| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts 08:29 - Apr 23 with 697 views | bluelagos |
Any reason not to use motorcyle spray chain lube on a push bike?
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| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 08:30 - Apr 23 with 685 views | fabian_illness |
I use something thin like wd40 or similar.
Some motorcycle stuff is proper greasy and flings everywhere, bike, clothes etc. |  | | |
| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 08:35 - Apr 23 with 662 views | uefacup81 |
Just stick some KY Jelly on it.
Job done. |  |
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| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 08:38 - Apr 23 with 656 views | gordon |
My main reason not to do that would be the fact that I always have appropriate cycle chain oil. Hope that helps. |  | | |
| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 08:45 - Apr 23 with 646 views | GlasgowBlue |
“Lube”
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| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 09:18 - Apr 23 with 603 views | eireblue |
No, I have done that.
I am sure it is only coincidence that I have had a couple of chain breaks over the years. |  | | |
| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 13:54 - Apr 23 with 538 views | stonojnr |
| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 08:30 - Apr 23 by fabian_illness |
I use something thin like wd40 or similar.
Some motorcycle stuff is proper greasy and flings everywhere, bike, clothes etc. |
Yep wd-40, or water displacement 40th formula, to give it its proper name, is not a chain lubricant.
Arguably any chain lubricant,as long as its lubricant and not just wd40 by another name will work, alot of the time they add 'cycle' or 'motorcycle' specific to charge people more.
FWIW I stick with Muc-off dry, apply spin pedals through some revolutions wipe off any excess |  | | |
| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 14:06 - Apr 23 with 533 views | Swansea_Blue |
I clean with WD40, give it a wipe down and then use a bike lube.
But I don't do anything to the bike  |  |
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| Quick one for the cycling enthusiasts on 14:17 - Apr 23 with 524 views | ElephantintheRoom |
I think you will find that motor cycle chains turn at a higher rate and higheer temp than push bikes.... so you'll encourage filth and grit to build up and destroy your chain a tad faster than other stuff.
Over-lubing the moving parts on a push bike can do a lot more harm than good - especially in the current dry and dusty conditions. | |
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