It's very easy to make, just a little time...45 min to be exact, a conscience effort to watch and maintain the melting and combining process, and you'll have a lube that works excellent for almost every situation and caliber out there.

There are many reasons you might be interested in making your own lube (beyond being in a desperate situation where you’re with your partner and you run out, and you had no idea you were low on lube). Commercial lubricants often contain ingredients that are difficult to pronounce, and if you’re trying to avoid products that don’t have natural, healthy ingredients, it can be tough to find a lubricant that fits this.

Efficiency and drivetrain wear

There are many different types of bicycle-specific lubes, including wet lubes, dry lubes, ceramic lubes and wax lubes. Each has its own pros and cons, and intended use, which we’ll come on to. This lube is a very good lube....easy to make and very adaptable to situations for different calibers. ( i think thats what i was meaning) Würth High Performance Dry looks really good, and did well across the board but it struggled in comparison to the others in the wear and weld tests. How much that matters will have to come down to your own judgement, but it did have better wear protection than the Muc-Off.

If, however, you do want to use it as a lubricant, ensure that it is 100% coconut oil and be aware that it is not compatible with latex condoms.’ If you’re using the lubricant on a condom, make sure the type of lube you use is appropriate (oil-based lubricants can damage latex condoms). You do not use products that contain any kind of glycerin or sugar, as this can increase your likelihood of having a yeast infection Friction causes heat, but the lubed chain on Rutter’s S1000RR was temperature tested as it came into the pits after the TT and it was showing just 38°C; something reduced the potential for heat to be caused through friction.

Food

A lot of homeopathic circles really believe in all the benefits that egg whites have to offer. People who are within these circles not only use egg whites for lube, but also as a means to encourage fertility and to help their ability to conceive. It can be messy when it comes to application, but if you apply it using a dropper of some sort (or just embrace the messiness), using egg whites should be fine. It’s best to apply them at room temperature, in a bowl or other type of vessel. Oils that are Natural If gel formulas aren’t for you then Smilemakers has also designed three other consistencies which have lighter feels than the generous gel. The reasonable price on all of them means you can invest in a selection to try. Natural lubricants are becoming a huge market as people are more aware of potentially scary ingredients in other products. The Natural Love Company has created a cruelty-free, vegan version that is made without additives or synthetic chemicals. This makes it a great choice for anyone struggling with allergies or sensitive skin. As a lower viscosity lubricant, dry lubes promise greater efficiency through lower friction and by attracting fewer contaminants. All of the lubes performed fairly similarly, though S100’s White Chain Spray 2.0 stood out as having the best extreme pressure characteristics of any of the spray products. In fact, it was better than chainsaw oil.

With the chain cut apart, the centre roller can be removed, showing how it needs to be kept lubricated Whether you have a frozen drinks machine, soft serve machine, shake freezer or other food processing machine, you need to know which lube is the right lube to use. Heat treatment machines and standard 3 day clean machines require different lubricants. We decided to try a broad range of products including oil and water-based lubes. While some did state if they were toy or condom-friendly, it’s always worth doing extra research if you are unsure. The lubes were used with toys of different materials and there were no issues. Each was examined in terms of smell, texture and ingredients to see what they offered.For wet conditions, the winner is slightly less clear cut, but we’d still recommend waxed-based lubricants for their efficiency. Crucially, however, you’ll have to be prepared to clean your chain immediately after wet rides to prevent corrosion. Drivetrain efficiency describes how much of the energy (usually described as ‘power’ because it can be measured in watts) you put through the pedals reaches the rear wheel, to drive you and the bike forward. Unlike most dry/wax types, this doesn't scab off and evict contaminant as you ride, but is designed not to collect grot in the first instance. Chains should always be purged of any existing lubricant, although the rich solvent mixture will strip the Extreme and Gold siblings without needing to go the chain bath route.