Anyone into cycling?

j944 · #1 09-29-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AZX54.4

Hey, what chain lubes do you guys use? I have been using Prolink by Progold for a long time and am going to switch to Dumonde for my road bike when I replace my chain. I have been satisfied with Prolink and it works well on my mtb. It is very dusty on our trails in AZ and I find that the Prolink does not gunk up or attract to much dust. My dad has started to run dumonde on his road bike and it is less oily and the chain runs very quiet. This will be on my road bike, not mtb.

I am curious what chain lubes you guys are using?

I use either white lightening or silcolene chain wax. I didnt have any wl and used some of my motorcycle chain wax and it worked great. I primarily use it on my mtb's but it keeps the chain lubed well.

AZX54.4 · #2 09-29-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by j944

I use either white lightening or silcolene chain wax. I didnt have any wl and used some of my motorcycle chain wax and it worked great. I primarily use it on my mtb's but it keeps the chain lubed well.

Way back, I used to use white lighting. It does not work very well here in Phoenix with our dusty conditions. It tends to gunk up and build wax. I do think the white lightning products are good but it seems that it is not the ideal lube for my conditions.

E61Silver · #3 09-30-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AZX54.4

Way back, I used to use white lighting. It does not work very well here in Phoenix with our dusty conditions. It tends to gunk up and build wax. I do think the white lightning products are good but it seems that it is not the ideal lube for my conditions.

I used white lighting for a long while then went on to some purple stuff.
But the chain was getting dirty much quicker and I switch back to white lighting. As far a build-up I think it has to do with how you apply and how often.

A new chain costs $40 to $60 and I rather change it more often than wear out the cassette and chain ring. I never take the chain off just clean it with a rag or paper towel but I never let the chain get real dirty. Yes I might more life if I removed it a cleaned it with a degreaser.

AZX54.4 · #4 09-30-2010, 01:20 PM

Took a nice 35 mile ride this morning. It was my first ride in my new Castelli kit. I got new podium jersey and bib from bonktown.com (you can look at them at realcyclist.com). I would highly recommend this bib and jersey. One of the most comfortable chamois I have ever had. I don't even feel like I rode. Zero fatigue on my but. The jersey is great comfy material. Great ventilation. I noticed how i wasn't un-zipping my jersey throughout the ride. Great pockets in the back that don't slip and they hold everything very well. Castelli stuff runs small so be aware if you are interested. You will have to size up at least one or two sizes in my case. I am around 6 foot - 6.1, 32 waist, 33.5 inseam, 41 chest and weigh about 175. I got an XL jersey and it fits perfect. I tried an L and it is way to short. For the bibs I got an L and it fits perfect.

Heres a pic of the bike at the coffee shop. Its always fun to have pics with a post

DWill · #5 09-30-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AZX54.4

Took a nice 35 mile ride this morning. It was my first ride in my new Castelli kit. I got new podium jersey and bib from bonktown.com (you can look at them at realcyclist.com). I would highly recommend this bib and jersey. One of the most comfortable chamois I have ever had. I don't even feel like I rode. Zero fatigue on my but. The jersey is great comfy material. Great ventilation. I noticed how i wasn't un-zipping my jersey throughout the ride. Great pockets in the back that don't slip and they hold everything very well. Castelli stuff runs small so be aware if you are interested. You will have to size up at least one or two sizes in my case. I am around 6 foot - 6.1, 32 waist, 33.5 inseam, 41 chest and weigh about 175. I got an XL jersey and it fits perfect. I tried an L and it is way to short. For the bibs I got an L and it fits perfect.

Heres a pic of the bike at the coffee shop. Its always fun to have pics with a post

Cool, I'm doing 30 - 40 miles tomorrow on one of my MTB's...

Don't know if I want to use my DH bike and do a shuttle run or just do a long loop on my trail bike....

But one of them is going out tomorrow, assuming of course these T storms pass through today.

JCL · #6 09-30-2010, 08:46 PM

That is all the distance I would want to do on the mountain bike I used to have.

We did just over 160 km/100 miles today, 8 am to 4 pm, but with time out for lunch, stops, visiting with other riders, etc. We held a 25 km/hr average over the whole trip while moving according to the bike computer, so that makes about 6 hours 30 minutes riding time, with 1 hour 30 minutes of meals and breaks. Good thing we weren't racing.

11 C when we started out, peaked at 25 C. Great fall colours. We love this season.

AZX54.4 · #7 09-30-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL

That is all the distance I would want to do on the mountain bike I used to have.

We did just over 160 km/100 miles today, 8 am to 4 pm, but with time out for lunch, stops, visiting with other riders, etc. We held a 25 km/hr average over the whole trip while moving according to the bike computer, so that makes about 6 hours 30 minutes riding time, with 1 hour 30 minutes of meals and breaks. Good thing we weren't racing.

11 C when we started out, peaked at 25 C. Great fall colours. We love this season.

Sounds like a great ride! I am so looking forward to the weather to come for me in Phoenix. It is only getting cooler and cooler.The riding season is reversed here in Phoenix. We start to ride as most other places get to cold to ride.

E61Silver · #8 10-01-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AZX54.4

Took a nice 35 mile ride this morning. It was my first ride in my new Castelli kit. I got new podium jersey and bib from bonktown.com (you can look at them at realcyclist.com). I would highly recommend this bib and jersey. One of the most comfortable chamois I have ever had. I don't even feel like I rode. Zero fatigue on my but. The jersey is great comfy material. Great ventilation. I noticed how i wasn't un-zipping my jersey throughout the ride. Great pockets in the back that don't slip and they hold everything very well. Castelli stuff runs small so be aware if you are interested. You will have to size up at least one or two sizes in my case. I am around 6 foot - 6.1, 32 waist, 33.5 inseam, 41 chest and weigh about 175. I got an XL jersey and it fits perfect. I tried an L and it is way to short. For the bibs I got an L and it fits perfect.

Heres a pic of the bike at the coffee shop. Its always fun to have pics with a post

Very nice bike I switched to black bar tape after getting a flat the same day I put on new white tape and getting it dirty. I went with Fizik padded tape. It is funny my BMW is stone stock and my bike has many mod's.