[kriedel]

Anyone else on the new XTR get terrible chain noise into a ride in dry/dusty conditions? I start on a clean/lubed chain. Everything sounds find for a dozen miles or so then it slides into this scraping grinding chain noise, on the top 3 cogs under power. New components. Shifts fine, carefully adjusted. My riding buds are like what the hell! I've tried Rock n Roll Gold lube and ProGold Extreme lubes. Same issue with both. Grr so many issues with this new group.

 

[wishiwasbiking]

Anyone else on the new XTR get terrible chain noise into a ride in dry/dusty conditions? I start on a clean/lubed chain. Everything sounds find for a dozen miles or so then it slides into this scraping grinding chain noise, on the top 3 cogs under power. New components. Shifts fine, carefully adjusted. My riding buds are like what the hell! I've tried Rock n Roll Gold lube and ProGold Extreme lubes. Same issue with both. Grr so many issues with this new group.

I’ve recently changed from Rock n roll extreme to Squirt chain lube and couldn’t be happier. I always found the rock n roll to not last log, especially after any stream crossings. The squirt lube lasts longer, never really hear my chain anymore and seems to be keep cleaner than the rock n roll.

 

[kriedel]

I’ve recently changed from Rock n roll extreme to Squirt chain lube and couldn’t be happier. I always found the rock n roll to not last log, especially after any stream crossings. The squirt lube lasts longer, never really hear my chain anymore and seems to be keep cleaner than the rock n roll.

Thanks for the tip. I did try Squirt and still have a giant bottle of it I'd love to use. The problem I had was that initially it was awesome, smooth and quiet, but over the course of a few months the chain and drivetrain started to build up a waxy residue and wouldn't move well. I started with a clean chain then would generally brush/wipe down between rides and reapply. Each time i would let the lube dry after application at least an hour. What did I do wrong? Do you have any tips for making Squirt not start to gunk up over time?

 

[Le Duke]

For starters, I’ve seen suggestions of getting the chain warm/hot before application so it actually penetrates into the rollers/pins.


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[TurboKoo]

I’ve been using Rex Black Diamond with great success and without any problems.
https://bikerumor.com/2019/10/14/j...fastest-ever-chain-lube-independently-tested/

 

[wishiwasbiking]

Thanks for the tip. I did try Squirt and still have a giant bottle of it I'd love to use. The problem I had was that initially it was awesome, smooth and quiet, but over the course of a few months the chain and drivetrain started to build up a waxy residue and wouldn't move well. I started with a clean chain then would generally brush/wipe down between rides and reapply. Each time i would let the lube dry after application at least an hour. What did I do wrong? Do you have any tips for making Squirt not start to gunk up over time?

I haven’t really had any build up at all. Only thing I do is run the chain through a rag before applying, and I usually apply the night before to let it dry out completely before riding.