Wet or dry Lube the chain
- Quick method – drizzle while you spin
- Slower method – drop of lube on each roller
- Remove any excess with a rag
- Optional – a quick spray of GT85 over derailleur
Wet Lube
Best used in Winter conditions or rain, mud and gritty. It is slightly thicker than Dry lube. It creates a better barrier to stop grit and muck from penetrating into your chain links. It is however slightly harder to remove. A Wet lube used in dry conditions will attract more dust and grime than using a dry lube. Also after appling it to your drive chain wipe off any excess with a rag.
Dry Lube
Thinner and lighter than wet lube. Ideal for those dry Summer rides. However being lighter than the wet lube you must apply it more often. Once applied there is no need to run your chain through a rag as the lube will dry all by itself.
As a general rule just follow the seasons:
- Summer & Autumn apply the dry lube
- When switching lubes make sure you give your chain a good degrease before you switch.
- Winter and Spring apply the wet lube
Other Areas to Lubricate
- Spoke nipples
- Centre of your jockey wheels
- Shifters
- Springs on derailleurs
- Brake & gear cables
Always wipe off any excess so you don’t attract any dust.
