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* The worst was [[ProGold]] which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.
* The worst was [[ProGold]] which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.
== See Also ==
* [[Grease]]


== Manufacturers ==
== Manufacturers ==
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* [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html Sheldon Brown's Chain Maintenance]
* [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html Sheldon Brown's Chain Maintenance]
== See Also ==
* [[Grease]]

Revision as of 20:10, 5 October 2007

Lubrication also known as "lube" or "oil" is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of grease and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.

Types

Wet

Dry

Wax

Biodegradation

  • Pedro's CHAINj is a biodegradable and non-toxic lube made out of a rapeseed oil base.
  • Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.
  • The worst was ProGold which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.

Manufacturers

References

See Also