Best lube for dusty conditions?

[Kalidurga]

I have an occasional slog through mud on my favorite route, but most of the time it's dry, dry, dry and my chain gets coated with dust. I usually use a dry lube, but even a well-wiped off dry lube seems to trap all that dust. I'm curious whether a wax lube is what I really need to use. Any suggestions or recommendations?

[KnottedYet]

I've used White Lightning. It was dry and shed dust and sand well, but the chain ended up being awfully noisy. I only used it a couple times, and ended up tossing the bottle. Now I use Boeshield, which is also suupposed to be dry but work well in soggy wet conditions. So far it hasn't dried. I'm still waiting....

Edit: actually, I didn't TOSS the bottle, i gave it away.

[Cari]

Rock N Roll lubes: http://www.rocklube.com/chainlubes.html

Try Gold Chain Lube or Absolute Dry.

Make sure you follow the instructions, coat the chain really well, wipe it down with a rag and let it sit for a few hours before you ride. It's great stuff, I buy it by the box!

[CorsairMac]

I use Dry Lube from Wrench Forge (I think). Since I live in the desert we Have to use a dry lube out here.

[Kalidurga]

KnottedYet: I'm currently using White Lightning, too, and having the same issue. The chain squeaks like I dunno what and I end up worrying whether I've applied enough or wiped too much off. I do like the ease of the spray application in the can formula, though.

Cari: I've been to the website for Rock N Roll lubes before, but until now I hadn't found anyone who'd actually used them. Any chain squeak? Do you clean the chain at all? How often do you find you need to re-lube?

[Cari]

Cari: I've been to the website for Rock N Roll lubes before, but until now I hadn't found anyone who'd actually used them. Any chain squeak? Do you clean the chain at all? How often do you find you need to re-lube?

Rock "N" Roll has a bit of a cult following where I live. I know people who hoard the stuff (myself included) -- it's funny.

No chain squeak. I made sure to start with a clean chain on my mtb. Then I applied Extreme (the blue one) and let it sit a few hours before riding. I ride around in the rain, dust, mud, freshly cut grass, street gunk, etc. I reapply Extreme once every month or so, spin the cranks like it says to, and use an old t-shirt to wipe off the excess and all the crud that comes out.

On the road bike I use Absolute Dry or Gold, also about once a month. And it feels grrrreat.