GT85 as a chain lube

[Chris71]

What do people think about the idea of just using GT85 to lubricate the chain on a commuter bike? ...How would it compare to Lightning Ride etc?

[Chris71]

My commuter bike lives quite a charmed existence going between a nice dry garage at home and a similar space at work and I tend to take the car if it looks like rain. Still, it sounds like conventional lube is probably the better option...

I am promising myself a hardtail for an off road commute I think I've worked out, but right now it's all on roads of cycle paths.

[Chris71]

Davi said:

Lancia Red Oxide?

I like that term.

[Chris71]

Vladimir said:

After every ride, give the chain a good wipe - only re-clean and oil about once a month.

Chains needs very little lube and too much just attracts crud which wears it out too quickly.

Interesting. I think I was applying lube about every other day when I was commuting regularly last year.

At the risk of asking a stupid question, do you wipe the running surface of the chain links or just the sides/outside surface?