Best chain lube on Reddit

306 reviews from r/MTB, r/gravelcycling, r/cycling and 25 more subreddits

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Squirt

4.5

(26)

"Squirt"

"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."

"Squirt lube. The best. Backed by tests."

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."

"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"

"Motul"

"Any good brand would do. I use Motul and Yamalube and both are great."

"Motul. Liqui moly."

Silca

4.8

(18)

"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."

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."

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."

Muc-Off

3.8

(17)

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

"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."

"Muc-Off is not terrible, it's fine."

"I like muc-off because they say it is biodegradable."

Gear Oil

4.3

(12)

"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

4.5

(11)

"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."

"I’ve been using Smoove the past couple days."

Finish Line

4.3

(10)

"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."

"Finish Line."

"The lube itself is excellent."

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

#10

Wax

4.7

(9)

"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."

"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."

"I use wax. Needs to be applied more regularly than lube, but a lot less messy."

"Wax, simple as that. Clean and quiet."

#11

Maxima

4.5

(8)

"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."

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

"Maxima Chain Wax for lube."

"Maxima Chain Wax."

#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

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."

#15

WD-40

3.8

(6)

"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 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."

#16

TriFlow

4.4

(5)

"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."

#17

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."

#18

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."

#19

5.0

(3)

"If you're looking for the truly best lube, I recommend just Silca Synergetic."

"For a bike chain, Silca Synergetic is the best."

"It’s very quiet running and repels water well."

#25

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."

#26

Hot Wax

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."

#27

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."

#28

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?"

#29

1.0

(1)

"Ive used muc off wet lube for the first time over the Winter and its the worst lube i have ever used."

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