What's the best oil for my bicycle chain?

[Hokiefyd]

I saw this late; figured everyone would reply with White Lighting's "Clean Ride" wax-based product:

http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/index.htm

My local Walmart sells it in the bike section. A cycling friend of mine turned me on to it. Works wonderful, never oily.

 

[cchase]

15 speed, eh? If it is a 15 speed you are required for warranty purposes to run teflon-based lubricants.

Otherwise I'd suggest White Lightning.

 

[Scooter_man]

Don't forget the recommended dosage of MMO added to the water bottle - a good UCL is a must-have for older engines like we are using, and it cleans too!

 

[yaris0128]

I ride a cheap $80 Walmart bike and I took a cheap paintbrush and swabbed some Super Tech 5w-30 conventional on the gears, chain, and wheel bearings and I couldnt be happier. Soooo much better and I have a lifetime supply of lube for only $2.37. If you dont care about your bike I recommend it. Cant think of a downside too bad if you use it for road purposes only. I wouldnt take it on the trails now. Ill never spray WD40 on my bike again though.

 

[heathenbrewing]

Ive never understood the obsessive debates some people get into over chain oil. Chains are very inexpensive and often times cost the same as a bottle of "top shelf", bicycle chain specific oil. $12 gets me a new chain if I need it.

I have had great success with simple ATF, which I have around anyway. I dont even use a seperate cleaner (like kerosene) anymore. My chains stretch before they become rusty or stiff/noisy using ATF (and an old toothbrush) as the lube/cleaner.

As long as you are using some kind of lube, you are miles ahead of most.

 

[Michael_P]

Quote:
Maybe the question will become "Which grease should I use..."


Thats over at the huffy bike owners forum.

 

[cousincletus]

http://cgi.ebay.com/PARK-BIKE-BICYCLE-CM...=item5888af840a

No need to remove the chain to clean it. Use this tool with straight Simple Green degreaser (I use Mr. Clean), etc. Rinse well after using. Go for a little ride to speed up drying time.
Then lube with this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/FINISH-LINE-KRYTECH-...=item43a028fc1d
One bottle lasts a long time, so cost really isn't much of an issue.

 

[oilboy123]

I am trying Amsoil MP HD on my chain and am happy with they way it is keeping stuff from magnetizing onto my chain.
Not sure how well it protects. But if it keeps junk off that's abrasive that's half the battle.
I am still in the process of the experiment.

 

[BeerCan]

Expensive -- but I do a lot of endurance mountain bike races that get the chain wet (river crossings) and dirty. This has been the best lube I have found yet, most if not all my chain issues have disappeared since using it. It smells like gear oil but creator says the formulation is different. I know this started as a joke thread but I felt like replying anyway
http://www.chain-l.com/

 

[gizzsdad]

Just ordered some chain-l. Got great reviews on roadbikereview.com. Looking forward to trying it! Been using Dumonde Tech Lite.

 

[nthach]

Boeshield T9. Penetro 90 could also work.

If you want "dry" lube, White Lightning is great but I'm also thinking Liquid Wrench dry lube should also work.