When it was launched Muc-Off's Hydrodynamic Lube was presented as the most high tech chain lubricant that has ever been created. Since I put between 10,000 and 12,000 miles per year on my Cervelo, I want the chains (and drivetrain) to last as long as possible. I also noticed this is a long-lasting lube; where I would normally aim to re-lube after each long ride, with this I didn't feel the need. Pedro's is a long-running lube specialist and the Syn Lube is ideal for British road cyclists and commuters because we found it easily lasted 130 miles of winter riding in a mixture of wet and dry conditions over clean and absolutely filthy roads, keeping rust at bay without a buildup of congealed sludge on the derailleur pulleys or sprockets.

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After this, a wipe with a 'micro-cloth' brings off a remarkable amount of black gunk – so much so, I found it hard to imagine any lubricant being left behind.

After the training ride, I used this degreaser full strength spraying it directly on the dirty/greasy cassette. 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. Then I went on to waxing - alternating between 2 chains one on the bike, one ready waxed ready to replace it. There's no need to remove old lube first, but I started with a freshly-degreased drivetrain anyway, because I wanted to see exactly what this does differently. As with any products, you should follow the instructions because generally it’s recommended to start with a clean chain before applying lube, rather than just layering it up.

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kil0ran: Decathlon have updated their lubes - now do a wet one and a dry one, in liquid or aerosol form and a ceramic one in liquid form only. And finally, I went into the LBS who had a nice window display of wheels, said "what have you got that will me make me a better climber? Chain swaps around 300 miles, but with a quick link you can just swap a chain and then rewax the other chain at your leisure.Then again, with fat biking in winter, you’ll see wet lube usage increase, but I still wouldn’t have guessed it’d be more than dry. Bike wash is a product that doesn’t get a lot of coverage, but it can serve the vital function of cleaning and keeping your frame protected from gunk and mud, making future cleaning even easier. And, in terms of what it appears to deliver in friction losses, and its longevity in normal riding conditions, it's definitely up there with the best. Wet chain lubes are usually better at resisting water; dry lubes are cleaner but need more frequent applicatio.

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Unless you have extra time or money to spend on lube, do yourself a favor, get PRO Gold and forget about it. It's easy to apply, lasts ages and keeps things clean, but the real benefit is the protection it gives your components. Squirt’s Long Lasting Dry Lube is a wax-based lube that’s designed to–you guessed it–last a long time. The supposed 'quality' of the lube is such an insignificant thing it isnt worth spending so much money on.

I use the 375ml spray bottle and spray a small stream onto the chain while pedaling backwards, I continue to roll the cranks over then grab the chain with a cloth and wipe it off.