Should I use wet or dry chain lube?

Dry lubes are for the driest conditions and cleanest chains. Wet lubes can be used all year, offer better value and have the greatest longevity. Whether wet or dry, it’s often a question of how much time and effort you want to put in. Either way, make sure you use a lubricant — your chain will thank you for it!

Can you put dry lube on a wet chain?

Wet lubricant will attract more dust is used in dry conditions, whereas dry lubricant will quickly wear out in wet and muddy conditions, so it’s important to use the correct lubricant.

Is dry chain lube any good?

Dry lube is a lighter lubricant and less prone to attracting dirt, so it’s better suited to riding in fair conditions. The downside of a dry lube is that it is less durable, sometimes losing its lubricating property fairly quickly. Chains will also be washed clean of dry lubricant if it rains.

How often should you dry chain lube?

Part of what lube does is fill in the cracks and crevices where dirt and grime can collect. Lube your chain when the cracks and crevices are vacant of lube. Ride 5 miles a week in good weather and you’re good for months. Average 30 miles a week in good weather and you should be lubing about every 2 weeks.

Does dry lube attract dirt?

WD-40 Specialist® Dry Lube 10 oz. WD-40 Specialist® Dry Lube with PTFE is a dry lubricant that keeps your equipment running smoothly with long-lasting corrosion protection that does not attract dirt, dust, or oil. It provides superior lubrication and long-lasting corrosion protection with no oily residue.

How often should I apply dry lube?

Dry chain lube typically has a lifespan of up to 100 miles. Wax chain lube should be reapplied every 50 to 100 miles.

Can you over lube a bike chain?

With chain lubrication, less is definitely more. Over lubricating your chain, on the other hand, is also bad for your chain and will annoy your bike mechanic. Excess lube attracts dirt and dust and creates gross buildup on your drivetrain. This can actually wear out your drivetrain faster than a dry chain!

How do I know if my chain needs lube?

Over-lubing can also be detrimental, as excess lube attracts dirt, forming a gritty paste which grinds down chain components and other drivetrain bits. Appearance, time, or distance are not as reliable as sound (grinding, creaking, squeaking, squealing) as an indicator for when a chain needs to be lubed.

Can you put wet lube on top of dry lube?

So by mixing wet and dry lube you should get a coating of lubrication that… well, picks up a lot of dirt but doesn’t wash off easily in wet conditions. What the video he referenced may have meant is that you don’t have to clean dry lube off your chain before putting on additional wet lube.