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Posts Tagged chain lube

Tested: LiquiFix Eco-Friendly Degreasers and Lubricants

By Coach Levi on August 31, 2018   /   Product Reviews   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike repair, bike wash, chain lube, cleaning

It takes a special type of endurance athlete to be concerned about the quality of the degreaser and chain lube they use. But I think most endurance athletes do take an interest in nature, supporting our planet, and being eco-friendly. If that’s you, you might be interested

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Tested: Purple Extreme Chain Lube

By Coach Levi on April 3, 2010   /   Product Reviews   /   5 Comments
Tags: chain lube, purple extreme

A test of Purple Extreme chain lube, including my thoughts comparing it to ProLink and Dumonde Tech lube. Here is my review…

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Tested: Dumonde Tech and Tech Lite Lube

By Coach Levi on February 12, 2009   /   Product Reviews   /   Leave a comment
Tags: chain lube

Think you have found the best chain lube? I thought I did, until I tried this new lube called Dumonde Tech Lite. Here is why it is so special…

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Ask Levi: Is WD-40 Good for Bike Chains?

By Coach Levi on June 16, 2008   /   Bike Repair, Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike repair, chain lube

There is a longstanding debate among cyclists when it comes to WD-40. Is WD-40 good for bike chains? Is WD-40 a chain lube? As an experienced cyclist, bike mechanic, and auto mechanic, I most definitely have an opinion about WD-40! Are you sure about WD-40? A reader

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How to Choose The Right Chain Lube for Any Conditions

By Coach Levi on June 9, 2008   /   Bike Repair, Cycling Gear, Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike repair, chain lube

It seems like it should be simple, but it’s not. You can’t just grab any random bottle of bike chain lube and expect it to work well in all conditions. You need to choose the best chain lube for your bike and your riding conditions. Here’s how.

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Can You Use Vaseline as a Substitute for Bike Grease?

By Coach Levi on December 19, 2005   /   Bike Repair, Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike repair, chain lube, grease, tools

Say you run out of bike grease. You don’t even have any white lithium grease in the garage. And you really need to grease your seatpost or repack the loose ball bearings in your headset. What can you do? Can you use a common household item like

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The Value of Chain Lube: How $5 Could Save You $500

By Coach Levi on August 16, 2005   /   Mountain Biking Articles, Mountain Biking Gear   /   Leave a comment
Tags: chain lube

It was a beautiful day, way back in September of 2004. I figured it was about time to write about this ordeal – this lesson applies anytime of the year though. Something very simple, and easy, and even cost effective. Along with a group of college students,

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