Chain, Gears & Wheel Lube

06-17-2004, 07:07 AM

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

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06-17-2004, 07:14 AM

ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca wrote:

> 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.

I like chainsaw oil or motor oil for drive train. Grease for hubs.

--
Benjamin Lewis

Hey! I'm only fourteen, sickly 'n' thin
Tried all of my life just to grow me a chin
It popped out once, but my dad pushed it in. -- FZ

06-17-2004, 07:14 AM

ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca wrote:

> 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.

I like chainsaw oil or motor oil for drive train. Grease for hubs.

--
Benjamin Lewis

Hey! I'm only fourteen, sickly 'n' thin
Tried all of my life just to grow me a chin
It popped out once, but my dad pushed it in. -- FZ

06-17-2004, 07:14 AM

ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca wrote:

> 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.

I like chainsaw oil or motor oil for drive train. Grease for hubs.

--
Benjamin Lewis

Hey! I'm only fourteen, sickly 'n' thin
Tried all of my life just to grow me a chin
It popped out once, but my dad pushed it in. -- FZ

06-17-2004, 07:14 AM

ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca wrote:

> 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.

I like chainsaw oil or motor oil for drive train. Grease for hubs.

--
Benjamin Lewis

Hey! I'm only fourteen, sickly 'n' thin
Tried all of my life just to grow me a chin
It popped out once, but my dad pushed it in. -- FZ

06-17-2004, 07:14 AM

ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca wrote:

> 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.

I like chainsaw oil or motor oil for drive train. Grease for hubs.

--
Benjamin Lewis

Hey! I'm only fourteen, sickly 'n' thin
Tried all of my life just to grow me a chin
It popped out once, but my dad pushed it in. -- FZ

06-17-2004, 07:20 AM

"Ian (remove the antispam)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote in
message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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.

06-17-2004, 07:20 AM

"Ian (remove the antispam)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote in
message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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.

06-17-2004, 07:20 AM

"Ian (remove the antispam)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote in
message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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.

06-17-2004, 07:20 AM

"Ian (remove the antispam)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote in
message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> 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.