice then everything has been hunky dory. White lightening works well also.

WINNER: Other

Date: April 4, 2000
writes:

I HAVE USE THEM ALL AND PRO GOLD CHAIN LUBE BEATS THEM ALL HANDS DOWN IT LAST LONGER AND REALY DOES ALL THAT THEY CLAIM UNLIKE MOST HYPE THAT GOES ALONG WITH PRODUCTS FOR AN EXAMPLE I CLEAND MY CHAIN WITH DEGRESER AND FOR GOT TO RELUBE IT WELL THE PRO GOLD TREATS THE METAL AND LUBES THE CHAIN ALSO NOW TO THE POINT AFTER CLEANING MY CHAIN WITH DEGRESER I FORGOT TO RELUBE IT AND RODE FOR ABOUT 2 HRS BEFORE I HEARD A SQUEEK FROM THE CHAIN OR DRIVE TRAIN. THIS STUFF DOES ALL THE INFOMERICAL HYPE THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT HANDS DOWN THE BEST LUBE FOR ANY BIKE CHAIN.

WINNER: Other

Date: March 28, 2000
Can Adian a weekend warrior from CANADA, Coquitlam writes:

I ride Kona (the best north shore bike) and use LPS-1, IT IS INEXPENSIVE AND WORKS LIKE MARZOCCHI BOMBERS, ITS NECTOR.

WINNER: Other

Date: March 25, 2000
am a cross-country rider from montreal writes:

White Lightening. While it doesn't last long (about 1-2 rides depending on conditions) I is the only "dry" lube that I've tried that is really dry and does not attract dirt. It is important however to follow the directions about removing every trace of old lube and degreaser and I find it works better if put on, wiped of and then reapplied and left on thick (who cares if theres a lot of it as it doesn't attract dirt). The only weakness I can think of is that it does gunk up the cassete with wax that is not easy to remove. What I really love about it is being able to look down at my chain during a ride and see it shinning.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: March 14, 2000
X-Canada a cross-country rider from canada writes:

Long distance on trails.
This stuff works.
Long time between applications.
Good in wet, good in dirt, just plain good.
Get it.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: March 4, 2000
ben miller a weekend warrior from new yourk writes:

i think tha white lightning last for a long time but when it gets wet it bites the big one

WINNER: Other

Date: March 4, 2000
ben miller a weekend warrior from new yourk writes:

i think tha white lightning last for a long time but when it gets wet it bites the big one

WINNER: Other

Date: February 23, 2000
Boy Wonder a weekend warrior from Earth writes:

The White Lightning works great for me. I started using the cheap Schwinn chain lube, but it gummed up my cassette and rear derailluer bad. Then I tried the Dry Lube and other than then the fact that you have to put it on before every ride, it has kept the gears clean.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: January 31, 2000
a downhiller writes:

Just do like i do and use some 90 wt .

WINNER: Other

Date: January 29, 2000
24ourman a cross-country rider from PA writes:

Lube is overrated. When your chain overheats, apply urine from a natural hose. Carry extra chains and chain tool in case urine method fails. Caution: Immediate consumption of power bars after chain removal may cause illness.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 27, 2000
Aaron McDonald a downhiller from London writes:

I think that all you bike riders should wack a 1100 cc ducati motor on your leight weight frames, then see how fast you'll get down thoes hills you BASTARDS!!!!!!!!

WINNER: Other

Date: January 26, 2000
David Larkins a racer from Asheville, NC writes:

I must say that Boeshield is the best chain lube on the market. I haven't been able to find it in anything but aerosol however and i don't like that cause then it's just messy. I take a small bottle that i use to put ink in my printer cartridges and it has a small needle like tip on it, it works great, just spray the boeshield into that little bottle, let the aerosol propellent evaporate out, and lube away. You must do this at least 24 hours before you ride though, since it takes an awful long time to dry. If i'm in a pinch and don't have 24 hours, i use ice wax. I found that you really shouldn't mix lubes though, they sometimes can work against eachother.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: January 21, 2000
LISA a cross-country rider from NY writes:

well if you can buy your groceries at the same place u buy ur lube and you think that the lube is good......well.....you'll find out soon enough.

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: January 20, 2000
matt a cross-country rider from Madison, WI writes:

KY jelly works the best in all conditions, unless you have access to a real girlfriend. It will not break down any rubber/silicon products. It is fully intert and will not break down or corode any substance. It has also been known to increase the modulus of elasticity(stiffness) of steel and other alloys, and the best part: no waiting for it to dry, just apply with vigorous strokes and you're all set.

