Recumbent chain lube

[Tom Richardson]

What do you use to lube your recumbent chain?

I've been using Profi Dry Lube - recommended by the manufacturer because it doesn't gunge the chain tubes up. Its good stuff but it isn't cheap and looking ahead I bet it's not up to winter weather. Does anyone use chain oil (like Finish Line wet lube)?

[dkmwt]

Yes finish line is what I've been using for nearly 5 years with no problems. When I stripped my Trike for respray I cleaned everything, when I did the chain tubes they wern't very dirty at all, even though I ride in all weathers all year round.

[byegad]

I used to use Finish Line which was OK, but I've just started to use Chain Saw oil. More later when I've had time to assess. But so far so good.

[Tom Richardson]

thanks for your replies. the info on my bike gives the impression that it will dissolve into gloop if I use anything but expensive dry lube. I've never been impressed by dry lube on my df bike so don't hold out much hope for it on this one - with 2½ times the chain.

[KM2]

I have used gearbox il for a couple of years. It works well and is supposed to stick under pressure.
On a trice the lower chain tube acted like a sump!