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Submitted by
Vlad
a Weekend Warrior
from LA
Date Reviewed: December 9, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$4.00 | | Strengths: | clean chain, penetrates well, teflon, reasonably priced, easy clean-up | | Weaknesses: | attracts dirt if the chain is not wiped off clean | | Similar Products Used: | white lightning | | Bike Setup: | 04 Giant nrs-3, XTR drivetrain, mavix xc717 wheelset, xt disk brakes, xt dc shifters, etc. | | Bottom Line: | Tried it before on a lower end drivetrain but stopped because of chainsuck, switched to white lightning wax which seemed to help to reduce it at the time. Decided to try Tri-Flow on my new bike with XTR, boy, it's much better ride, even shifts are much crispier as compared to WL. My theory is that WL gets on cogs and it is too thick for the precision XTR components so it negatively affects the shifting. Seem it will last for at least 2-3 rides. It does attract some dirt but not much even on dusty CA trails, as others said try not to overapply and wipe off your chain clean. Staying with tri-flow. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Errol
a Weekend Warrior
from Kenoza Lake
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$7.00 | | Purchased At: | Northeast Sports | | Strengths: | Penetrates through absolutly anything!
Very good lubrication properties.
Don't need to re-lube every week or so. | | Weaknesses: | Fairly expensive but one can lasts a while. | | Similar Products Used: | WD-40 and about a million other penetrating lubricants and greases. | | Bike Setup: | Vortrieb hardtail w/ Sram drivetrain and Hope M4 disk brakes. | | Bottom Line: | When I bought my first bike when I was 14, the mechainic recommended TriFlow to me and now 12 years later I am still using it. I have tried other lubricants that were supposed to be the latest and greatest but I always went back to the good ol TriFlow. Other reviews say that it isnt very good for dusty trails and I guess it probably isn't but in the Catskill mountains there aren't many dusty trails so that hasen't bothered me at all. Over the years I have found about a thousand other uses for this stuff from breaking in a new pair of pliers to getting underbody bolts out of my truck. Bottom Line: It is the best penitrating lubricant. Period. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Briant
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia, Melbourne
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Lysterfield | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS, Bayswater Cycles | | Strengths: | Lasts long. Smells good. Does the job. | | Weaknesses: | You go through it. Price.. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 05 Giant Yukon | | Bottom Line: | Good lube, best i've used. Not many words to explain how good it is, but its just a good lube. Highly recommened, won't go near anything else. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from LALA land, CA
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | sycamore cyn | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$3.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | straw dropper puts a drop right where you need it (on every pivot of every link.) smells good--i gargle with it. lasts for a few rides. | | Weaknesses: | after a few dips through the stream in dusty conditions, i start hearing some chain crunchies; but what on earth could really prevent that. | | Similar Products Used: | WD40, engine oil, sewing machine oil, silicone spray... just about everything not made for bikes. | | Bike Setup: | KHS Alite 4000 hardtail, Marzocchi Marathon, Sram x.9, single digit 5's, LX crank, easton bars. | | Bottom Line: | I've used this solidly for a year, and it lasts forever on my road bike. on the mtb, it can go for about 2 or 3 long rides before i re-lube. was thinking about trying other lubes, but read the other reviews and i think i'll just stick with the tri-flow. it does exactly what i ask of it and my drivetrain is just like new still. do your chain a favor and put a drop on the pivot of each link with the dropper. dont just squirt it everywhere. good for cables and brake levers... and door hinges and locks and all that other crap around the house too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phantomow2
a Cross Country Rider
from NH
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | Tony's Cyclery | | Strengths: | Lubes your chain, excellent rust protection, lasts a long time, everything you could want out of an oil lube. | | Weaknesses: | Well your drivetrain gets black pretty fast, but it isnt like big chunks of dirt or anything just does not look nice. | | Bottom Line: | This is by far the best all around lube you can get. I tried ice wax but after being caught in some rain i look the next day and theres rust on my drive train, so i buy this stuff as it was recomended by my bike shop. NO rust period, even with salt on the new hampshire roads. Keep in mind it is an oil lube, it will collect dirt. But It is not a thick oil, so it does not collect as much as pedros synlube which i use for winter rides. THe stuff lasts a long time also. When i clean my chain this stuff is hard to get off, which is good becuase it tells me its hard for rain to do the same job. 5 chilis both ways. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from NH
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Lubricates well, lasts a long time. | | Weaknesses: | Attracts a fair amount af dirt. | | Bottom Line: | I will continue to buy this lube. Get the drop bottle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Cross Country Rider
from Philadelphia, Pa
