Bicycle Grease for the chain - which is better

On the bicycle market there are so many types of chain lubrication that there is a huge problem of choice. Each manufacturer insists that his product is better, and the seller tries to sell the most expensive product, telling about its merits. In the focus of this article - bicycle lubrication for the chain of a bicycle, what it is, how to apply it correctly and how it differs from competitors.

Types of lubricating oils

In the markets, bicycle lubrication can be found in several types, each of which stands out against the background of competitors with special properties.

1. Aerosol lubricants. Under high pressure, along with air, the grease enters the chain in the form of a foam and, due to its aggregate state, penetrates into hard-to-reach components. After waiting 10-15 minutes, dry the rags dry wipe the remains of the substance. This cycling lubricant for the chain is not only durable, but also the most effective, because a dry chain will not attract dust to itself. The inconvenience is one - a lot of time is spent cleaning the chain from the residual grease.
2. Liquid oils. The most popular type of lubricant is sold with a special dispenser for the convenience of the procedure. Liquid oils cost a penny on the market, but are inferior in efficiency to all competitors.
3. Two-component lubricants. A volatile solvent with a thick oil is applied to the chain. Lubricant penetrates into hard-to-reach nodes, the solvent evaporates, and oil thickens.

Popular Teflon

Bicycle grease TF2, which is available in the form of an aerosol and in lubricators, differs from its competitors the best resistance to dirt and dust, because the composition is Teflon. Before application, it is necessary to completely clean the chain of dirt and dry it well. This is the main requirement of the manufacturer, which guarantees the durability of operation. The lubricant is applied evenly to the chain and gently wiped off from oil leaks. After 10-15 minutes, the chain should be wiped dry with a cloth. Declared by the manufacturer as part of the lubricant component Teflon should create a wrapping film on the entire surface, which will repel dust and dirt. After driving a couple of kilometers after cleaning, you can see that the bicycle grease for the chain has again appeared on the surface in the form of droplets. This happens because of the heating and pressure in the circuit during operation. Excess oil must be removed with a rag. With such an effective lubrication for 150-200 kilometers along the dry terrain, the chains are not afraid of dust or dirt.

Lubricant from the manufacturer of bicycle components

If there are accessories under the brand Shimano, then there must be accessories from a well-known brand for maintenance and care. Naturally, their quality must match the brand. The cycling lubricant Shimano WET 100 is considered to be the best in the segment of professional cycling. Grease is designed for wet weather, because its composition includes components that have high binding properties. In addition, after lubrication, a water repellent film is formed on the surface of the chain, which can easily cope not only with moisture, but also with dirt. At a small price, this option contains components that prevent the formation of corrosion and rust, so many athletes in addition to the chain lubricate the rotating parts of the bike, trying to protect themselves from contamination. Such a vast functional has only one drawback - fragility. At the end of the cycle race, you must completely rinse all the lubricated components, wipe dry and lubricate again.

The Russian brand will not give way to positions

Asking which lubricant is better for a bicycle chain, many Russian buyers argue among themselves, defending Japanese, German and American brands. Few people know that the Russian market has a lubricant for the chain of a bicycle own production. Unlike competitors, only it is able to work in conditions that exist on the territory of Russia. Bicycle lubrication Nanoprotech has no analogues in the world, because its composition includes components that provide protection from an aggressive environment, which includes all sorts of reagents, including salt, sprinkled on the roads of the country in winter. The manufacturer chose to release the product in the form of an aerosol, giving the user the convenience of service. The balloon has a lot of information, which initially raises doubts about truthfulness, but after a month of active exploitation in winter all questions to the manufacturer disappear. Professionals recommend the lubrication of Nanoprotech to all cyclists using the vehicle all year round.

In the sandstorm

The bicycle grease for the chain Motorex is not all-weather. She has a slightly different task. Biodegradable oil is designed for use in conditions of maximum dust content at low humidity levels. Race in the sand, careers, mountain slopes - that's her environment. In addition to the circuit, the manufacturer recommends using the same lubricant for processing brake cables and switches, as well as for moving components. It is produced in the form of an aerosol and in the form of an oilcan. In our market, the Swiss manufacturer Motorex is more known for products for servicing the bicycle's shock-absorbing forks. Low cost and high quality quickly attracted their customers. However, the bicycle chain lubricant under the brand Motorex for unknown reasons occupies the most expensive niche and will not be affordable for many bicycle owners.

Generation Bio for nature protection

Bicycle chain lubricant from the manufacturer of bicycle accessories Zefal is positioned as an organic substance, capable of decomposing in nature after use, without polluting the surrounding nature. In the 21st century, this is an urgent problem, and many manufacturers on the word Bio make good money, including the manufacturer Zefal. After all, if you think logically, all the lubricants are created on an organic basis, just do not indicate it on the packaging. If you become more familiar with the lubricant, the user will note its excellent all-season qualities. The ability to work in aggressive environments, in cold weather and in hot weather. A low price will give the impetus, which is so lacking at the time of purchase.

The market of elite oils

There is a market for luxury oils, which are imported from abroad in a roundabout way and distributed like Amway cosmetics, without advertising and world-wide scope. It can not be said that the bicycle chain lubricant offered to the buyer from an unknown brand is of poor quality. Perhaps it will be better than the market leader. However, there is no certainty that the contents of the balloon or lubricator are what the manufacturer says. After all, the goods go to the market without quality certificates, and no one is responsible for it. As an example, you can find such brands:

1. LIDER. Production Germany. Grease of very high quality. The composition has molybdenum disulphide, which allows the chain to work long at high temperatures and in corrosive environments. The cost of one bottle can go up to 25 thousand rubles, which is commensurate with the price of an inexpensive bicycle from second-hand.
2. Silicone greases without names. They are designed for rubbing surfaces, but not for the chain.

Universal grease WD-40

Reviews in the media are full of headlines that the best lubricant for a bicycle chain is WD-40. This is not true, because WD-40 has in its composition white spirit, which is actively used not only by cyclists to flush components from grease, but also by motorists, tractor operators and other specialists related to oil contamination. Naturally, a substance designed to purge from oil, in no way can act as a lubricant. The price of chain lubrication is not so high as to make similar stupidities with the WD-40. But the purchase of new components, which will fail in the process of improper operation, will tangibly affect the pocket.

Finally

As it turned out, the bicycle grease for the chain is presented on the market by many manufacturers in different variations. A low price for well-known brands will only attract buyers. Of those brands that exist on the market, many athletes recommend giving their choice to the domestic manufacturer, which focuses primarily on the climate of its country and knows exactly what's the use in terms of operation. Do not look in the direction of uncertified products, because the chances of buying a fake are within 100%, and a high import price for a product will force you to invest in a non-performing product. Naturally, WD-40 should only be used for cleaning, and nothing else.