WD40, 3-in-1 Oil or GT85

Thargor

Whats the best stuff to spray on the various bits of your bike when you come in from the rain to keep everything in good condition? I only say GT85 because there was a huge can of it for €2.50 if you buy a bike in Halfords, never heard of it before then, is it any good?

RMD

I spray WD40 on the seals of bearings and moving parts to get rid of water, never use the stuff as a lubricant though.

niceonetom

Thargor wrote: »

Whats the best stuff to spray on the various bits of your bike when you come in from the rain to keep everything in good condition? I only say GT85 because there was a huge can of it for €2.50 if you buy a bike in Halfords, never heard of it before then, is it any good?

GT85. It's a good water displacer. Very similar to wd40 but it has some teflon in it too I think. Spraying a bit on exposed nuts and stuff isn't a bad idea to prevent oxidation, but it is not to be confused with lube or anything. I use it on my chain after degreasing and rinsing to dispel water before adding a real lube. Seems to work well and it smells nice.

Thargor

What lubricant do you reccomend then please, I havent put anything on the chain except GT85 and WD40 since I bought the bike.

DirkVoodoo

Thargor wrote: »

What lubricant do you reccomend then please, I havent put anything on the chain except GT85 and WD40 since I bought the bike.

For Winter: Finish Line Cross Country Wet Lube

Although you are free to pick any of them: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=91

Clain Cheaning (Note: A chain cleaner is not necessary, you can use an old toothbrush, scrubbing brush, etc. The point is to remove as much dirt and grime from the chain before applying new lube): Park Tool Guide

Thargor

Excellent, and free postage aswell, thanks DirkVoodoo, it better not say wet lube on the outside of the package though.

sibyrne

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

For Winter: Finish Line Cross Country Wet Lube

2nd that.

But make sure you thoroughly clean your chain before applying it. Also wipe the chain lightly with a dry rag after applying a generous amount.

blorg

Just bear in mind with the likes of chain lube CRC are not generally any cheaper than your local bike shop...

G50

Thargor wrote: »

What lubricant do you reccomend then please, I havent put anything on the chain except GT85 and WD40 since I bought the bike.

Dude dont use WD-40 on your bike, especially not on your chain, it gunks it up. Best use GT85 or better still a dry/wet chain lube on your chain. GT85 is grand most other jobs on your bike too. I work in the Bike Hut in Halfords and some of the lads recommend using GT85 to clean your frame to be honest thats not the best idea, it can be quite harsh on the paint job, especially if its got a matt finish. Hard to beat soap, a spung and really hot water for that, and a really good dry down.

Hermy

RMD wrote: »

I spray WD40 on the seals of bearings and moving parts to get rid of water, never use the stuff as a lubricant though.

You risk getting rid of the grease as well.

Thargor

Thanks G50 but I made this thread 2 years ago, you'll have your work cut out for you if you're going back that far offering advice, I was just asking about lube again a couple of days ago for my new bike though funnily enough.

Hermy

Thargor wrote: »

...I made this thread 2 years ago...

Joey the lips

Hi folks

I dont frequent the cycling section usually but spotted this thread. i koow its old but what the hell, I know my lubricants but unfor dont know much about bikes.

WD40 is a penatrating fluid which means that it is essentially use to free up seized parts. I would not use this as a lubricant. The petrol in it dries out parts especially bearings.

3 in 1 is a great oil however it drips from the wheel bearings which means it can get on your clothes, the carpet or the floor.

Another one is silicone spray/greese. The spray lubricates, seals and cleans and its invisable bar the dirt that sticks to it. The greese is the same except its greesy.

I am not fam with GT85

Lemag

Joey the lips wrote: »

I know my lubricants

kona

GT85 is more from the automotive side of town , Great stuff so it is! wonder if I can get 3 cans for e5 in the 3 for 2