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Got lube?

WithCheesePlease · 2010-05-07 21:32:14

Is 3-in-one oil ok for oiling / lubing bicycle chains? Or should I be using something else?? I'm going to try cleaning and degreasing my chain for the first time, want to make sure I lube it up again ok afterwards...

07-05-2010 10:32pm

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WithCheesePlease

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Is 3-in-one oil ok for oiling / lubing bicycle chains? Or should I be using something else??

I'm going to try cleaning and degreasing my chain for the first time, want to make sure I lube it up again ok afterwards...

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#2 07-05-2010 10:44pm

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I use 3-in-1 oil on my cables, I would never put it near a chain. It attracts too much dirt which will turn the oil into an abrasive, great for wearing down components, not so good for lubricating.

Buy a dedicated bike lube: Finish Line, white lightning, Pedros, etc. It costs the same as a tin of 3-in-1 but it's designed for the job.

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#3 08-05-2010 2:12am

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-In-One_Oil

3 in 1 was designed for general bicycle use, including chains, but the lubes @DirkVoodoo mentions there are much better. 3 in 1 washes out after a shower.

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#4 08-05-2010 12:17pm

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Went to my LBS and was given TF2 Lubricant. Hopefully that should do the trick...

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