ProGold Prolink chain lube Reviews

ProGold Prolink chain lube

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Prolink chain lube

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Submitted by Mike D a Weekend Warrior from Cincinnati, Ohio Date Reviewed: 4/19/2008 7:52:49 PM
Duration Product Used:	Less than 1 month
Price Paid:	$6
Purchased At:	Ebay
Strengths:	Lasts for a long time. Repels water like crazy. Don't need to apply before every ride. Cleans and lubes at the same time. Can be used as a wet or dry lube according to the riding conditions.
Weaknesses:	None
Similar Products Tried:	Pedro's Ice Wax
Bike Setup:	2004 Specialized Rockhopper
Bottom Line:	Using this lube will bring your chain back to life. Gears will shift smoothly and accurately. I find myself looking down to make sure it did shift because I won't feel or hear anything as with other lubes. I also use it to lube my cables, it works great. I am done searching for the right lube. I am no longer going to waste my time or money on bad products that only last for 10 minutes. Now I enjoy the ride instead of worrying if my chain is lubed for the ride or not. I only need to apply it about 3 rides or so. People say that it smells, but I really don't know what they're talking about. It might have a little smell at first application, but after it soaks into the chain it's all good. And for the price you really can't find a better product. Even the more expensive lubes don't even come close. So don't waste your money on other imitators and get the real thing.
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Submitted by Lenny a Cross Country Rider from Kanata, Ontario Date Reviewed: 2/14/2008 8:52:02 AM
FavoriteTrail:	All of Kingdom and Outback for a fav local trail
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Price Paid:	$6
Purchased At:	MEC
Strengths:	Cleans and continues to clean as I ride. Reduces noise and dramatically improves shifting.
Weaknesses:	Notta.
Similar Products Tried:	Pedros, Rock "N" Roll, Schwinn.
Bike Setup:	Pimped Stumpjumper Pro.
Bottom Line:	I like to keep my rig pretty clean and with this product the drive chain is a snap! I apply a small drop on every link so a bottle lasts a long time. Try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed!! Happy trails...
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Submitted by T Hanham a Racer from Ottawa, Ontario Date Reviewed: 2/12/2008 7:43:56 PM
FavoriteTrail:	Outback
Duration Product Used:	6 months
Price Paid:	$6
Purchased At:	MEC
Strengths:	Keeps the chain very clean! I'm not the best when it comes to keeping my chain clean so thats why I like this lube. It does all the work for me by repelling the dirt and grime. If you're lazy like me, then this lube is for you.
Weaknesses:	None I've seen.
Bike Setup:	Rocky Mountain Element 70
Bottom Line:	Try ProGold for yourself...you'll see that your shifting will be better than ever.
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Submitted by Rick a Cross Country Rider from Rockland Date Reviewed: 2/12/2008 6:15:03 PM
FavoriteTrail:	Powerline, Albion Hills
Duration Product Used:	2 Years
Price Paid:	$7
Purchased At:	MEC
Strengths:	Easy to apply, excess wipes off easily and cleans when you do it, penetrates well,allows accumulated material to wash off easily with just a spray bottle between laps and is still lubed, i add more anyway.
Weaknesses:	I have found no complaints for this product, since i've started using it i've not even looked at the other lubes in stores, just pick up more ProGold when i started running low
Similar Products Tried:	Finish line, White Lighting, Pedros, others i can't remember
Bike Setup:	Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, Giant Anthem 1/07
Bottom Line:	This is great convenient lube, it works. It lubes it cleans, penetrates, dissipates that little rust if you waited to long after cleaning with water. I'm not a clean freak so when my chain needs cleaning and i'm too lazy to take it off and do it right i soak the hell out of it with ProGold, wipe away the excess and good to go.
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Submitted by Mark MacNab a Cross Country Rider from Ottawa Date Reviewed: 2/4/2008 8:56:02 AM
FavoriteTrail:	outback, j-bar
Duration Product Used:	1 Year
Price Paid:	$6
Purchased At:	MEC
Strengths:	Cleans chain, and keeps chain clean.
Weaknesses:	none at all.
