Tip that helps me: After applying chain lube. Wet a paper towel with WD40 and glaze over chain side walls to prevent corrosion. Not that it will stop chain performance, but it will look brand new every time.
WD 40 is a great cleaning fluid and for displacing water (WD = water displacement). It's a lousy long term lube. I use TriFlow, I worked for a manufacturing company with about a hundred MIG welders that were in use 24 hours a day 6 days a week sometimes 7. They used Tri Flow on the rollers on the wire feeds because it didn't attract dirt like other lubes and held up longer. If it can hold up on a MIG wire feeder in those conditions it's more than good enough for a bicycle chain.
I have used TriFlow for years - it works in wet and dry environment. Also, you can buy it in gallons. P.S. I also use WD40 for periodically thoroughly cleaning my chain, but mostly I use TriFlo and wipe it clean.
This actually excellent advice. I actually lubricate my bicycle this way except for leaving it to sit for an hour or overnight. A much cleaner and better way. Florida is basically a sandbar that people live on. Drying it is essential. I have a folding bicycle that I use a wax based dry lubricant. It is awesome except when it rains, than I have to lubricate again.
I only use dry finish lube. Normally Finish Line when I can get. I totally agree with your point about only lubing the roller. That’s great advice. I will do that from now. I used to do it when I ran wet lube decades back. Must admit I probably over-lube. But since changing to a dry finish lube change life has trebled and I don’t have to degrease the whole chain after each grubby ride.
The lubricant can be more efficiently applied to the clean chain with a clean toothbrush. In this way, there is far less wastage. Distribution of the lubricant probably happens most effectively once the bicycle is in motion.
Same here, but in the last few years I've noticed that it damages rubber and synthetic parts. I now use silicone spray and WD if it's not going to fling off and hit rubber parts.
@@redtobertshateshandles The dust seals to the axle bearings use a petroleum resistant compound. I'll pull the lips back, wipe off the mating edges, and put a couple drops of WD in there. Ya kinda want that contact lip edge to be hard in order to minimize friction; silicone tends to soften it and make it more sticky/grabby. Rubber parts subject to a lot of flexing, silicone. Like fork tube socks (rubber accordion sheathes) and cable end accordion sheathes.
You mean the WD-40 LUBE for Bicycles, right? Because regular WD-40 is a way to get water and oils off of a surface. It is the OPPOSITE of a lube. It will degrease and will initially, for the first few hours it is penetrating the chain, lube it. But after the initial hours, it will do the opposite of what lube does!
Ok listen up what I do is, I use aerospace light gear oil from NASA 2 drops per link. It must be applied in a vacuum and let sit for exactly 64 hours. Then into the hyperbaric chamber for 14.5 hours to drive the lubricant into molecular structure of the metal changing its tensile hardness, and reduces friction to zero. Once you do that it's good to go. I do that every ride and the chain lasts for ever. I'm lucky my lbs provides this service!
WD-40 works okay, it's just not the best option. 80% solvent, 20% lubricant. Before dedicated bike lubes years ago, we used it on cheaper bikes in the shops I worked in.
@@wolfman231 Which was the result of using WD40 in the shop you used to worked in? Perhaps, WD40 is not the BEST option, but it has the most suitable cost/benefit rate.
You are missing out on how much better other lubricants are. I run 3 in 1 and It lasts for longer, attracting less dirt and for cheaper. I imagine "wd40 bike" IS better than regular wd40, but i have not tried It yet.
I use bontrager lube, but I also do a near full service on my bike after every race and every 25 miles of riding save bigger rides. My race bikes use Dumonde Tech, and again I clean it extremely thoroughly.
For those of you who say WD40 isn't a lube, you are partially correct. It doesn't say so on the label, but it still contains petroleum products. It is a light oil, but it still lubes though. It is not the best, but it is a very cost effective solution. In mostly dry climates WD40 is excellent. I get well over 10,000km on each chain before it is "stretched" enough to start damaging the cassette or chain ring. Riding in a decent rain will remove it, but you can get 200-300km between applications in dry conditions.
Literally grab whatever junk oil I have in my shed and just cover the chain and sprocket with it, it’s worked for me riding 50 miles a week for the past 5 years
There is third option. It's wax based lube, like Squirt. I recommend it! You can even mix parafin with little PTFE 1.5nm powder particles and make perfect chain lubrication yourself!
