Mountain bike - Oiling Fork and Chain

delude · 03-07-09, 05:16 PM

I was just wondering if anybody would know, after hosing my mountain bike down would 3 in 1 be okay to use on the chain just for one day? I know it's not ideal, and I need to buy some lube but I need it working okay for tomorrow.

Also, is 3 in 1 okay to use on the fork? If so, what would be the best way to apply it?

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Harvez · 03-07-09, 05:21 PM

WD40 would be better as that chases water away.

delude · 03-07-09, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvez

WD40 would be better as that chases water away.

But rusts and decays chains

kevan321 · 03-07-09, 05:43 PM

Why WD-40 is Bad for Your Bike Chain - Bicycle Tutor

Ye, maybe WD40's not the best idea. I'd never have guessed

Jon · 03-07-09, 05:50 PM

3 in 1 will be fine for a short period on the chain, I don't ride any bikes with suspension forks so cant comment on them

I also wd40 my chian after a wet ride if im not cleaning it on the same day, ive never had any problems with it, and ive always worn out a chain rather than it breaking.

delude · 03-07-09, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

3 in 1 will be fine for a short period on the chain, I don't ride any bikes with suspension forks so cant comment on them

I also wd40 my chian after a wet ride if im not cleaning it on the same day, ive never had any problems with it, and ive always worn out a chain rather than it breaking.

Thanks, I was hoping you'd post

LiamGTR · 03-07-09, 06:19 PM

WHat! WD40 is bad for a chain, never! Everyoe on the world uses WD40 for everything and it's perfect! :P I'm gutted it's bad

03-07-09, 05:16 PM	#1
delude Mini Mac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,655	Mountain bike - Oiling Fork and Chain I was just wondering if anybody would know, after hosing my mountain bike down would 3 in 1 be okay to use on the chain just for one day? I know it's not ideal, and I need to buy some lube but I need it working okay for tomorrow. Also, is 3 in 1 okay to use on the fork? If so, what would be the best way to apply it? Rep for help

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Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,799	3 in 1 will be fine for a short period on the chain, I don't ride any bikes with suspension forks so cant comment on them I also wd40 my chian after a wet ride if im not cleaning it on the same day, ive never had any problems with it, and ive always worn out a chain rather than it breaking. __________________

03-07-09, 06:19 PM	#7
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,185	WHat! WD40 is bad for a chain, never! Everyoe on the world uses WD40 for everything and it's perfect! :P I'm gutted it's bad