Muc-Off Dry Lube 120ml chain oil (Packaging may vary)

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ZFC, however, is adamant this isn’t optimum and that the benefits of waxed-based lubricants, and of immersive waxing in particular, far outstrip the negatives even for commuters. Apply a moderate amount of Bio Dry Chain Lube to the inside chain link while spinning pedals in a reverse motion There are a few different types of lube, below we will list the varieties that we sell and the differences between them. Wet vs. Dry You also need to leave enough time before you ride for the wax to completely dry and harden on the chain (overnight, ideally). If you ride in wet conditions the chain will also need to be cleaned, dried and lubricated soon afterwards to prevent corrosion. Immersive waxing They generally don’t come cheap and will need to be re-waxed or topped up with wax lubricant after 300 to 400km of dry riding, but it certainly saves on the initial hassle of stripping factory grease from new chains at home. What about grease?

When temperatures cool, it assumes a slightly waxy "self-cleansing" emulsion consistency, shedding accumulated grime. Grot rises to the surface, then falls away, leaving a clean emulsion-like layer of lubricant behind. If you need to clean your bike or your chain after a ride, you should end up by drying the chain and reapplying lube, to prevent your chain from rusting. Likewise a ride in wet conditions will usually require a reapplication to keep your chain sparkly. Yes! It is very important to lube your chain. Not only does the lubricant help make sure that your gears keep running smooth and efficiently, it also acts to protect your chain against rust and corrosion!

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As a lower viscosity lubricant, dry lubes promise greater efficiency through lower friction and by attracting fewer contaminants. Wax lubes are predominantly made of wax, although they'll have a carrier solvent to help the wax to penetrate into the chain. The wax forms a dry film which lubricates the chain and is less likely to attract grime. Apply a moderate amount of Dry Chain Lube to the inside chain link while spin pedals in a reverse motion

is pretty competitive, relative to similar products, and quite a bit cheaper than the otherwise excellent Squirt Long Lasting Dry Chain Lube. Ceramics, such as Weldtite TF2 Advanced Ceramic Chain Wax run cleaner, and will achieve similar miles per application, but are a good bit more expensive. As well as correct lubrication, drivetrain efficiency is dependent on things such as cleanliness, chain line, and the size of the chainrings and cogs in your drivetrain. For non-racers, for whom peak speed and efficiency isn’t the ultimate goal, reducing drivetrain wear – and therefore extending the life of your components – can potentially save you a fair amount of money. ZFC says immersive waxing and re-waxing at 300km intervals, or after every wet ride, can extend a chain’s lifespan to around 15,000km – about three times as long as what is typically achieved with standard drip lubes. This also helps massively extend the lifespan of the other, more expensive drivetrain components such as cassettes and chainrings.

Our Hydrodynamic Lube is our most advanced formula! It is all weather, lasts for up to 200 miles and works best at making sure your drivetrain runs smooth, quiet and efficiently! It is designed for road cycling and cyclocross. We hope you found this guide helpful, feel free to get in touch on our live chat if you have any questions on the best lube for your bike! Apply a moderate amount of Bio Dry Chain Lube to the inside chain link while spinning pedals in a reverse motion. When most cyclists think about lubrication, they likely think about decreasing friction and increasing efficiency. It’s not all about efficiency though, friction and drivetrain wear are closely associated too. Doing so is a challenge, though. When you ride in wet or dirty conditions, your front wheel sprays huge amounts of contaminants onto your chain (although good mudguards can mitigate the effects to a degree). From there, the only way to reset the balance is to clean your drivetrain thoroughly.