I wouldn't go to an auto supply store for bike lube. You'd likely get something that would gunk your chain up mightily.
My personal favorite is Rock'n'Roll Gold lube. It cleans and lubes in one step, only needs to be re-applied if the chain begins to squeak or gets obviously dusty/dirty, and I'm only a little over halfway through the 16oz ($23) bottle that I bought early last year (though you'd go through it faster if you ride more frequently than I do).
There've been a lot of conversations about bike lube and chain care here at TE, so I'm sure you'd find plenty of options with a quick search.
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09-12-2008, 08:10 AM #1
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09-13-2008, 04:10 AM #2
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Liza,
I'm afraid I can't remember the name of the product. But thanks to you both for the advice. It sounds like these products last a long time!!
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09-13-2008, 04:16 AM #3
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Purple Extreme is my favorite chain lube. A little goes a long way.
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09-13-2008, 08:03 PM #4
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Velo-b, I've been curious about Purple Extreme and have considered giving it a try when I run out of my bottle of Rock'n'Roll. What else have you used that you'd compare it to?
Originally Posted by Velobambina
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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09-13-2008, 09:01 PM #5
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I've switched to the Pedro's soybean oil based lubes and I've been VERY happy with them. Most lubes are extremely toxic, so it was great to find non-toxic chain and component lube that actually work! There's "Go!" low-viscosity lube for dry conditions and "Chainj" for MTBs and wet conditions. Love 'em both.
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09-16-2008, 01:26 AM #6
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I found that it's cleaner, probably because you use less. Since I'm a distance rider, I need something w/a lot of staying power. Purple Extreme lives up to its promise of 400 miles per application (of course, could be a bit less if the weather is rainy). Originally Posted by Kalidurga
I've used ProLink, which is fine; Pedro's Ice Wax (found it was a dirt magnet but I might not have been wiping it off the chain good enough); and Road Rage.
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