I have no confidence I will be able to hot wax my chain correctly, so I am thinking about using silica's wax prep kit + squirt once my new bike arrives. I use T-9 which has some paraffin, but there's just too much solvent and seems to catch gunk quickly.
clean the bike first, wd40 can be used to help get the water out of the chain and important bits. Then lube the chain. I like wet lube but it does make a mess even if you wipe it down before a ride. Even more so if it is raining. 10W30 motor oil can also be used and works well. Some people use a paraffin wax bath on their chains but it seems like to much hassle to me. keeping your bike clean will help with chain wear. I clean my chain every 100 miles and never had issues doing it that way.
Especially given the mess it makes, e.g. need to remove the chain and spend half an hour getting that black crud out of it with several changes of clean charcoal lighter as a solvent! No, use *wax.* (1/2 paraffin, 1/2 beeswax, and enough “heavy gear oil” to make the wax less brittle. How much gear oil? That’s a personal thing. More oil = more mess, but better lubing). Repurpose that retired or second-hand slow cooker. Note: next improvement is to add some powdered Teflon and Molybdenum Disulfide.
I learned to clean and lubed motorcycle chains early on and seeing this guy wrapped a rag to wipe dry the chain on a moving chain almost gave me a heart attack. Then I realized it’s not a motorcycle 😂
Best chain lube I have ever used is engine oil, it works better than most bike “specific” lube and if you can get the engine oil made for diesel engines it works great too. Just don’t use used engine oil that stuff is nasty.
On my BMX i use wd40 to degrease it and once it's dry I use a dry chain lube. Wipe off excess and it always feels easier to ride. Sometimes I do it right b4 I ride, it's still better than ridin dirty.
@@mode9205 Good clean used engine oil is fine for lubricating chains. I use it with my chainsaws. For bicycle, submerge the removed chain in the oil overnight, hang above to drip dry before wipedown and reinstallation.
WD40 is good after you wash the chain to push the the water out, and then you add that nice lube, get it all nice and wet, make it drip, you can’t just be dirty after your done, you have to get a rag and wipe the excess
I always use some random lubricant for my bike, I don’t really care if it’s for chains or not, it lasts mostly 2 months before the chain starts to make noises.
I use singer oil. The only problem was that it doesn't last when going on long rides so I bring my chain towel and singer oil to reapply it during riding.
When I saw the WD-40 tin I thought Nooooooo - this is going to be crap advice Then I watched = good man, spot on All I would add is what fluids or cleaning agents you use to clean your chain yo prepare for the correct lube application I use basic paraffin and a cloth and paintbrush, old toothbrush combo till Clean and dry - then apply as you displayed 👍 👏👏
WD40 has its place. It is a water displacing lubricant (hinge the WD) and works well to get the water out of the cassette after washing the bike. Then blow out the extra oil with an air hose and lube the chain as the video says
Most lubricants work. No need bike specific lube. Just stay away from motorcycle chain spray. The only reason for using “bicycle specific products for lube and clean is because of the small size of the containers / application tips.
How many years do you keep doing this until your new bike is considered to be a old bike? I've got a beater bike my son picked up from the neighbour's yard and my bike that I bought in 1978. I have rarely lubed the chain.
There are more viable choices than just wet or dry lubricants. Only apply lubricant to a clean and dry chain? There is more than the chain that should be clean. Clean the chainring, clean the cassette and clean the derailleur pulleys. Everything clean is an ideal condition, but it is better to apply lubricant to a dirty chain than no lube at all. Lubricated dirt doesn't wear the chain down as fast as dry dirt. Wiping a dirty lubricated chain with a rag is better than just leaving a dirty chain alone. WD40 is a mostly a solvent, it does cleaning more than lubricating.
Nope, first, take the chain off, clean it thoroughly with kerosine, dry of completely, check for tight spots, loosen with chain pliers. Replace th chain, use sewing machine oil, put oil on a piece of sponge, and apply to chain. Only needs to be a light coating. This should be done once a week.
I can confirm: this is the best way to lube your chain for those that don't have a job, kids or a relationship and don't care about their time riding...