Similar Products Tried:	Finish line, Pedros, Tri-flow, Phil tenacious, 10w30, 5w30, saliva, e-load (by accident), filth
Bike Setup:	i) 2x8 XC race bike ii) 2x8 All mountain bike
Bottom Line:	I was given a bottle of this stuff a couple years ago, and didn't use it for a while because I was pretty happy with the finish line products, but since trying it I'll definately stick with it. After a couple rides the chain was cleaner than ever and has stayed that way. Of course turpentine might do that too, but the Pro-gold gives good shift. Crisp clean shifts, and the grime doesn't pack up on either the chain or the cassette in even the crappiest conditions. Top drawer product.
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Submitted by Craig Barlow a Racer from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: 12/16/2007 9:50:26 AM
FavoriteTrail:	Outback
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Price Paid:	$6
Purchased At:	MEC
Strengths:	keeps the chain clean and quiet, even in the worst conditions it keeps things running smooth as buttah EXCELLENT customer service!
Weaknesses:	you kidding me?! NONE!
Similar Products Tried:	white lightning, pedros, finish line, phil woods
Bike Setup:	Niner MCR 1x9, Surly 1x1, Titus Motolite, Desalvo road bike
Bottom Line:	I've tried other lubes, but nothing works like this. I do a lot of endurance events (24 hr solos, 8hr solos and enduros) and I don't need to re-lube as often as guys using other lubes. My riding buddies give me a hard time because my bike is always clean - part of the reason is I use this lube! Keeping the drive train clean is easy, Progold cleans as you use it, so keeping a clean drive train is simple. Keep parts clean and running smooth means less wear and tear on them = a happy bike! Cheers!
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Submitted by chcmuzza Price a Weekend Warrior from New Zealand Date Reviewed: 9/7/2007 10:07:18 PM
FavoriteTrail:	Ones I don't fall off
Duration Product Used:	Less than 1 month
Price Paid:	$7
Purchased At:	BeyondBikes
Strengths:	Works well in low temperatures, doesn't stain the concrete when applying, makes the chain really quiet, improves shifting.
Weaknesses:	Haven't found any yet, have only used it for 50 odd miles in dry conditions but wow!!
Similar Products Tried:	Rock and Roll Gold
Bike Setup:	98 Marin Rift Zone with Romic shock, basic LX running gear. Soon to be a Maverick Durance
Bottom Line:	This was the most effective upgrade I have done. Silent running and better shifting in dry conditions. Absolutely recommended, especially if you are using the Rock and Roll product. A massive improvement.
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Submitted by single and tracking a Weekend Warrior from saratoga, california Date Reviewed: 8/26/2007 11:54:27 PM
Duration Product Used:	2 Years
Price Paid:	$7
Purchased At:	LBS
Strengths:	Works like gasoline for removing rust oxidation. After two years, I have not see any noticeable wear and tear on the chain.
Weaknesses:	Still attract dust where I ride now. Not as bad in some areas.
Similar Products Tried:	Too long to list; Still using some Finish Lines lube for different purposes.
Bike Setup:	Specialize Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Pro, Fisher Piranha, Trek something... :)
Bottom Line:	I'm doing this just to be the exactly 100's reviewers. Used it for two years and 90% happy with it. The bees wax works great too but it doesn't deal with rust oxidation with the non stainless steel chain on my lower end bikes. It does attract dust where I ride since we have not have rain in months. Lube cleaned out nicely with a little Simple Green.
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Submitted by Brent a Cross Country Rider from Calgary Date Reviewed: 8/13/2007 5:28:39 PM
Duration Product Used:	Less than 1 month
Price Paid:	$7
Purchased At:	Mountain Equipment Co-op
Strengths:	Does the job promised. Thin with good penetration.
