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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. | ||
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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] | ||
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* [[Grease]] | |||
Revision as of 20:10, 5 October 2007
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.
Types
Wet
Dry
Wax
Biodegradation
- 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.
- 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
- Bike Medicine - Purple Extreme
- ProGold - ProLink
- Tri-Flow - Tri-Flow
- Pedros - CHAINj, and others.
- Finish Line - Pro Lube, WET, DRY, WAX, and others.
- Park Tool - Synthetic Blend Chain Lube with PTFE