What is this crud?

[Veronica]

Hey thanks! Maybe I'll try something else. I think we're using Ice something. I don't know... I clean the darn thing way more often than I want to. But Thom buys the cleaners and lube. I can't stand the chain being noisy.

V.

[SadieKate]

Pedro's Ice Wax? I don't think wax based lubes last long at all. Try the Extra Dry. It's only $6.

[bcipam]

Wax lubes have their advantages and disadvantages. If you are riding in wet conditions most of the year than a wax lube is recommended but it picks up so much dirt! I use White lightning in the winter but really have to clean my bike (I mean thoroughly) more often. Once the weather drys out I use either Pro Link or Pedro Extra Dry (both work well and are recommended by most mechanics) but sparingly and only where needed. The less "wet stuff" on the bike, the less likely it will pick up grit and dirt.

[Kitsune06]

I hear wax lubes actually tend to collect dust and debris... I still swear by Pro Link as a dry lube. I regularly spray my drivechain down with simplegreen and then pour water over it (but don't hose it down, just so the BB doesn't risk water-infiltration) bam. Clean. 'course the solventing and baking took about a day, but everyone needs a day off, right? I've actually not had problems using it in wet weather, either... *shrugs* I reapply only when the chain's making noise.

No chain wear (that I can notice...) or gear/cassette wear in ~2k miles.

[7rider]

I've got to second...or third...or just heck, re-state... to go with a dry lube.
We use it on all our bikes (6). No problems with icky stuff or squeaky gears.