On Average there are around 120 links on a chain so it takes about 2mins to do to have a better running drivetrain and it lasts twice as long and costs less in lube and cleaning time
The hub is so dirty that the cleaning of this chain is almost useless. -Powerwash the rear and then lube everything. There are light chain waxes you can use of lemon pledge (aerosol).
Dang, this guy talks about movies and now he helps people with bicycles, so inspirational
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Hes forgetting the background music
@@City1Tiger Yes 😂
Hahahah
Without wiping away the lube was the reason why my bike chain get dirty so quickly! Thanks for the video!
Love how your drivetrain instantly upgraded (by itself) by using the correct lubing method :D
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Tip that helps me: After applying chain lube. Wet a paper towel with WD40 and glaze over chain side walls to prevent corrosion. Not that it will stop chain performance, but it will look brand new every time.
Wd40 is a degreaser. Never put it on your chain.
WD 40 is a great cleaning fluid and for displacing water (WD = water displacement). It's a lousy long term lube. I use TriFlow, I worked for a manufacturing company with about a hundred MIG welders that were in use 24 hours a day 6 days a week sometimes 7. They used Tri Flow on the rollers on the wire feeds because it didn't attract dirt like other lubes and held up longer. If it can hold up on a MIG wire feeder in those conditions it's more than good enough for a bicycle chain.
I have used TriFlow for years - it works in wet and dry environment. Also, you can buy it in gallons.
P.S. I also use WD40 for periodically thoroughly cleaning my chain, but mostly I use TriFlo and wipe it clean.
This actually excellent advice. I actually lubricate my bicycle this way except for leaving it to sit for an hour or overnight. A much cleaner and better way. Florida is basically a sandbar that people live on. Drying it is essential. I have a folding bicycle that I use a wax based dry lubricant. It is awesome except when it rains, than I have to lubricate again.
I only use dry finish lube. Normally Finish Line when I can get. I totally agree with your point about only lubing the roller. That’s great advice. I will do that from now. I used to do it when I ran wet lube decades back. Must admit I probably over-lube. But since changing to a dry finish lube change life has trebled and I don’t have to degrease the whole chain after each grubby ride.
The lubricant can be more efficiently applied to the clean chain with a clean toothbrush. In this way, there is far less wastage. Distribution of the lubricant probably happens most effectively once the bicycle is in motion.
W D 40 worked for me past 40 years spray wipe spray wipe . even mini pocket cans for those off road wet swamp rides .
Yeah but they can't sell you more stuff you don't need when you make use of what you already have.
Fifty five years here. I keep gallon cans of it.
Same here, but in the last few years I've noticed that it damages rubber and synthetic parts. I now use silicone spray and WD if it's not going to fling off and hit rubber parts.
@@redtobertshateshandles
The dust seals to the axle bearings use a petroleum resistant compound. I'll pull the lips back, wipe off the mating edges, and put a couple drops of WD in there. Ya kinda want that contact lip edge to be hard in order to minimize friction; silicone tends to soften it and make it more sticky/grabby. Rubber parts subject to a lot of flexing, silicone. Like fork tube socks (rubber accordion sheathes) and cable end accordion sheathes.
You mean the WD-40 LUBE for Bicycles, right?
Because regular WD-40 is a way to get water and oils off of a surface. It is the OPPOSITE of a lube. It will degrease and will initially, for the first few hours it is penetrating the chain, lube it. But after the initial hours, it will do the opposite of what lube does!
Brush on 90w gear oil with an artist brush wipe excess with oily cloth. Works for motorcycle chains too. Everyone has their own method.
Yup, gear oil is perfect for chains, and a gallon will last a lifetime of heavy riding.
You learn new things everyday. Thanks
Ok listen up what I do is, I use aerospace light gear oil from NASA 2 drops per link. It must be applied in a vacuum and let sit for exactly 64 hours. Then into the hyperbaric chamber for 14.5 hours to drive the lubricant into molecular structure of the metal changing its tensile hardness, and reduces friction to zero. Once you do that it's good to go. I do that every ride and the chain lasts for ever. I'm lucky my lbs provides this service!
Then push forward with your feet to reduce chain wear.
I also use nasa oil because WD-40 was made for them
WD40 is excellent for bike seat lubrication. Step one spray on stranger's seat step 2 leave.
Done.
Vandalism at least.
Why so mean?
