It can be catastrophic for your day of riding and for your drivetrain if you choose the wrong type of chain lubricant. Keep your bike out of the shop by watching and following this tech tip from Hector!
Something as simple as choosing the right lube can extend the life of your ebike and help you have a better time on your rides. So, should you go with a dry or a wet lube?
When Should You Use A Dry Lubricant?
Choose a lube that best matches the terrain you’re going to ride in. For example, if you live in a dry area and will be riding on a lot of dusty roads & trails, you should go with a dry lubricant.
Don’t be confused by the name “Dry” as it will still apply to your chain links wet, but will dry more quickly vs a wet lubricant.
If you use a WET lube in dry, dusty conditions, it will actually attract all that dust and gunk up your drivetrain like in the image below.
When Should You Use A Wet Lubricant?
If you are riding in wetter conditions, humid climates like in the Pacific Northwest, or if you’re going to cross through streams and rivers, it’s best to use a wet lubricant.
A wet lubricant will apply to your chain links a bit thicker and take much longer to dry.
If you’re riding in wet terrain with a DRY lube, it will actually wear off very fast and lead to a really dry, sticky chain. Sticky chains will wear out your drivetrain much faster.
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Until next time, enjoy the ride.
