| Re: Chain, Gears & Wheel Lube
"Ian (remove the antispam)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote in
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> What's better for regular lubing of chain, hubs, derailleur, etc on a
hybrid
> used mostly for road touring?
>
> A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light
machine
> oil), or a heavier grease?
>
> I'd like to be able to avoid buying the small overpriced bottle of "chain
> lube" at the bike shop.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ian
>
Of the choices you offered, I'd guess the 3 in 1 would be best. If you
really want to go cheap, I've heard that used motor oil from a car makes an
excellent chain lube. WD 40 won't do and heavy grease will collect way too
much dirt and probably won't work into the pins very well.
Bob C.
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