For anyone living in Marin county, rock n roll loob is the best. It just simply is
I don't live in Marin Co. but I've been using it for a while now
@@DaveCM I believe it was created in Marin county
Thanks 👍 it took 7 days to lube my chain
I've been using WD40 for over 30 years on the cassette and chain and have never had a problem, ever.
I just started riding and it just seemed like the obvious choice. Didnt even look up how to oil that stuff, WD40 just seemed natural
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I agree with you. I think that WD40 is always a good option.
WD-40 works okay, it's just not the best option. 80% solvent, 20% lubricant. Before dedicated bike lubes years ago, we used it on cheaper bikes in the shops I worked in.
@@wolfman231 Which was the result of using WD40 in the shop you used to worked in? Perhaps, WD40 is not the BEST option, but it has the most suitable cost/benefit rate.
Perfect, this is exactly the way I've been doing it!
I’ve been using Mobil1 grease on my chains for pushing 30 years with no issues.
I've used WD 40 as lubricant on my bikes for years & have had 0 issues!!!
car oil
You are missing out on how much better other lubricants are. I run 3 in 1 and It lasts for longer, attracting less dirt and for cheaper. I imagine "wd40 bike" IS better than regular wd40, but i have not tried It yet.
Wd40 is just a brand. Try their silicone spray.
@@Reflec999 yes and no. The brand stemmed from the product. When people Talk about "wd40" they Talk about the staple product
@@vittocrazi I think its just yes.
Best tutorial out there
Had a bike I rode regularly for 20 years, used WD-40 on the chain the whole time. Never had a problem with chain or gears.
ive been trying WD-40 but the bike one not the multi purpose one. Its doing a good job.
Bruh WD-40 IS A FUCKING DEGREASER NOT A LUBE
Also make sure your chain is installed the right way round. This will also increase shifting performance
I use bontrager lube, but I also do a near full service on my bike after every race and every 25 miles of riding save bigger rides. My race bikes use Dumonde Tech, and again I clean it extremely thoroughly.
Those are great lubricants. Btw you don't need to do a major service this often. I do service once a year for most of my bikes
You must have a lot of time on your hands.
For those of you who say WD40 isn't a lube, you are partially correct. It doesn't say so on the label, but it still contains petroleum products. It is a light oil, but it still lubes though. It is not the best, but it is a very cost effective solution. In mostly dry climates WD40 is excellent. I get well over 10,000km on each chain before it is "stretched" enough to start damaging the cassette or chain ring. Riding in a decent rain will remove it, but you can get 200-300km between applications in dry conditions.
Tri- Flow , it drys fast and leaves a Teflon layer to protect and lubricant
Thank you, very nice informative video
ahhh yess!!!!! not some people who just put continuesly!!!
Thanks for sharing! Never knew this or about not using wd40! -🤘
No problem! 🤘
@@UnknownRide now subscribed thanks to you responding 🤙😁🙏
Apply to warm or better hot chain, so after a long ride. Hot Iron expands, better penetration.
I use motoroil. The secret is to wipe away the oil on the outside of the chain. It is needed only inside. This keeps the chain clean.
Theres motor oil if you dont wanna go broke from chain lube, highly reccomend
Literally grab whatever junk oil I have in my shed and just cover the chain and sprocket with it, it’s worked for me riding 50 miles a week for the past 5 years
There is third option. It's wax based lube, like Squirt. I recommend it! You can even mix parafin with little PTFE 1.5nm powder particles and make perfect chain lubrication yourself!
I have no confidence I will be able to hot wax my chain correctly, so I am thinking about using silica's wax prep kit + squirt once my new bike arrives. I use T-9 which has some paraffin, but there's just too much solvent and seems to catch gunk quickly.
Thanks for your tips
My preferred method.👍
You can also use 2 stroke oil on the chain If u dont have chain lube
clean the bike first, wd40 can be used to help get the water out of the chain and important bits. Then lube the chain. I like wet lube but it does make a mess even if you wipe it down before a ride. Even more so if it is raining. 10W30 motor oil can also be used and works well. Some people use a paraffin wax bath on their chains but it seems like to much hassle to me. keeping your bike clean will help with chain wear. I clean my chain every 100 miles and never had issues doing it that way.
Make sure you lube your cleats liberally, so they don't suffer from friction when walking.
