Best chain lube on Reddit

337 reviews from r/MTB, r/gravelcycling, r/cycling and 26 more subreddits

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Squirt

4.5

(27)

"Squirt"

"I've been using Squirt, even before I started waxing, and it's fantastic."

"I hot wax and then use Squirt to extend/quiet the hot wax."

"I’ve been using Squirt for about a year now."

"My choice Squirt or Smoove."

"Squirt gang 🤙🏻💦"

"Squirt."

"Squirt wax"

"I swear on Squirt Wax (its called that, look it up lol). Super reliable, easy to clean & mainain and super clean in general."

"I have been running Squirt for the last couple seasons. It has been outstanding."

Silca

4.8

(21)

"Currently on Silca Synergetic… so far so good."

"Silca Super Secret really seems to do everything it claims to."

"Silca Super Secret\"

"I'd highly recommend hot wax."

"I run Silca hot wax on my MTB and gravel bike."

"It’s so much less work than lubes."

"Silca hot wax."

"If you're not gonna wax then Silca Synergetic is the only answer imo."

"Silca Synergetic is the only answer imo"

"This is the best I’ve found for longevity and cleanliness."

Motul

4.0

(23)

"Motul chain lube"

"I use the Motul chain lube. It’s really good"

"I’ll second and third motul. I’ve used it for years."

"Really happy with motul c2 chain lube road."

"I use Motul C2, I don't care about it flinging off cause I just spray more on."

"I have had pretty good luck with Motul Chain lube."

"Go for Motul, have been using for some time or Yamalube by Yamaha, also manufactured by Motul, sometimes cheaper."

"Go for Motul or buy directly from RE itself if you own one!"

"Motul is pretty good"

"I've tried Motul C2 and Rolon lubes. I prefer Rolon as it is cheaper and very effective."

Rock N Roll

4.3

(18)

"Rock n roll gold"

"Rock n Roll Blue."

"Rock n Roll Gold is great"

"Rock n roll gold. You use a lot of it but it acts like a cleaner too."

"Rock n Roll Gold"

"I only use Rock n Roll Gold."

"I used Rock N Roll Gold on the trainer because that’s what I use outside."

"Rock and roll gold really does clean and lubricate."

"I've been happy with either Rock N Roll Gold or Dumonde Tech."

"Muc-Off Dry, Rock N Roll Gold, Purple Extreme."

Muc-Off

3.9

(19)

"Muck Off Dry lube works wonders from transforming a squeaky chain into a smooth one."

"Muc-Off Hydrodynamic in fall and winter."

"Is the best stuff I've found."

"I use Muc-off dry."

"I'm currently using a Muc-Off wet lube."

"Muc-Off Dry Lube over anything."

"I went back to Muc-Off dry lube for indoors."

"Muc-Off Dry, Rock N Roll Gold, Purple Extreme."

"Muc-off, Finish line, WD-40 all have good Wet lubes."

Boeshield

4.4

(16)

"I always come back to Boeshield T9."

"Boeshield T-9 is my overall go to lubricant for a variety of conditions."

"Boeshield T9 is the best I've used."

"Boeshield T-9! I never used anything else."

"Boeshield t-9 is the bomb."

"I swear by T9 Boeshield."

"The stuff is hands down the best lube I have ever used."

"I prefer boesheild t9 because."

"Boeing T9 is wax, in tiny fragments suspended in a petroleum penetrant distillate."

"Boesheild. Remove chain, clean with brakeclean degreaser."

Wax

4.6

(14)

"Wax is going to be the best for all cycling disciplines and use cases."

"Use wax. Initial setup might be slightly more fuss but the payoff is worthwhile vs lube."

"Wax baby. And never look back."

"Use wax. Only way to go."

"Wax wax wax."

"There is zero objective resting doubt that wax is the No.1 lube."

"Dry / Wax Lube = Use in dry conditions. Lasts shorter but doesn’t collect as much gunk."

"For MTB and Gravel the biggest benefit is that it's bone-dry and not a single bit of dirt will stick to it."

"I have one word for you: wax. It will revolutionize how you think about chain maintenance."

"Waxing your chain instead of oiling it will lead to it being much more clean during usage."

Gear Oil

4.2

(13)

"Gear oil is better than any canned lube spray, change my mind!"

"Gear oil, it's always the best choice (and what chain manufacturers recommend)"

"Gear oil ftw! I've been using it for 2 years with no complaints and it's cheap."

"Don't waste money on chain lube, just get the most viscous gear oil you can find."

"Gear oil. Chain wax is sticky and traps dirt on the chain."

"Don't use the fancy lube sprays. Use gear oil."

"I use gear oil, cheap and effective."

"Someone on r/indianbikes just told us to just use the first gear oil that you find."

"Use cheap gear oil on the rubber o rings."

"Gear oil has been less messy for me."

Smoove

4.6

(12)

"Smoove lube is the best I have found for longevity and I recommend it."

"Smoove."

"I'm a huge fan of Smoove lube, I've found it to be long lasting and very effective in all conditions."

""Smoove" is what you're looking for mate."

"You need to use Smoove."

"I really like smoove and started using it exclusively now."

"Personally v pleased with Smoove."

"Smoove."

"You might want to give Smoove lube a try."

"Recommend Smoove or Squirt lube."

#10

Maxima

4.4

(10)

"Maxima chain wax. The best imo"

"Chain wax by Maxima best stuff"

"I've been using Maxima Chain Wax for a few decades."

"Maxima chain wax."

"I have had good luck with Maxima Chain Wax too."

"I always used Maxima chain wax, and just cleaned it and reapplied periodically."

"The maxima chain wax is the one I recommend."

"Maxima Chain Wax for lube."

