I only just started biking a year ago, and I’ve been using the wd40 lube and degreaser you can find at stores like Walmart and target, just wondering if it is worth it or if anyone has any other recommendations for lube / degreaser
If you use it correctly I’m sure it works just fine. Your local bike shop might have some other options if you want something better but if the WD-40 is working for you, keep using it.
The stuff from bike brands like Muc-Off, Finish Line, Silca, etc. is popular but obviously a lot of that is because of marketing.
EconomicsEarly6686 on
It’s going to be just fine. The lube is actually not bad at all.
JonnyFoxMTB on
It’s probably fine. As long as you use the bike specific products.
ImASadPandaz on
Be super careful with aerosol lube tho especially if you have disc brakes.
hispanicausinpanic on
I’ve used the chain lube. I put a rag under the chain while I sprayed it so it wouldn’t go everywhere else.
TehMulbnief on
This identical post happened like two days ago lol
heygos on
Degreaser is degreaser. Chuck it in a bottle, shake weight away until it’s clean.
Lube, I will leave that to others as I wax. But it is created for bikes so it should work.
newbarsfattertires on
I’ve used the degreaser. It was good.
chef-keef on
I just started using the wd40 dry chain lube, the drip kind not the spray. Seems to work well so far
endurbro420 on
This is good stuff. Their bike line is fully designed for bikes and is quality.
No_Cartographer455 on
Everything Wd40 for bikes is a great deal!
kevinherrera26 on
The degreaser works good. I use it!
tapsum-bong on
Neither… lithium is the way
laney_deschutes on
I thought the small can was for greasing the cap of the big can if it gets stuck
lionreza on
Go on Amazon and get 5 litters of vitrosol for 15 quid will beat that stuff hands down
lol_camis on
It’s better than nothing. And I mean that sincerely. If your choices are that, or be like 95% of bike owners and do nothing, then that all day long
hansdetwee on
I’ve tried most commercial brands and finally found a product named: Dasty power degreaser. Costs 4,69€ in Belgium ( WIBRA stores, these are dutch low-cost stores). I unlink my chain, put it in this product for like 30 minutes, rub it in with with a paint-brush and rinse with water for a few seconds afterwards. Absolutely the best product i’ve ever used. Afterwards I use lube Squirt to wax my chain again. So Dasty removes oil/wax.
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If you use it correctly I’m sure it works just fine. Your local bike shop might have some other options if you want something better but if the WD-40 is working for you, keep using it.
The stuff from bike brands like Muc-Off, Finish Line, Silca, etc. is popular but obviously a lot of that is because of marketing.
It’s going to be just fine. The lube is actually not bad at all.
It’s probably fine. As long as you use the bike specific products.
Be super careful with aerosol lube tho especially if you have disc brakes.
I’ve used the chain lube. I put a rag under the chain while I sprayed it so it wouldn’t go everywhere else.
This identical post happened like two days ago lol
Degreaser is degreaser. Chuck it in a bottle, shake weight away until it’s clean.
Lube, I will leave that to others as I wax. But it is created for bikes so it should work.
I’ve used the degreaser. It was good.
I just started using the wd40 dry chain lube, the drip kind not the spray. Seems to work well so far
This is good stuff. Their bike line is fully designed for bikes and is quality.
Everything Wd40 for bikes is a great deal!
The degreaser works good. I use it!
Neither… lithium is the way
I thought the small can was for greasing the cap of the big can if it gets stuck
Go on Amazon and get 5 litters of vitrosol for 15 quid will beat that stuff hands down
It’s better than nothing. And I mean that sincerely. If your choices are that, or be like 95% of bike owners and do nothing, then that all day long
I’ve tried most commercial brands and finally found a product named: Dasty power degreaser. Costs 4,69€ in Belgium ( WIBRA stores, these are dutch low-cost stores). I unlink my chain, put it in this product for like 30 minutes, rub it in with with a paint-brush and rinse with water for a few seconds afterwards. Absolutely the best product i’ve ever used. Afterwards I use lube Squirt to wax my chain again. So Dasty removes oil/wax.
Hth!