{"id":64009,"date":"2024-06-07T15:14:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=64009"},"modified":"2024-06-07T17:59:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T15:59:19","slug":"shootout-chain-lubes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/2024\/06\/07\/shootout-chain-lubes\/","title":{"rendered":"Shootout: Chain lubes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
SHOOTOUT<\/h5>\n\n

Chain lubes<\/h2>\n\n

Which one works best in summer conditions? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Peaty\u2019s LinkLube Dry <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a38.99 for 60ml <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Peaty\u2019s says this <\/strong>\u201creadily biodegradable\u201d lube is designed for \u201clong rides in dry, dusty conditions\u201d, and claims it will last up to 300km. The lube uses a blend of waxes suspended in a water-based emulsion and can, thankfully for changeable UK conditions, also be used in \u201cmildly moist conditions\u201d. The rounded applicator tip plus the light-blue dye makes it easy to ensure full coverage on the chain. It performs well and runs more quietly than the Muc Off option on test, but not as quietly as the Fenwicks and Silca lubes. It lasted for 250km on a dry road ride for me. If the weather turns foul while you\u2019re out, reapply before your next ride.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Verdict <\/strong>Environmentally friendly but durability claims a touch optimistic<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Muc-Off C3 Dry Weather Ceramic Lube <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a320 for 120ml <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This biodegradable, petroleum-free <\/strong>formula is designed to excel over long distances in dry, dusty and damp conditions, with the ceramic coating and synthetic polymers reducing friction. It also contains a UV dye and torch so you can easily identify coverage on the chain. I\u2019ve found it runs slightly quieter than the brand\u2019s Bicycle Dry Weather Lube that I\u2019ve also tried, and it doesn\u2019t attract too much dirt. However, despite its claims to the contrary, this lube was by far the least durable on test: through two dry 60km gravel rides, the chain was definitely crying out for a top-up mid-way through the second ride.<\/p>\n

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Verdict <\/strong>Kind to the environment but not very long lasting<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Fenwick\u2019s Professional Chain Lube <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a315 for 100ml <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

On the road <\/strong>and trails, this is class-leading in both dry and wet conditions and would be suitable for all bikes, even in the winter. My drivetrain ran very quietly and it didn\u2019t amass lots of dirt, even on gloopy gravel rides. This lube lasts and lasts, which makes it decent value, too. On an 850km bikepacking trip in Scotland where it rained every day, it was only in the last 200km where the chain needed a top-up but it wasn\u2019t rasping. The lube does, however, have a very off-putting smell (it reminds me of cow manure!) when you apply it, so I didn\u2019t hang around after applying it. The brand makes no claims about its environmental impact. <\/p>\n

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Verdict <\/strong>An impressive all-round option that works in all weathers<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Silca Synergetic Wet Lube <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

\u00a325 for 59ml <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The brand claims <\/strong>this is the \u201cfastest [thanks to having the least friction] and possibly quietest oil-based chain lube available\u201d. Although it\u2019s the priciest option on test by volume, you use very little of it on each application: in fact, Silca claims a bottle will last you up to 12,000 miles. The lube excelled in all conditions and offers very similar performance to the Fenwick\u2019s. The chain was eerily quiet, even off-road, and I got around 600km on it on the road between applications so I\u2019d argue it provides the best value here. It does take a little longer to apply than the others, though, and makes no environmental promises.<\/p>\n

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Verdict <\/strong>This lasts and lasts in all conditions so is actually great value<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Oscar Huckle <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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