Weaknesses:	None
Similar Products Tried:	All the usual suspects.... Pedro's, Finish Line Krytec, Dura Lube, Superlube, Tri-Flow.... even (gasp) WD-40
Bike Setup:	Tricked out Santa Cruz Blur XC
Bottom Line:	I won't bother re-hashing all the positive remarks from previous posters... they all apply. It's a great product. What I wanted to say is that this product is absolutely fantastic as a fork strut and shock lube. I thought my forks were performing fine until I wiped a little ProGold ProLink on them, then it was like "WOW.... so this is how they're supposed to work". All of a sudden I was getting sensitive small bump compliance and a beautifully smooth ramp-up the further I got into its travel. In my opinion, don't bother with fork lubes. This stuff is fantastic in terms of performance and what you get for your hard earned dollar... money well spent, with a definite performance return.
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Submitted by mitchell g. a Racer from alfred,Maine Date Reviewed: 7/30/2007 5:43:54 PM
FavoriteTrail:	bradbury mt.
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Price Paid:	$5
Purchased At:	crum cycles
Strengths:	everything this stuff cleans and lubes your chain over time i use to have a really gross chain but now it looks brand new. I was using pedros ice wax and it didn't protect my chain from rust so after i cleaned my bike i put it on and the next day my bike had rust all over it
Weaknesses:	none
Similar Products Tried:	tried all of pedros lubes they suck.
Bike Setup:	07' gary fisha tassajara disc w/avid juicy sevens
Bottom Line:	this stuff is great it is a must have for any rider who is into riding.
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Submitted by Georg Wersching a Racer from Oberschlierbach, Austria Date Reviewed: 7/29/2007 4:23:34 AM
Duration Product Used:	6 months
Purchased At:	6
Strengths:	Does not attract dirt
Weaknesses:	Does not lube
Similar Products Tried:	Finish Line, Pedros, Dynamic
Bike Setup:	2006 Corratec Revo with XT
Bottom Line:	I was very disappointed after reading so many positive reviews and using this product for almost 6 months. Shortened chain life. This product is very thin, similar to WD 40 (which you should not use as a chain lube at all). Will never use it again and cannot recommend it.
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Submitted by Neil a Cross Country Rider from Midlands, UK Date Reviewed: 6/30/2007 12:05:19 PM
FavoriteTrail:	Wales & Peaks
Duration Product Used:	6 months
Price Paid:	$8
Purchased At:	www.ukbikestore.co.uk
Strengths:	Chain stays gunk free
Weaknesses:	Very thin so you have to be careful applying or can work out expensive. It only needs to be applied for 1 complete revolution of the chain
Similar Products Tried:	White lightning wax and wet lube - Finish line wet & dry - GT85 - Rock n roll Extreme - Finesse multi-lube
Bike Setup:	Turner 5 Spot, Talas, SRAM X9, RF Atlas, Thomson, Easton, Avid Juicy 7's Turner Flux, Reba, SRAM XO, RF Deus, Thomson, Easton, Avid Juicy carbons On-One 853 Inbred, carbon rigids, XO gripshift, X9, Shimano LX crank, Hope mono mini's, On-One finishing kit
Bottom Line:	I started using this lube as a summer/dry lube only, but have also now started using it all year round. After really wet muddy rides there is no gunk on the chain and the mud just washes off with water. The chain needs to be really clean chain before applying it. I just using Muc-Off and then rinse it throughly with water. Once you've done this you don't have to do it again. One of the comments below said it was poor in summer as dirt/dust stuck to it, this is true if you appply it before a ride but as the instructions say you should lube the night before and let it dry. Then dust doesn't collect on the chain. Normally I apply the bottle to the cassette for 3turns of the cranks, then backpedal quickly 10-20 times to get it to work it's way in to the chain, then hold a rag at the bottom and spin slowly to take up any excess, then leave to dry. I also use the pen type luber sometimes to apply it link by link, this also works well. I apply it after every ride if a really wet/muddy ride or after washing, and around every 3-4 rides if mostly dry. I also use their EPX grease, perfect for greasing SRAM jockey wheels, no more seizing now :)
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Submitted by Peter a Cross Country Rider from Bradenton Date Reviewed: 6/28/2007 11:40:31 AM
Duration Product Used:	3 months
Price Paid:	$10
Purchased At:	LBS
Strengths:	Thin & watery so application and penetration is excellent. Keeps my chains free of caking grime. Long lasting.
