Pure wet lube

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Brucey
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Re: Pure wet lube

Post by Brucey »

horizon wrote:
Brucey wrote:vegetable oils are usually not terribly good chain lubricants

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But not terribly bad either?


BITD ( a hundred years ago) there was little else. Lets just say that lubricant technology has moved on somewhat. I would expect that you might get half to two thirds life vs using a gear oil on the chain, performing otherwise similar cleaning/relubing activities.

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reohn2
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Re: Pure wet lube

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Sweep wrote:
reohn2 wrote:
TF2 aerosol is a very good lube IME,comes in pressurised tin cans with a small amount of plastic in the straw,top button and valve,costs about £5 for 440ml and lasts ages if used sparingly.


I like their stuff in dripper bottles - wouldn't you be better using this? Aerosols always strike me as a poor way of applying lube......

I find with a bit of practice I can dribble the aerosol lube onto the chain with very minimal over spray,
It's also very good for jockey wheel(bush type)bearings and mech pivots too :)
TF2 is also available in 150ml cans,though a bit pricey it's great for taking on tour with you.
Oh! And another thing it's great for lubing door locks and hinges around the house :wink:
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