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | wissahickkon trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$3.00 | | Purchased At: | Guy's Bicycles | | Strengths: | Is a very good lubricant. The Teflon material allows my components to move freely for a very long time. | | Weaknesses: | attracts a lot of dirt. after a few rides with the lubricant on my chain, my chain turns black and I have to clean it. | | Similar Products Used: | WD-40 (whatever you do dont use it, isnt made for bikes) | | Bike Setup: | 03Mongoose Wing Comp | | Bottom Line: | A very good lubricant for a fairly nice price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Gangi
a Racer
from Phoenix AZ USA
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$3.00 | | Purchased At: | Anywhere | | Strengths: | Outstanding lubrication, lasts a long time, very easy to apply to chain (with drip bottle), very easy to apply to other pivots and cables (with spray bottle), seems to last in wet conditions | | Weaknesses: | Picks up dirt very easily | | Similar Products Used: | Most other lubes out there | | Bike Setup: | Misc bikes over the years with 8- and 9-speed Shimano drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | This is the best lube for anything besides dry, dusty conditions. I used to put TriFlow on my MTB chain, but since I ride in AZ the chain just gunked up too quickly. But even gunky, the lube continued to work. Now I use TriFlow on my road bike regularly and it works GREAT for that application -- I can go about 250 miles before I need to lube the chain again.
I also use TriFlow on many other parts of the bike - derailleur, cables, and pedals.
TriFlow is also CHEAP and available EVERYWHERE. You can get it not only at bike shops, but it is sold at auto shops, WalMart and other discount retailers for about $3.
As an overall lube I give TriFlow 5 flamin' chilis because it simply works. Just be careful about using TriFlow in dry, dusty conditions. Despite what others claim, there is NO lube that works "in all conditions". Pick a lube made for your specific situation. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nitish Nag
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont, CA
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Skeggs Point | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson USA | | Strengths: | Great Lubrication, Doesnt gum up fast. Easy Application, Wax does its job. Not as heavy as White Lightling. | | Weaknesses: | Kind of expensive. | | Similar Products Used: | Triflow, finish Line, White Lightning. WD-40 (yea, wen u got no other choice), pedros | | Bike Setup: | 03 Blur, XTR, 5th Air | | Bottom Line: | This is an awesome lube and is by far the best one that i have used. It is a bit pricy, but well worth it. never gummed up or became black. always clean. Just once every week does the job for me. Smells nice..... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Carlisle, PA
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$3.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | This lube penetrates very well and does a nice job of keeping everything running smoothly. Doesn't wash off... | | Weaknesses: | ... but it does attract a fair amount of dirt. Makes the chain black. | | Similar Products Used: | Finish Line Teflon Plus Dry Lube (CRAP!!!) | | Bike Setup: | Trek Fuel 90 | | Bottom Line: | This is a pretty good lube (a whole lot better than Finish Line crap). My bottle is almost empty so I think I'll start using Pro Link because I've heard it's pretty good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
louis edwards
a Weekend Warrior
from USA
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | too many to list | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$4.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | best lube i've tried for ease of shifting. long life. economical (if used correctly). easy to find, almost all shops carry it. great for cables and derailleur pivots, too.
included straw makes it easy to put a small amount of lube exactly where it's needed. | | Weaknesses: | picks up some dirt, but this can be minimized by putting one drop on each link and spinning the pedals to work it in, then wipe off the excess. only apply lube to a clean chain, putting lube over dirt just drives gunk into links. | | Similar Products Used: | white lightning, pedro's ice wax, prolink. | | Bike Setup: | fisher hardtail with SRAM chain and cassette. | | Bottom Line: | my favorite of all the lubes tried so far. the key with any lube is to apply it correctly. after reading posts for many of the different lubes rated here, it seems that some owners don't know how to do this. first of all, the chain MUST be clean. my favorite cleaning method is to use a mason jar with some citrus degreaser in it. the SRAM powerlink makes it easy to remove the chain. shake the jar for a few seconds, then let it set so the degreaser can finish its' job. use compressed air to dry chain (if it's available) otherwise swing the chain overhead to get most of the degreaser out, then let it set in the sun. re-assemble on bike, then put ONE DROP on each link. over-lubing will kill chains just as quickly as running dry, because it catches grit. spin chain and run through gears, then wipe dry. let set overnight, then wipe one more time before riding. sounds tedious, but it's not, and your chains will last a lot longer. my chain show less than 1/32" wear in a year's time. use the included straw to lube your cables and derailleur pivots. the results of all this will be one sweet shifting, quiet drivetrain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Martin
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa
Date Reviewed: November 20, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Stops those squeks and keeps everything moving with little friction | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | WD-40 | | Bike Setup: | Marin East Peak | | Bottom Line: | Good Lube. A bit exspensive. Use it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Woodie
a Cross Country Rider
from Omaha, Ne.