Weaknesses:	Thin & Watery, so put down a piece of cardboard before application and apply slowly otherwise you'll leave a lot of it on the floor/cardboard.
Similar Products Tried:	Pedro's Synlube, Pedro's Ice Wax, Wife's Lipstick, EVOO, Sewing Machine Oil, K-Y, Jello...
Bike Setup:	2 x Jamis
Bottom Line:	All chains will get dirty - there is no way around that!!! Follow directions for the application. Always best on freshly cleaned chains. I keep an eye on the chain and when it starts to show some soft build-up, I soak the chain with ProLink and then immediately wipe it down with lint free cloth. Maybe do that twice if it is real dirty. I never have a grimey, hard-to-clean chain and I am no where close to a "clean chain" fanatic. My chains never "grind" like they did with other lubes that seems to attract more dirt/sand than they can cope with. ProGold's ProLink makes my chains, cassettes and chainrings last longer. It's sandy and dusty in FL and I am finished with trying other lubes, only to be sadly disappointed to find myself spending way too much time cleaning and lubing the old chains....instead of riding them!
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Submitted by Mark a Weekend Warrior from Scotland Date Reviewed: 6/15/2007 3:13:35 AM
Duration Product Used:	3 months
Price Paid:	$15
Purchased At:	Web
Strengths:	Good at cleaning chain when dirty.
Weaknesses:	Attracts a lot of dirt to chain and cogs and makes them dirty.
Similar Products Tried:	White Lightning. GT85
Bike Setup:	Commencal Meta 5.2
Bottom Line:	Didn't do it for me. Worked really well to clean the chain but attracted mud and dust so the chain was really dirty then passed this to the cogs. Expensive.
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Submitted by Dave a Weekend Warrior from PA Date Reviewed: 9/19/2006 9:41:59 PM
FavoriteTrail:	Perkiomen Trail PA
Duration Product Used:	2 Years
Price Paid:	$7
Purchased At:	Tailwind Bicycles, Exton Bicycles
Strengths:	Excellent chain lube, It uses MFR (metal friction reducer) technology and it is really easy to clean chain off after hard riding. It is environmentally friendly.
Weaknesses:	none
Similar Products Tried:	Most Finishline lubes, Tri-Flo
Bike Setup:	Check my profile
Bottom Line:	Don't think twice about using this lube, it is used at my work, Tailwind Bicycles, and it is good for any riding condition. NO OTHER CHAIN LUBE CAN COMPARE. 5 flamin' Jalapenos for this stuff.
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Submitted by Kelly from Staten Island, NY, USA Date Reviewed: 8/21/2006 10:48:47 AM
Duration Product Used:	1 Year
Bottom Line:	I rode my Giant TCRzero 14,000 miles last year through every weather condition imaginable. I rode in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, less than 10 degrees, rain, snow, sleet...I used this product on my chain without fail. It lasted through the worst conditions and the longest rides. I recommend this product highly for a clean, smooth ride every time.
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Submitted by Michele Pirone a Weekend Warrior from Staten Island, New York Date Reviewed: 8/16/2006 3:17:40 PM
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Bottom Line:	I have used ProGold Prolink chain lube on my Lightspeed bicycle for at least five years. The product is easy to use and lasts a long time. Prolink chain lube keeps the chain much cleaner because the road dirt does not stick to it. I have gone across two states and ride at least three times aweek and have found this product to hold up in different weather conditions.
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Submitted by Scott MacFarlane a Cross Country Rider from Mesa, AZ, US Date Reviewed: 7/25/2006 7:18:37 PM
FavoriteTrail:	Hawes
Duration Product Used:	2 Years
Purchased At:	Team Missing Link
Strengths:	Works great in here in the desert. Doesn't attract dust like some other lubes, and lasts a lot longer then wax-based lubes in the extreme heat.
Weaknesses:	None
Similar Products Tried:	White Lightning
Bike Setup:	Ti Singlespeed 29er, SRAM chain
Bottom Line:	Chain runs quiet with ProLink, and I use it to clean the chain after every ride. Stuff works great!
