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2007-10-16T02:03:15Z

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	== Biodegradation ==		== Biodegradation ==

	* Pedro's CHAINj is a biodegradable ~~and non-toxic~~ lube made ~~out of~~ a rapeseed oil base.		* Pedro's CHAINj is a biodegradable lube made from a rapeseed oil base.
	* Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.		* Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.
	* ProLink is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.		* ProLink is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.

2007-10-05T20:25:27Z

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	'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.		'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.

	'''NOTE:''' '''[[WD-40]] is NOT a lubricant''', it is a solvent ~~and a~~ cleaner used to free up rusty parts. If used as a lubricant it will attract dirt and grime and then dry out leaving your chain and gears to fend for themselves.		'''NOTE:''' '''[[WD-40]] is NOT a lubricant''', it is a [[solvent]] AKA [[cleaner]] used to free up rusty parts. If used as a lubricant it will attract dirt and grime and then dry out leaving your chain and gears to fend for themselves.

	== Types ==		== Types ==

2007-10-05T20:24:12Z

Wax

2007-10-05T20:23:24Z

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	'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.		'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.

	'''NOTE:''' '''WD-40 is NOT a lubricant''', it is a solvent and a cleaner used to free up rusty parts. If used as a lubricant it will attract dirt and grime and then dry out leaving your chain and gears to fend for themselves.		'''NOTE:''' '''[[WD-40]] is NOT a lubricant''', it is a solvent and a cleaner used to free up rusty parts. If used as a lubricant it will attract dirt and grime and then dry out leaving your chain and gears to fend for themselves.

	== Types ==		== Types ==

2007-10-05T20:23:11Z

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	'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.		'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.

			'''NOTE:''' '''WD-40 is NOT a lubricant''', it is a solvent and a cleaner used to free up rusty parts. If used as a lubricant it will attract dirt and grime and then dry out leaving your chain and gears to fend for themselves.

	== Types ==		== Types ==

2007-10-05T20:20:38Z

Biodegradation

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	* Pedro's CHAINj is a biodegradable and non-toxic lube made out of a rapeseed oil base.		* Pedro's CHAINj is a biodegradable and non-toxic lube made out of a rapeseed oil base.
	* Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.		* Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.
	* ~~The worst was~~ ProLink ~~which~~ is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.		* ProLink is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.

	== Manufacturers ==		== Manufacturers ==

2007-10-05T20:18:53Z

Types

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	== Types ==		== Types ==

			In theory, the oiler the lube the more it penetrates all the moving parts of the chain, however the downside to that is that it attracts more dirt and grime. Dirt and grime act like sand paper to slowly wear out the chain and gears. The drier the lube, the less dirt it attracts, but the less it penetrates into the chain.

	=== Wet ===		=== Wet ===

			Stays ''wet'' and oily.

	=== Dry ===		=== Dry ===

			Ironically it is not completely dry, even to the touch.

	=== Wax ===		=== Wax ===

			Completely dry, non-oily.

	== Biodegradation ==		== Biodegradation ==

2007-10-05T20:11:11Z

Biodegradation

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	== Biodegradation ==		== Biodegradation ==

	* Pedro's [[CHAINj]] is a biodegradable and non-toxic lube made out of a rapeseed oil base.		* Pedro's CHAINj is a biodegradable and non-toxic lube made out of a rapeseed oil base.
			* Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.
	* [[Purple Extreme]] one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.		* The worst was ProLink which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.

	* The worst was ~~[[ProGold]]~~ which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.

	== Manufacturers ==		== Manufacturers ==

2007-10-05T20:10:29Z

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	* The worst was [[ProGold]] which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.		* The worst was [[ProGold]] which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.

	~~== See Also ==~~

	* [[Grease]]

	== Manufacturers ==		== Manufacturers ==
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	* [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html Sheldon Brown's Chain Maintenance]		* [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html Sheldon Brown's Chain Maintenance]

			== See Also ==

			* [[Grease]]