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | all single tracks | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2.00 | | Purchased At: | ace hardware | | Strengths: | odor, ease of use, lubricating properties, and price ( didn't buy from the LBS ) | | Weaknesses: | attracts mucho dust!!!, It's a wet lube I guess I shouldn't gripe. | | Similar Products Used: | Pedro's extra dry | | Bike Setup: | '02 Hoo Koo, with minor mods. | | Bottom Line: | Take this with a grain of salt, and remember I'm in the midwest during autum. I loved the product during my shorter, not so dusty rides on a local trail. I did a night ride on a longer trail which traverses sandy creek beds, dusty horse trails, and was covered with tons-o- leaves. Tri Flow seemed to pick up most of the sand and dust I rode through. During the post ride cleaning, I noticed the chain was VERY gritty ( it sounded as if it was made of sand paper ). I have it soaking right now, so I can't describe what gunk has come out of the chain.
I woul'd say Tri Flow is a great product in a road/commuter bike application, or if you are in a wet environment on a MTB. I will no longer use this stuff on my MTB here in the midwest. I am giving the ratings strictly based on a MTB application in dry dusty/sandy conditions.
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Submitted by
Scott Henrie
a Cross Country Rider
from Rogers, Arkansas, USA
Date Reviewed: October 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Still looking | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$4.00 | | Purchased At: | High Roller Cyclery | | Strengths: | Keeps chain lubricated even when wet | | Weaknesses: | Haven't ound any yet | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Rigid, 21 speed, aluminum, mongoose, shimano deore | | Bottom Line: | Good stuff | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Theodore
a Weekend Warrior
from Hartford, VT
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Works
Cheap
Low maintenance | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Not similar, but tried Pedro's Extra Dry | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Silk Path 400 | | Bottom Line: | This is the stuff for people who do not feel compelled to overhall their drivetrain after every ride. Sure, the chain is not absolutely silent but in the rain and wet the Triflow is still there. It picks up some dirt, what doesn't. You have dirt-repelling lube then I have some dirt-repelling tires to sell you. Get the Triflow, use it regularly, and don't think the guy silently passing you is doing so because of the lube. He's in better shape and he wanted it more. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rocco
a
from Sydney Australia
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Easy to apply, need only use very little, its all in the name (SUPERIOR) | | Weaknesses: | None what so ever | | Similar Products Used: | Various Dry waxs and lubes (Dirt and grit magnets) | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Jamis Dakota XC | | Bottom Line: | This stuff cleans and lubes at the same time, many brands claim this, but Triflow truly does!! All I do to clean my chain now is to wipe it dry with a clean cloth then re-apply. My chain looks like new and gear changing feels alot smoother. There is no need to lube every link because this stuff carries well. The only product I have ever given 5 Chilis! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will Bradford
a Racer
from Denver
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Just come to Colorado... | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | University Bicycles | | Strengths: | Needle size applicator
Penetrates quickly
Easily cleaned with a Bio-Degreaser | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Various wax lubricants...HATE 'EM | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS 1 | | Bottom Line: | I love this stuff. The consistancy allows it penetrate your drive train parts quickly and the applicator allows you to get to the hard to reach places. When you are ready to degrease your drivetrain (which I recommend you do often when using Tri-Flow) it cleans easily and leaves zero residue. My shifting has been smooth as silk and my drivetrain acts the same as the day I bought it. Oh, and it's cheap!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Weasel
a Cross Country Rider
from not New Yawk
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$3.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Lubes well, applies well, even to cables with the small straw applicator. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | white lighting - gave the bottle away and yes i let it dry overnight. | | Bike Setup: | wheels, chain, frame and a seat | | Bottom Line: | Works well for all conditions, doesn't attract a lot of dirt; dust yes. multiple use lube solution for all bike parts, except where grease is needed. get to those hard to get to areas with the little straw thingy. works even better if you can lube what you need the night before a ride. i use once every 3-4 rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1.00 | | Purchased At: | Walmart | | Strengths: | Great lube | | Weaknesses: | I cant find it in a larger size | | Similar Products Used: | WD-40 | | Bottom Line: | I bought a bottle of this stuff at a bike shop for $4 and found it on clearance the next day at walmart for a quarter, go figure. It works really good, doesnt leave a lotta mess, and doesnt collect as much dirt as other things Ive seen, namely motorcycle chain lube which is way too thick and messy for bicycles. Try to find this stuff at walmart or a harware store where its cheaper. Enjoy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake
a Cross Country Rider
from L.A.
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Hardware store | | Strengths: | Clean, effective and lasts. | | Weaknesses: | The vapor (when sprayed) is toxic. Try apply it outdoors to prevent breathing in the stuff. | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros Ice wax. | | Bike Setup: | Giant XTC SE1. | | Bottom Line: | I used to use Pedro Ice wax on my chains. It gets dirty after every ride. One day out of laziness, I sprayed triflow on to the chain and went out for a ride. Out of my expectation, the triflow held up better that the thick waxed Pedro. It is also cleaner. Ever since that day, I have used triflow for everything on my bike. By the way, for God's sake, don't buy triflow from a bike store...they are over priced in bike stores. You can buy triflow from OHS or any hardware stores for much cheaper. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
timothias
a Cross Country Rider
from usa
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | the moon | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | yah man, lube it up, (including your old lady).. makes it purr like a kitten | | Weaknesses: | stinks, might wanna use a wax based on the chain... | | Similar Products Used: | too many | | Bike Setup: | trek 7000, bontrager & shimano stuff | | Bottom Line: | yah baby grease it all up.. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bjorndoggie Cruiser
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Forresthill Divide Loop | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Purchased At: | American River Bicycles | | Strengths: | Lightwieght
Good Penetration
Smell good | | Weaknesses: | None so far...
Maybe could have a higher percentage of teflon. | | Similar Products Used: | Duomonde Tech, some wax crap and Prolong. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Specialized Stumpjumper FSRxc Pro: Easton Monkeylite, Thomson stem/seat post, Sachs PC99 chain, Michelin Wilgripper Comp S, all XT/XTR, SID, Fox RC, Mavic 517, etc. | | Bottom Line: | This is some good stuff. I clean (or degrease) and relube my bike after every ride. I have this process down to 15 minutes. Unfortunately, because of this I can't attest to its' durability but it's never let me down on a ride. My chain and gears look like the day I bought them and the bike shifts like a dream. Highly reccommended and as for the price, you get what you pay for. Good riding! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mel S.
a Weekend Warrior
from San Pablo, CA
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Any trail w/dirt! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Lubricates well; Teflon protection; smells so good that I use it as cologne at races. | | Weaknesses: | Kinda' expensive; Doesn't stay on forever. | | Similar Products Used: | WD40 | | Bike Setup: | 2000 S-Works FSRxc | | Bottom Line: | I used this stuff on my bike and it works great for the small stuff (brake levers, cables, derailleurs, etc.). And like the last guy said, it smells good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joseph
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville, FL
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | the next one | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$3.00 | | Purchased At: | Wally World | | Strengths: | Lightweight
Penetrates easily
Lasts and Lasts
Smells so good, I put it on my waffles!!
| | Weaknesses: | Prepare yourself!---c..o.ll..ec.ts d..ir..t.
But let's be serious, what kind of lubricant will not collect dirt. | | Similar Products Used: | Pedros Ice Wax
WD-40
Dirt from trail | | Bike Setup: | Still working!!
| | Bottom Line: | This stuff kicks Pedros @$$!!! This lube lasts a long time and does an excellent job at doing what it should--keeping everything moving smoothly. The Pedros was okay--at first--but I ride 2-3 hours a day 4x a week, and the Pedros would literally be gone an hour and a half into the ride. Nothing sucks worse than having to stop and re-lube mid-ride. The Tri-Flow is cheap, lubes incredibly well, is light enough to penetrate all your cables, pivots, etc, and I got to say, it smells good. Not your number one priority in a lube, but it doesn't hurt. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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