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Submitted by Charlie from Knoxville TN Date Reviewed: 7/13/2006 1:20:23 PM
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Purchased At:	bikenashbar.com
Strengths:	Cleans and lubes like no other. There is a generic version: Nashbar Dry Lube (white bottle, yellow label, "from Nashbar's secret lab"...hint,hint,hint): costs less and works even better.
Weaknesses:	May be neurotoxic or muscle toxic. However, the benefits outway the risks. After I apply this stuff with my bare hands, I notice that my fingers feel slightly rigid. To avoid this, always wear blue nitrile, or thick rubber gloves when applying this stuff.
Similar Products Tried:	Finish line wet lube. Friends don't let friends use finsh line. Nashbar Dry Lube is a generic Pro Gold but works even better.
Bike Setup:	SRAM chain. Pro Gold lube or generic Pro Gold.
Bottom Line:	Use this stuff everywhere you can. I still use grease to pack wheel bearings, and I use Lock Ease Graphite in the freewheel mechanism (after cleaning it with Pro Gold). Use Pro Gold or generic Pro Gold everywhere else.
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Submitted by Michael a Cross Country Rider from Phoenix, AZ USA Date Reviewed: 6/15/2006 6:45:38 PM
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Purchased At:	local shop
Strengths:	Great long lasting, I don't have to re apply it during long epic rides. It doesn't too much dust in the dry conditions I ride in.
Weaknesses:	the bottle, you have little control over how much lube you get on the chain,can be messy.
Similar Products Tried:	Finish Line, White lightning,Tri Flow
Bike Setup:	Too many to list
Bottom Line:	It's great stuff I use it on the road and dirt.
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Submitted by Brian Barton a Weekend Warrior from Ahwatukee Date Reviewed: 6/8/2006 9:58:17 PM
FavoriteTrail:	National
Duration Product Used:	2 Years
Purchased At:	Team
Strengths:	Does not clog. Keeps everything running smooooooooth.
Weaknesses:	none
Similar Products Tried:	none
Bottom Line:	Can't beat it!
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Submitted by Tony from Albuquerque, NM, USA Date Reviewed: 6/8/2006 1:18:25 PM
FavoriteTrail:	North Course
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Strengths:	Prolink penetrates and gives long lasting lubrication without buildup. I use it on chain, cables and anywhere else that needs it. It doesn't even attract dust.
Weaknesses:	I tend to run out because I use it on ALL of my bikes.
Similar Products Tried:	Everything else on the market for the last 12 years
Bike Setup:	There's a whole quiver-o-bikes in the garage. E-mail me if you really care.
Bottom Line:	Great lube!
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Submitted by Wildcat Dan a Cross Country Rider from Ahwatukee, AZ Date Reviewed: 6/8/2006 10:34:03 AM
FavoriteTrail:	Colorado Trail in Breckenridge
Duration Product Used:	More than 3 years
Strengths:	This stuff works great in all conditions, even the dry and dusty stuff that we have out here in the AZ.
Weaknesses:	None
Similar Products Tried:	White Lightning
Bike Setup:	Blurrrrr
Bottom Line:	I wouldn't ride without this stuff. It's awesome!! It's also an excellent cleaner!! Bonus for being enviromentaly friendly too.
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Submitted by Off-road a Cross Country Rider from QLD AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: 4/24/2006 9:41:47 PM
Duration Product Used:	3 months
Price Paid:	$10
Purchased At:	Online
Strengths:	Picks up virtually no dirt. Cleans chain. Not gunky.
Weaknesses:	None
Similar Products Tried:	Weldtite dry lube with teflon.
Bike Setup:	05 Specialized FSR
Bottom Line:	Great lube that makes shifting very smoooooth.
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Submitted by Matt a Weekend Warrior from Melbourne Aust Date Reviewed: 2/14/2006 1:53:22 PM
FavoriteTrail:	any thing with Mud
Duration Product Used:	6 months
Price Paid:	$12
Strengths:	Clean as it lubes
Weaknesses:	Dont seem to last long
Similar Products Tried:	MBL3 spray,Teflon sprays,
Bike Setup: