What this I read about never using WD40 on your running gear??? I have been using it for ever!
If you are that regular with cleaning, which is definitely the way to go, then you should use a good lube even if it does attract a little dust. Regular ATF (automatic trasmission fluid) is an excellent lube, doesn't destroy rubber or irritate skin (much). Good and cheap and easily available.I wash dry and lube every Friday both bike (mine & wife's)
Second this, I used this on my bike while stationed in Korea for a year. I haven't had a problem with it at all and will still use it now that I'm home. And it can be ordered on Amazon as well, unless they don't ship to the Philippines....OK, all that said, I use White Lightning Clean Lube. It's rotten for wet conditions; but being wax-based, it doesn't attract dirt.
The guy that owns that company gave me a bottle at Interbike a few years ago. I put it through the ultimate torture test - neglected Mormon Boy Scout bicycles dragged in out of the weather for a quick service so that they could be ridden to qualify for badges. These were inexpensive bikes that weren't very well maintained, yet they ran smoother and quieter with Chain-L. And it provided continued protection.I have been in many debates about what is best to use or not use. I don't want to spark a a huge debate and I'm not advocating the following product since I have not yet used it yet, but will when the next lube is due. I received a free bottle from a bicycle mechanic friend and this product is called No #5 Chain-L. (Home Page Chain-L High Mileage Bicycle Chain Lubricant) It has to be the thickest oil I have had for a chain lube and they make some really big claims.
From thier FAQ:
What Is Chain-L ?
In a word, it’s oil. More specifically, Chain-L is a blend of
extreme pressure (EP) lubricants in a high film-strength
mineral oil base, formulated to provide the maximum possible
lubrication to the tiny bearings that make up a chain. Chain-L
also contains rust inhibitors and other additives to improve its
longevity and wet-weather performance.
Having been a heavy equipment mechanic for years I am a firm believer in good quality lubricants, just my .02 worth
Just another product to try if you are looking for a change and can find it.
You're exactly right. WD40 and similar are great products with many uses and there's no reason to disparage them.Burr, I think the reason that WD40 gets such a bad rap as a lubricant is that most people who use it spray it on once and then 4 months later complain when the chain or whatever it was sprayed on is rusty and nasty. They then complain that WD40 doesn't lube worth a damn. ...