WINNER: Other

Date: January 9, 2000
Ice ManII a cross-country rider from Canada writes:

Rode them all
krytech & White Lightening are similar, but Krytech is messier
Both suck in wet conditions, and don't last long in dry conditions either
Lumpys just plain out suckx
Ice Wax is good
But T-9 is the best. Doesn't wash off, last forever, works in ALL conditions. The only bad thing is it is expensive!

T-9 all the way!

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: January 7, 2000
IdBuRnS a cross-country rider from Fairfax, VA writes:

I've used almost all of them and Ice Wax is the best for dry and thick, muddy conditions. When the mud gets soupy you need something thicker like Pedro's ATB SYN Lube.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: January 5, 2000
marbsy a downhiller from vic, ozy writes:

as DAD use to say you cant beat good ole VASSO and or mums sowing machine oil.
good on ya mum vasso's the one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WINNER: Other

Date: December 24, 1999
Dick Gozinya a racer from Denver, Colorado writes:

White Lightning is good...but original, not race day.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 30, 1999
yak a cross-country rider from minneapolis, mn writes:

Boeshield! Most people that I know use It don't ley it dry overnight. Degrease your drivetrain, dry thoroughly, lubricate somewhat liberally, let it dry overnight. Wipe off excess film. You're now good for at least 100 miles, even in mud. White Lighting wears too fast. White Lightning is second, if you plan on washing and degreasing frequently. But for the long haul, Boeshield is it man!

WINNER: Boeshield T-9

Date: November 25, 1999
Russell a cross-country rider from Baton Rouge,la writes:

I work at a bike shop and have tried lots of lubes. The krytech is alright but white lighting is the best by far.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 17, 1999
buba a racer from bubville writes:

Chicken fat works the best. Heat it up a bit to get it runny and then dip the chain in and let it sit for a while. Then wipe it down and you are set. Use a rag though not paper towels 'cause they will just stick to the chicken fat. You can use bacon grease in a pinch, but stay away from the salt-cured stuff. If you want to be fancy, try some rendered rabbit fat. It picks up less dirt. To clean, get the best moonshine you can afford, or make your own. You will leave all those sissy city boys in the dust.

WINNER: Other

Date: November 11, 1999
gollum a cross-country rider from NoCal writes:

Well, ummm, depends.... for dry riding this is my shtick; after ride, clean bike, clean chain, apply standard WL, spinspinspin, wipe and go drink beer - before next ride, apply coat of WL RaceDay, spin and wipe and ride. Found it to be good for up to 50 or so miles of dryness before clackety sounds appear and performance goes buhbye. On road bike this lasts me about 200+.
Now, when things get wet, I switch to Finish Line red sauce, or Daemon Semen. I tried motorcycle chain lube once but the shear was too much. I felt like I was dragging a rock!
For other parts of the bike, I use a combo of WL, Finish Line and FL teflon spray. And Phils Tenacious grease, and WTB GreaseGuard grease. And Spam on the downtube when it gets really gloppy and sloppy. And Johnnysnot for my Gripshift shifters. And KY jelly too!!! Isn't lubrication lovely?!?!

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 8, 1999
Me a cross-country rider from Canada writes:

WL unless your a mud maniac

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: November 5, 1999
Richard Simms a racer from Williamsburg,VA writes:

To rate all of these lubricants in one forum is absurd. There are places to lubricate on a mountain bike, and they don't all require the same stuff. I have done a variety of tests on substances most often used as chain lubes, and some should never be used on chains, yet they are great otner ares. For Chains: unless you take the chain off of the bike, you can never get it clean with those silily crank through boxes and degreaser...where does the degreaser go when you put your lube on over it? Is iit totally clean? Get a master link (such as the Missing Link) and take the damn thing off and soak/swish it around in degreaser then solvent...such as lacquer thinner or carb cleaner...something that will evaporate quickly...better still, blow it dry with air. You don't get it clean with a repeated bath in degreaser, some of which stays put with some of the grit and dirt. With the chain aoff, and clean, you can dip in R.J.Hock's Chain Wax, or a variety of other hot-dip wax chain lubes. Everything else is second rate. Hock's Chain wax is loaded with Teflon's cousin, PTFE, which helps it repel water and dirt, while making shifting effortless. Once waxed properly, chains and the lubrication last a lot longer. My tests have shown that Schwinn's Cirtrus Aerosol Chain Wax is the next best product as a pure chain lubricant. It is the quickest of the aerosols to dry and sets up almost as thick as dip wax. It is very tenacious and really waterproof. I used it on the winch I used, underwater, to hoist my plum trees back into the ground after Hurricane Andrew. The winch is still in the back yard, and still rust free...everywyhere!
Third choice chain lube-Ice Wax. It drips on, making it harder to penetrate, but it does set up with thick deposits to occlude dirt. It doesn't penetrate as well as Schwinn's aerosol chain wax, or hot-dip-wax and it doesn't dry quite as quickly, but it's the next best on the list.
Deraileures: The best way to lube a deraileur is, like the chain, to clean it first. Short of miracle widgets, the best way to clean a deraileur is to remove the rear wheel, and of course, you'll have the chain off for cleaning/switching with spare chain, anyway. Carb cleaner works great, here. Berkebile 2+2 is the one carb cleaner that evaporates with no oily petrolium residue, making it easier to lubricate. A few blasts with the air gun will get every last bit of solvent and dirt out of the deraileur's guts. Schwinn's Citrus, Aerosol Chain wax is perfect here, as it penetrates, dries quickly and leaves a heavy deposit of lubricating media held in place by tenacious wax. If you don't have carb cleaner or an air gun, in the aerosol form, Schwinn's chain wax will still cut through any old lube, grease and dirt, and foam it away.
Though it does not set up as heavy a deposit as the Schwinn Wax, Boeshield-T9 still has a great penetrating ability and is very tenacious. It takes longer to dry, but it is a super protectant, against rust. Its tenacity and penetrating properties make it an excellent deraileur cleaner and lubricant.
Cable lubes: For all the reasons that make the Schwinn and Boeshield lubes superior for deraileurs, they are also good cable lubes. Being wax based, they wil not interfere with teflon and other lined cables. Being wax based, they are also occlusive seals, keeping the cable from dragging contaminants into the liner. Your cable housings may not rust, but without something on them, cables will eventually rust. A good penetrating wax based lubricant will protect, seal and lubricate. if you are going to ride a mountain bike, you need more than just a can of fairy-dust

WINNER: Other

Date: November 1, 1999
Kevin Stroup a weekend warrior from Houston, TX writes:

Man, let me tell you that the best lubricant I have found is some stuff called "769". This stuff penetrates like you wouldn't believe. And it keeps my stuff totally rust free. Its by some company called Jet-Lube.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 28, 1999
Names aren't important a downhiller from Marin County writes:

OK... First I used the Finish. L. but it came off too fast. Then I went to White Lightning b/c I liked the detergent idea. Then I tried Dupont Teflon drivetrain lube. Let me tell you, I like it!!!!! So much I bought 40 more. (It comes in a little plastic syringe) This stuff not only lubes, but adds a teflon coating to your parts for extra protection and it lasts a long time. (Now I occasionally use other lubes on top of it, but not white lightning b/c of the detergent.)You can also use it on most other moving parts.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 26, 1999
Rob Pilip a weekend warrior from Edmonton Canada writes:

You know what is better than all of these fancy products combined- three in one oil. It flows in so nicely, feels so smooth, attracts lillte muck, and just plain out-performs any other lube out there. And at like 1/5 the cost of all these gimmicky brands, It almost too good to be true.

WINNER:

Date: October 23, 1999
Don't Do It Len a weekend warrior from Denver writes:

Pedro's Ice Wax Rules. Boeshield Sucks and White Lightning is lame.

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: October 21, 1999
Linc-age a downhiller from Vancouver, Canada writes:

PEDRO's ICE WAX IS THE BEST!!!

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: October 14, 1999
Rick Malone a weekend warrior from Bristol, England writes:

If you can get it try X-Lube from XLite, unfortunately probably not available stateside. Failing that anything from Finish Line.

WINNER: Other

Date: October 5, 1999
Ben a cross-country rider writes:

Pedros is great, but i like the Syn Lube better than the Ice wax, Both are excellent though and work like magic. Pedros all the way

WINNER: Pedros Ice Wax

Date: September 28, 1999
Kent Shovennoe a cross-country rider from Bathurst, NSW, Australia writes:

White Lightning, coz its the only stuff sold down here.

WINNER: White Lightning

Date: September 28, 1999
Kent Shovennoe a cross-country rider from Bathurst, NSW, Australia writes:

White Lightning, coz its the only stuff sold down here.

WINNER: White Lightning

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