Each cyclist knows about need of care for the bicycle chain – however not all are informed on with what it needs to be greased to avoid fast wear and other unpleasant consequences. To choose the correct lubricant for the bicycle chain quite simply – the main thing, to understand its types and their purpose.
Lubricants
Lubricant is vital the bicycle chain as it reduces friction in the adjoining links and details – the chain is in the constant movement and contact with cartridges and stars of the system. These mechanical influences quickly wear out spare parts and bring the bicycle to failure condition. Maintenance of the two-wheeled friend needs to be carried out regularly, having limited to cleaning and lubricant of the chain.
For uniform work of the bicycle chain it is necessary to use the special oils preventing emergence of "rustle" and sticking of dirt.
Some cyclists often use household lubricating oil which is easy for buying cheap in any shop as lubricant. This type of lubricant isn't suitable for care for the bicycle chain as lubricating oil literally collects on itself dirt and dust, spoiling at the same time the chain and stars. It isn't recommended to be used for expensive modern bicycles demanding the best address with the details at all.
Lubricant choice
Lubricants for the bicycle chain are classified on aerosol, liquid and two-component. Aerosol lubricant is liquid oil in barrels with tubules and is intended for processing of mobile elements of the chain. It should be chosen for greasing of hard-to-reach spots and for distant trips as it is absolutely safe when transporting in the backpack (oil doesn't filter through the tubule). The lack of aerosol barrels is the probability of spraying of lubricant on oboda or brake disks of the bicycle. Usually this type of lubricant is used for maintenance in garage or house conditions and also in cycle workshops. Liquid lubricant is specialized liquid material which is ideal for processing of the bicycle chain due to the characteristics and the convenient packing equipped with the batcher. Two-component lubricant consists of solvent and dense oil. After greasing of the chain, solvent quickly evaporates, and oil for a long time remains on its joints. The fine choice for damp weather is lubricant for wet weather conditions which has dirt-resistant, protective and water-repellent properties and also low rinsability with excellent adhesive qualities. Usually it is used at high humidity and other corrosive environment of the environment.