Some documentation on chain lube efficiency tests linked from here: https://ceramicspeed.com/en-eu/pages/chain-lube-efficiency-tests (https://ceramicspeed.com/en-eu/pages/chain-lube-efficiency-tests)
As you can see, GT-85, as a lube, comes second worst among the products tested in terms of efficiency. I confess I did use it as a lube on my old hybrid, because it was easy. But even WD40 sucks fewer watts.
(https://i.ibb.co/V0rBqJFg/lubetests.jpg)
I think, apart from the extremely misleading White Lighting Epic Ride, my favourite, just by name, has to be Buzzy's Slick Honey Grease.
I just love these PR departement types, where do they come with these names?
Yeah.
It might be tempting from the results shown above to think that parrafin wax is the easy solution because it's cheap and very effective, but it's also a lot harder to apply. You have to clean the chain very thoroughly, melt the wax at the right temperature then immerse the chain. Whereas one thing that GT-85 and WD40 have going for them is that they're very quick to apply.
I drip a wet lube onto each link. Usually use Muc-off.
Quote from: Slim on May 27, 2025, 01:28:22 PMYeah.
It might be tempting from the results shown above to think that parrafin wax is the easy solution because it's cheap and very effective, but it's also a lot harder to apply. You have to clean the chain very thoroughly, melt the wax at the right temperature then immerse the chain. Whereas one thing that GT-85 and WD40 have going for them is that they're very quick to apply.
I drip a wet lube onto each link. Usually use Muc-off.
That's my chosen lube too. I've become very economical in applying it as I've watched many videos that reinforce the idea that a drop on each link roller is sufficient and, even then, ensure that any excess is thoroughly removed. Too much just attracts crud.
I use a rag dampened (not moist) with GT-85, squeeze it round the chain then run the chain through it a few times. Enough to take the lube off exterior surfaces.
Another tip is always to drip the lube onto the inner side of the chain, so when you spin the chain the centrifugal force pushes it into the link, not out of it.
Quote from: Slim on May 27, 2025, 01:43:02 PMI use a rag dampened (not moist) with GT-85, squeeze it round the chain then run the chain through it a few times. Enough to take the lube off exterior surfaces.
Another tip is always to drip the lube onto the inner side of the chain, so when you spin the chain the centrifugal force pushes it into the link, not out of it.
Great tips!
A belt (Gates carbon drive) requires no lube or servicing.
https://youtube.com/shorts/iHoNz_rPwv4?si=B2Gs-M7Mag-h4WN4