NOTE: As the white ceramic particles embed themselves on the chain, they will displace grime, causing a grey or black film to form on top of the wax coating.

Finish Line Dry Bike Lubricant review | Cycling Weekly

I was sceptical about Squirt's claim that 'excess wax gets expelled by the chain and falls off during riding - cleaning with a dry brush is adequate', but it turns out there's some truth in that.

Finish Line’s dry lube (in the red bottle) provides penetrating lubrication and is made from a mix of synthetic oils and Teflon.

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The latest chain lubes include fiendishly clever additives which allow them to coat metal surfaces without attracting crud.Thanks to the marvels of modern technology, action sports films have emerged as a safer alternative to actually doing the sports yourself. If you take the time to look after your bike well, or you’re a racer or rider of a super high-end bike in the sunshine then dry lube is the way to go, and we found these were the most popular among the road. Green Oil's Wet Chain Lube is an exceptionally good barrier against water, dirt and corrosion, seriously reduces maintenance and won't turn the planet into an unliveable wasteland.