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06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

"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.

06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, "Ian \(remove the antispam
\)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> says...
> 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 find that 10W30 motor works well, and doesn't hold dirt and grit as
much as heavier and/or stickier lubes do. The 3-in-1 oil might be ok as
long as you kept up frequent applications. I wouldn't use WD-49 though;
too many volatiles which quickly evaporate.

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06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, "Ian \(remove the antispam
\)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> says...
> 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 find that 10W30 motor works well, and doesn't hold dirt and grit as
much as heavier and/or stickier lubes do. The 3-in-1 oil might be ok as
long as you kept up frequent applications. I wouldn't use WD-49 though;
too many volatiles which quickly evaporate.

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06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, "Ian \(remove the antispam
\)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> says...
> 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 find that 10W30 motor works well, and doesn't hold dirt and grit as
much as heavier and/or stickier lubes do. The 3-in-1 oil might be ok as
long as you kept up frequent applications. I wouldn't use WD-49 though;
too many volatiles which quickly evaporate.

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06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, "Ian \(remove the antispam
\)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> says...
> 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 find that 10W30 motor works well, and doesn't hold dirt and grit as
much as heavier and/or stickier lubes do. The 3-in-1 oil might be ok as
long as you kept up frequent applications. I wouldn't use WD-49 though;
too many volatiles which quickly evaporate.

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06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, "Ian \(remove the antispam
\)" <ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> says...
> 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 find that 10W30 motor works well, and doesn't hold dirt and grit as
much as heavier and/or stickier lubes do. The 3-in-1 oil might be ok as
long as you kept up frequent applications. I wouldn't use WD-49 though;
too many volatiles which quickly evaporate.

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06-17-2004, 09:43 AM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:07:49 -0400, "Ian \(remove the antispam\)"
<ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine
>oil), or a heavier grease?

Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at
peak efficiency.
--
Rick Onanian

06-17-2004, 09:43 AM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:07:49 -0400, "Ian \(remove the antispam\)"
<ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine
>oil), or a heavier grease?

Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at
peak efficiency.
--
Rick Onanian

06-17-2004, 09:43 AM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:07:49 -0400, "Ian \(remove the antispam\)"
<ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine
>oil), or a heavier grease?

Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at
peak efficiency.
--
Rick Onanian

06-17-2004, 09:43 AM

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:07:49 -0400, "Ian \(remove the antispam\)"
<ianstock"antispam"@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>A very light spray oil (like WD-40), something heavier (3 in 1 light machine
>oil), or a heavier grease?

Usenet lube wars are very good for keeping your chain operating at
peak efficiency.
--
Rick Onanian