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Is silicone spray lubricant by Liquid Wrench a good bicycle lubricant? |
Is silicone spray lubricant by Liquid Wrench a good bicycle lubricant? I would give a qualified yes depending of the situation. how often do you clean your bike? If you want a lube you can squirt on the chain and forget about, I would go with Pedros Dry lube which is available a any reputable bike shop and pretty much every web retailer. If you take care of the bike and clean it regularly, then the silicone lube is just fine. Make sure you let it dry thoroughly and wipe off any excess first. Silicone spray lubes in and of themselves do not attract dirt, as silicone is dry and slick. It's the 'vehicle' that's used to transport the lubricant from the can to the object of interest that will catch the dirt and hold it. A good 'dry' lube wil go on wet so that the lubricant is dispersed thoroughly and makes its way into mating surfaces, then the 'vehicle' will evaporate,leaving just the lube behind. The 'sticky' reputation comes from vehicles that do not evaporate within a short time, thus remaining wet. Then they will attract dirt, with will get worked into the mating surfaces with the lube and wear the parts quite nicely. Also, lubes that do not dry, like WD40, are notorious for attracting dirt. Try this, Spray the lube on a smooth surface, then wipe it down so just a thin coating remains. If the surface is still wet after a few minutes, I wouldn't use it unless you plan on cleaning and re-lubing on a regular basis. I think the "Gunk" company makes a silicone lube that dries ultra quick. Check with an auto parts store. What ever the case, you should clean your chain as soon as it starts to turn black. Be sparing with silicone lubricants as they attract dirt which will not only slow you down but will cause wear. I use silicone spray to spray on a rag which I then wipe the parts I want to lubricate with it; especially when I'm going to store the bike for a while. What is your application? Chain no way...housing maybe, but I would stay with bicycle specific lubes...I.e. White-lightning for chain Pro-link for housing and pulleys. Phil Wood grease for threads, bottom brackets , headsets, etc...etc... No. Silicone does not have anti-corrosive properties and cannot withstand the forces inside the chain's rollers. Go to a bicycle shop and get some real lube, already. Tri-Flow, any Finish Line or Pedro's products will do fine. |
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