"Maxima Chain Wax."

#11

Finish Line

4.3

(9)

"I have had excellent luck with Finish Line dry lube."

"I bought a big ass 32oz jug of finish line dry chainlube."

"I've ridden Finish Line Wet the last 10 Chicago winters."

"I wound up going with the Finish Line dry. It’s easy it’s cheap it’s available everywhere and it flat works."

"I just use finish line oil, usually the dry stuff."

"I use finish line dry. It can handle some rain unlike wax and the chain lasts a long time."

"Finish Line Wet."

"The lube itself is excellent."

"I use finish line dry lube in the dry season."

#12

Maxima Chain Wax

4.4

(7)

"After some 13 years and 530k+ miles under my belt my go to is: Maxima Chain Wax."

"[Maxima Chain Wax] is best IMO."

"Maxima Chain Wax."

"[Maxima Chain Wax] Apply it to a hot chain."

"Maxima Chain Wax."

"Most of the volatiles have evaporated away and your chain is lubricated."

"I prefer Maxima chain wax, sprayed out of a can."

#13

Rock and Roll

4.5

(6)

"Try Rock n Roll gold. It really does clean and lube at the same time."

"Rock'n'Roll Gold is an excellent dry lube."

"Honestly, there is no better lube than Rock ‘n Roll Gold for 99.99% of cycling conditions."

"I like it. Cleans grime off the chain and lubes it as well."

"I have used rock and roll gold for years now"

"Rock n roll gold for dry conditions or extreme for wet."

#14

WD-40

3.9

(7)

"I personally use WD40 with chain cleaning brush to clean... and EP140 Gear oil with an old toothbrush to lube."

"Non - sticky lube. Even wd40 works good enough."

"I tested this by taking a bike to the tip of South America using only wd-40 to clean the chain."

"I use the wd40 chain lube on my versys."

"I like WD40 dry lube."

"I really like the WD-40 dry lube. It stays pretty clean and keeps my chain running quiet."

"I use WD40 on my X-Link chain."

#15

TriFlow

4.2

(6)

"I use TriFlow on our chains and derailers and we haven't had any issues."

"Tried so many but Triflow is The One."

"Triflow."

"Man I’ve used Triflow for decades and tens of thousands of miles."

"Even though there's a stigma to using TriFlow it's worked out pretty well for me."

"Triflow and a rag."

#16

Molten Speed Wax

5.0

(5)

"Use it on all my bikes."

"Nothing really compares to submersion waxed drivetrains."

"Molten speed wax is the brand and it’s the best “lube” I’ve ever used."

"I use Molten Speed Wax all winter here in Minneapolis and it works great."

"Molten Speed Wax is THE best chain lube out there for the time being."

#17

Generic Wax

4.6

(5)

"I've been waxing my chains for a few years now."

"I wax. Gravel or road. All my bikes are waxed."

"I used simple green, a cheap harbor freight ultra sonic bath, and wax."

"Wax for sure"

"Wax."

#18

Chain Wax

4.2

(5)

"If you ride in wet or dusty conditions, use chain wax. It last a longer time than lube or oil, and protects the chain better."

"Chain wax if you want cleaning to not be the biggest arse pain in the world."

"Chain wax is less messy than most."

"And chain wax on my cbf commuter."

"I use either heavy weight gear oil or chain wax."

#19

Tri-Flow

4.2

(5)

"Tri-flow all day every day."

"I love tri-flow. Can use it on seals or chains, and works phenomenally."

"Tri-Flow - Oil, thin, very slippery, not long lasting."

"Triflow is great for bikes that see lots of bad conditions."

"I do have a soft spot for Tri-flow."

#20

Wolf Tooth

4.2

(5)

"Adding a third recommendation for Wolf Tooth WT-1."

"Have been using Wolf Tooth WT-1 for the last 12 months and it's been great."

"It seems to stay clean and lubricated longer."

"Wolf tooth."

"Wolf tooth has been a nice step up from muc off for me."

#21

Dry Lube

4.0

(5)

"Protect it with this dry lube."

"Any dry lube (zefal dry, finish line dry) or Wax based (Squirt, Smoove). Any reputable brand will do."

"I personally prefer dry lube."

"I usually go for dry lubes."

"I try and use a dry lube."

#22

5.0

(3)

"Hot Waxing is the way!"

"I waxed my chain a few weeks ago for the first time."

"Hot wax is the absolute cleanest lube, especially if you only do dry riding."

#28

Rock N Roll Gold

5.0

(3)

"Haven't had any issue and cleans the chain up nicely."

"You never have to degrease your chain since it also cleans as you apply."

"Rock n Roll Gold. You wipe it to a dry finish after applying it."

#29

Zero Friction Cycling

5.0

(3)

"You should read zerofrictioncycling if you actually want to go down the chain lube rabbit hole."

"TLDR: wax is significantly better than anything else by a large margin."

"Chain waxing is the way."

#30

Muc Off Dry Lube

3.5

(4)

"I really like Muc Off Dry lube."

"Mucoff is good"

"Muck off dry lube is great but I always carry a spare wet lube just in case."

"Muc-off is one of the worst lubes on the market."

#31

Muc-Off Dry Lube

3.3

(4)

"I like Muc-off dry lube from spring to fall."

"Muc Off sell dry lube spray for around the same price as MO."

"I use mucoff dry lube. So far it’s decent."

"Why Muc-off dry lube (yellow) is bad?"

#32

4.5

(2)

"Stays super clean and quiet for longer than any other chain lube I've used."

"I’ve been using Pedro’s. It seems fine."

#44

4.0

(1)

"Tri-Lube"

#71

Dry Teflon Lube

3.0

(1)

"Dry/teflon lube keeps the dust off."

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