Best Oil?

[st_files]

Just got a new bike after several years, whats the best oil to use to keep the chain, gears and wheel hubs in good nick? I'm assuming WD40 would be fine but dont want to do any damage as I've got myself a half decent machine.

TIA.

[P-Jay]

WD40 isn't oil, so no it'll keep it dry I guess.

Budget, you can't beat 3in1, gunks up a bit if you're going off road but it'll keep you lubed.

I use finshline wet/dry lubes depending on the season/weather they work well and come off nicely with my muchoff chain cleaner thing.

It's worth looking after, chain wear costs big bucks by the time you have to replace your chain, casset, rings, rerailer pullies etc.

[st_files]

Cheers - 3in1 it is then, its strictly for road use.

[Rolls]

Finishline lubes for me too!

[son of a vette]

Just started using Purple Extreme, its amazing stuff, it does take a bit of work to apply, the chain must be completely degreased and clean before applying it.
Goes on as a purple liquid and dries to a clear waxy film, chain is slilent and stays on for ages! I'd even go as far to say I've noticed shifts being smoother.

Downsides: it is a tenner a bottle, but it so far its lasting!

Oh and I don't work for them, or anything related, just very impressed

[rocksteadyeddie]

3 in 1 works fine but does attract the muck, even on the road. Some sort of dedicated chain lube will work better. I've always found them much of a much TBH.

[mackie1]

I have the bikehut stuff in the squirty aluminium bottle (it's green for some reason) and it seems OK. I got given some Muc-off wet/dry stuff too so I will give that a try next oiling session.