Re: [CR] chain (lube) wars, redux

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:44:39 -0500
From: "Rich Pinder" <rpinder@usc.edu>
In-reply-to: <4BA63CDB.4080905@verizon.net>
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <4BA63CDB.4080905@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [CR] chain (lube) wars, redux


oh, and easy question

RockNRollLube http://www.rocklube.com/

Longwhinded details ommitted...feed the fire... bring on the lube wars !

Rich Pinder travelin in: Chicago (should have brought a jacket), IL

Harvey Sachs wrote:
> For a decade or so, I've been using "ProLube" on the whole fleet,
> because it leaves the chain relatively clean and works well at low
> (commuting) temperatures.
>
> Reluctantly, I find that it does not adequately protect the chains
> from rust in my garage. But, the bikes that need this protection
> generally don't get ridden in winter, so stiffness at low temp (a la
> wax) is not a big deal. What are vintagistas having good success with
> for the real riders, not the wall queens, but ones that are ridden
> mostly when it's well above freezing? Ease of use and relatively
> clean chain are important. If I wanted calf chain tatoos, I'd get a
> real one. :-)

>

> harvey sachs

> mcLean va