[Uncle Cliffy]

I ask because I heard about a strange problem from my buddy. His LG1+ guide plates cracked because of the chainlube he used. He's a fan of Boshield and Prolink, but was told that either would cause this problem.

Where I live, Boshield works great so I want to know before I install my brand new guide.

I was gonna call E-thirteen and ask, but I figured why not ask here...?

 

[snowaddict91]

Yeah you're supposed to use wax lube with plastic stuff. I've used teflon finish line, and so far so good, but it isn't recommended.

I've used finish line's wax lube before with good results

 

[Tayrob]

Finish Line Wet Lube.
A little thick for dusty stuff,but awesome none the less.

 

[buildyourown]

Been using Dumonde Tech and Pedro's for years and have never seen cracking.

Pedro's Road Rage is my current favorite for dry conditions.

 

[mtbman1127]

Rock-N-Roll Blue for me here in the southeast. Works great and doesn't cake up.

 

['size]

I was gonna call E-thirteen and ask, but I figured why not ask here...?

horses mouth:
We currently recommend the following lubes that are safe for the plastics used in our chainguides.

Pedros SynLube is synthetic and safe for plastics.
http://www.pedros.com/synlube.htm


Finish Line lubes are all safe except for the Speed Clean Degreaser.
http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/


White Lightning lubes are all plastic safe.
http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/index.htm


Motorex bike lubes are all synthetic except for the Oil Spray.
http://motorexbicycle.com/products.asp

 

[EVRAC]

This stuff is awesome:

http://www.purpleextreme.com/

 

[illflip]

finish line dry usually. use the wet stuff when its muddy.

 

[P.T.W]

Good ol TriFlow here...or FinishLine green if its mucky out

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

horses mouth:
We currently recommend the following lubes that are safe for the plastics used in our chainguides.

Pedros SynLube is synthetic and safe for plastics.
http://www.pedros.com/synlube.htm


Finish Line lubes are all safe except for the Speed Clean Degreaser.
http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/


White Lightning lubes are all plastic safe.
http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/index.htm


Motorex bike lubes are all synthetic except for the Oil Spray.
http://motorexbicycle.com/products.asp

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[Zark]

White Lightning Clean ride.

 

[illnotsick]

E13 told me the petroleum based lubes break break down the polymers in the plastic. Happened to my LG1, got the replacement today, along with some other goodies. E13 is an awesome company to deal with, really helpful when you need them.

 

[bullcrew]

Anything alans got floating around the shop... Its free and he stocks high end bikes and custom build only so I trust whatever hes got is pretty good LOL (and its freeeeeeeeee)

 

[allsk8sno]

i like

myself

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

i like

myself

 

[bullcrew]

i like

myself

Holy crap Pete LOL
I couldnt get past the crappy rapping white dude LOL. Yo its the PERFORMANCE shoooowee wikki wikki I say PERFORMANCE.

The whole time I was embarassed I was watching it and like a train wreck I couldnt look away......

LOL that made my night thanks....

 

[RMboy]

Finish line Ceramic something lube.. No idea why, just seems to stick to the chain very well, and stop other sh*t sticking to it..

Or Motorex, cat beat that!

 

[Sandwich]

pedro's synlube. it's what they had, and it seems to work. Would love some dry weather lube, but I'd also love some dry weather, so whatever. LG1+ here.

 

[DirtyMike]

I have currently in the garage

Bosheild
Triflow
Purple Extreme
and some pedros Icewax


I use the Bosheild the most, just works too damned good, I have three years on my SrS now and havent had any problems with it. Then again, I dont douche my chain either, I clean it, then put a single drop on each pin work it around a bit and go. lasts a couple rides that way, then I clean and repeat. The other stuff I just douche it on wipe off the excess, and let it sit over night.

 

[epic]

I use Progold. Now I know why my MRP G2 fell apart. I thought it was just a piece of crap. I'd better stop using this stuff before my LG1+ falls apart too.

 

[stumpjump]

Rock N roll. Its worked wonders so far, and no muck.

 

[Iridemtb]

rock n roll. Its worked wonders so far, and no muck.

+1...

 

[bdamschen]

Live in cali, so rock n roll gold all year long.

 

[Bikael Molton]

love rock and roll (extreme & gold). hopefully it's not eating my E.13s.

 

[PhilipW]

I use Progold. Now I know why my MRP G2 fell apart. I thought it was just a piece of crap. I'd better stop using this stuff before my LG1+ falls apart too.

Anything synthetic..."the list" is above.

I use Pedros Synlube...use a little for dry conditions, and slop it on for the wet muddy days.

Triflow, Motorex, White Lightning. Essentially mineral spirits are a common chemical used for cleaning your chain in the lube. Progold, T9, WD40, etc all have this, which breaks down chemical bonds and causes the plastic to become very brittle. When your bashguard becomes brittle, it quickly fails. Also, overtorquing bolts can cause cracking as well...a common issue.

As well as the aforementioned lubes work, they don't fit well where polycarbonate drivetrain components are concerned.

Cheers,
philip @ e*thirteen

 

[ridefast]

In order of preference:

1. Dumonde Tech
2. Rock N Roll
3. Prolink

 

[ryanxj]

i like

myself

BWAHAHAHAAAA!!!!! HOW I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE? Thanks man, that was the funniest thing Ive seen in awhile