Sounds slippery 🤔
No one ever said with details
Thanks a 1000miles more
Very good sharing, appreciated….🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks for watching!
Been using hot wax baths for 10 years. Once you try it, you never go back to lubes.
Guys also put some lube on the disc breaks it ll make them a lot better and then break them in from a hill
Joking dont do this
Do it this way if you have absolutely all the time in the entire world.
Especially given the mess it makes, e.g. need to remove the chain and spend half an hour getting that black crud out of it with several changes of clean charcoal lighter as a solvent!
No, use *wax.* (1/2 paraffin, 1/2 beeswax, and enough “heavy gear oil” to make the wax less brittle. How much gear oil? That’s a personal thing. More oil = more mess, but better lubing). Repurpose that retired or second-hand slow cooker.
Note: next improvement is to add some powdered Teflon and Molybdenum Disulfide.
I learned to clean and lubed motorcycle chains early on and seeing this guy wrapped a rag to wipe dry the chain on a moving chain almost gave me a heart attack. Then I realized it’s not a motorcycle 😂
Best chain lube I have ever used is engine oil, it works better than most bike “specific” lube and if you can get the engine oil made for diesel engines it works great too. Just don’t use used engine oil that stuff is nasty.
Squirt drip-on wax is much better!
Also use baby wetwipes (dried) for chain wipe off.
Or. Instead of oil, you can use wax, which has way superior properties. Follow the instructions before aplication though!
Loving that shiney derailleur
Always loosen up the crank bolts before riding.
Yeah... right
And the Stem!
You really want those bars and forks to move around a little in the landing phase!
Rather, the drop-outs, loosen them up lol
When I heard your voice I thought I was watching story recapped/mystery recapped 🤣
I mean wd 40 make both wet and dry chain lube specfically for bikes i would say thats a good option
Should I lube The Fork too? I'm new to cycling community.
I prefer motorcycle chain oil. Holds up far better in extreme weather conditions.
Can't beat 3 in 1, it cleans, lube and non sticky.
Good day! Thank you sir for the information. Now I know
You're welcome sir!
On my BMX i use wd40 to degrease it and once it's dry I use a dry chain lube. Wipe off excess and it always feels easier to ride. Sometimes I do it right b4 I ride, it's still better than ridin dirty.
For anyone wondering: wd-40 works just fine
"Use bike-specific lube"
And then there's me who use my high performance motorcycle lube 😐
My uncle recommended using motorbike oil from an oil change lmao, I have never seen him ride a bike in my life
Yup. I also used... New Engine oil on my bike chains😊
@@mode9205
Good clean used engine oil is fine for lubricating chains. I use it with my chainsaws. For bicycle, submerge the removed chain in the oil overnight, hang above to drip dry before wipedown and reinstallation.
Whatever oil comes in my hands i use it last time it was chainsaw oil worked perfectly. Lol
@@dfguko
Bar and chain oil - applied with a brush probably lubes better than spray can lube.
"WD40 Is nOt A gOoD oPtIoN" said no-one ever 😅🤪
This is clearly advertisement, those bike chain oils are a scam they may work. But wd40 is always the better and cheaper way to go.
@@mushstash7660 No, it is not even a lube
@@mushstash7660 WD40 is a degreaser
Wd40 is a penetrative lubricant, yes it will work but it won't be good for your chain or your efficiency
Says everyone who knows anything
Supper 👍
WD-40 and rag works great to clean your chain, as long as you don’t spray it everywhere.
WD40 is good after you wash the chain to push the the water out, and then you add that nice lube, get it all nice and wet, make it drip, you can’t just be dirty after your done, you have to get a rag and wipe the excess
I am in india. Should i use dry lube or wet lube. Here, in india, we have sunny 🌞
Dry
Wax works so much better and also saves sprocket wear.
I always use some random lubricant for my bike, I don’t really care if it’s for chains or not, it lasts mostly 2 months before the chain starts to make noises.
I just let it flow and rotate cranks works every time and saves a ton of time
Bike specific lube?
Durex no good then?
I use singer oil. The only problem was that it doesn't last when going on long rides so I bring my chain towel and singer oil to reapply it during riding.
