Forget your preconceived notions about this, JUST TRY IT! and when I get a brand new chain I take a ziplock bag, coil the chain up neatly and put a lot of wd40 in the bag and jiggle it around while its lying flat and coiled up, let sit for an hour then jiggle it again and do that a few times the let sit over night, put it on and wipe off excess lube.
I'm watching from the UK. Fascinating! All the usual cycling channels tell you that WD40 isn't a chain lube at all and shouldnt be used as such. However in a world where the likes of Silca are flogging tiny £30.00 bottles of mineral lube, or chain waxing systems costing way more, i really want to believe you.
It definitely works. There are a few other similar sprays around that will do the same job, GT85 & Ferrosol are both very good too. They clean as well as lubricate, so are basically "one & done". If you're riding in the wet a lot I'd recommend applying a thin coat of mineral oil on top of the spray for extra protection. Any midweight oil will do, motor oil is fine, tho if you're in doubt try a cheap reputable bike oil like weldtite TF2, it's about £5 a bottle. Don't spend any more money than that though, no matter what salesmen or youtube influencers tell you!
dang, I always wonder how that sand was getting everywhere. didn't occur to me that it was from the front tire flinging onto the chain. I always figured it was the wind blowing it
@@HeyWattsUpCycling Me neither but unfortunately, the UK weather has other ideas. If you do get caught in the rain does the WD40 hold up till you get home, nothing worse than a squeaky chain...
Forget your preconceived notions about this, JUST TRY IT! and when I get a brand new chain I take a ziplock bag, coil the chain up neatly and put a lot of wd40 in the bag and jiggle it around while its lying flat and coiled up, let sit for an hour then jiggle it again and do that a few times the let sit over night, put it on and wipe off excess lube.
nice bike .. hope i got 1 for my work
watching from philippines
ill be in BGC area later this fall/winter! for a trip
I'm watching from the UK. Fascinating! All the usual cycling channels tell you that WD40 isn't a chain lube at all and shouldnt be used as such. However in a world where the likes of Silca are flogging tiny £30.00 bottles of mineral lube, or chain waxing systems costing way more, i really want to believe you.
clean your cassette and chain ring then give it a try for a week and see how everything shifts and.stays clean.
It definitely works. There are a few other similar sprays around that will do the same job, GT85 & Ferrosol are both very good too. They clean as well as lubricate, so are basically "one & done". If you're riding in the wet a lot I'd recommend applying a thin coat of mineral oil on top of the spray for extra protection. Any midweight oil will do, motor oil is fine, tho if you're in doubt try a cheap reputable bike oil like weldtite TF2, it's about £5 a bottle. Don't spend any more money than that though, no matter what salesmen or youtube influencers tell you!
dang, I always wonder how that sand was getting everywhere. didn't occur to me that it was from the front tire flinging onto the chain. I always figured it was the wind blowing it
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What about in wet/winter conditions? I live in the UK so wax seems to work best in the wet. Cheers 👍
@@charliehargreaves7344 I don’t ride in the wet or plan on it anyways, if I get caught in the rain I respray it after washing bike that day.
@@HeyWattsUpCycling Me neither but unfortunately, the UK weather has other ideas. If you do get caught in the rain does the WD40 hold up till you get home, nothing worse than a squeaky chain...
@@charliehargreaves7344 yeah it does.