When I saw the WD-40 tin I thought Nooooooo - this is going to be crap advice
Then I watched = good man, spot on
All I would add is what fluids or cleaning agents you use to clean your chain yo prepare for the correct lube application
I use basic paraffin and a cloth and paintbrush, old toothbrush combo till Clean and dry - then apply as you displayed 👍 👏👏
Wow. Thanks
Welcome!
I just drag the lube tip on the bearing parts of the chain as I back pedal the bike. I do it decently fast but not too fast and do like 3 full cycles
WD40 has its place. It is a water displacing lubricant (hinge the WD) and works well to get the water out of the cassette after washing the bike. Then blow out the extra oil with an air hose and lube the chain as the video says
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Do you wipe it off right after u applied it or after it dried?
Hey bro can i ask is wd-40 good for bike chain rust removal? If not then what should i use?
Do You wipe the excess outside the chain after putting lube then wait for 1 hour or before putting lube or what?
I like first way, it is easier and accomplished same objective
Most lubricants work. No need bike specific lube. Just stay away from motorcycle chain spray. The only reason for using “bicycle specific products for lube and clean is because of the small size of the containers / application tips.
How many years do you keep doing this until your new bike is considered to be a old bike? I've got a beater bike my son picked up from the neighbour's yard and my bike that I bought in 1978. I have rarely lubed the chain.
thnx man
Which one of these for rain weather
Wet lube, only if rains a lot
You should always apply the lube to the chain below the chain stay not above.
Yes, great tip!
I've been using synthetic engine oil on my bike chain, however I degrease and clean it on monthly basis
There are more viable choices than just wet or dry lubricants. Only apply lubricant to a clean and dry chain? There is more than the chain that should be clean. Clean the chainring, clean the cassette and clean the derailleur pulleys. Everything clean is an ideal condition, but it is better to apply lubricant to a dirty chain than no lube at all. Lubricated dirt doesn't wear the chain down as fast as dry dirt. Wiping a dirty lubricated chain with a rag is better than just leaving a dirty chain alone. WD40 is a mostly a solvent, it does cleaning more than lubricating.
Nope, first, take the chain off, clean it thoroughly with kerosine, dry of completely, check for tight spots, loosen with chain pliers. Replace th chain, use sewing machine oil, put oil on a piece of sponge, and apply to chain. Only needs to be a light coating. This should be done once a week.
Or dont clean it at all for a few years, then wait until some day you have to drive home during rain, spray some lube, profit. Tons of time saved xd
and tons of money wasted
My ten year old drivetrain never had oil, still runs to this day, as a training bike lol you wanna become strong, don't lube your bike lol
@@johnnyboy3357 yeah and your training bike all of it costs 100 dollars
I put some Gasolin on it, its worked like I drove with the engine 😀🤔
I used Cooking Oil
When using gasoline ⛽...don't smoke🚬 🚭 nearby. 😀
Wd 40 can be used for cleaning or we should use specific chain cleaner
How on earth do you have the patience to each individual link
Just one long stream
I was thinking the same thing. I probably waste a lot of lube, but my lack of patience overrules practicality.
@@DaveCM I just take a shit on the chain and then cycle the drive train
Works fine for me
Wd40 is for degreasing
Exactly. Strips the cassette clean. Doesn't work as a lube. Was never meant to.
Use superclean or carb cleaner to clean it and your favorite Lune
Thanks for sharing.
I can confirm: this is the best way to lube your chain for those that don't have a job, kids or a relationship and don't care about their time riding...
Yeah I just run it down. The chain and cycle the gears after 15 min
Amen
On Average there are around 120 links on a chain so it takes about 2mins to do to have a better running drivetrain and it lasts twice as long and costs less in lube and cleaning time
THANK YOU
Cleaning with microfibre cloth....
To throw it away or to wash it out afterwards? 🤢
The hub is so dirty that the cleaning of this chain is almost useless. -Powerwash the rear and then lube everything. There are light chain waxes you can use of lemon pledge (aerosol).
I use muc off wet lube and that stuff kicks ass!!
❤thank you for sharing September 2022. Needed to know that ❤ me
I've used wd40 for years and get thousands of miles from the chain.
A bit ridiculous. It’s a bicycle chain not an alien space ship. As far as different lub for different conditions? 😂
WD40 and a rag works great at cleaning a dirty chain
Squirt drip-on wax is much better!
Also use baby wetwipes (dried) for chain wipe off.