White Lightning Lube

[Greg]

This stuff rules. I think I applied it once his season. Chain is clean, no rust and smooth shifting. You can even find it in places like Sports Authority for like 5 or 6 bucks.

 

[o3jeff]

That's what I used all last season and intend to use again this season if I get out riding again.

 

[bvibert]

if I get out riding again.

What's this if crap??

 

[o3jeff]

Knee problems for the past couple weeks, some days it feels as if the backside of my knee cap is bruised, other days it is fine. Just in denial about going to the doctor since I know I've never had good knees and figured I will wait it out in hopes that it fixes it self:smile:

Do plan on riding tomorrow with Pow and JP if weather holds up.

 

[bvibert]

Bummer dude! I know what you mean about waiting it out and hoping it fixes itself. I use the same medical plan, except I usually don't wait it out. I just keep doing what I'm doing and hope it fixes itself.

Hopefully the ride works out for you tomorrow.

 

[Greg]

Bummer Jeff. Didn't know you were the DL. Thought you just didn't like riding with us anymore... Rest it and get better soon. I think you went into last season with knee pain and riding seemed to help you build strength. Hope this year goes the same way.

 

[Marc]

Knee problems for the past couple weeks, some days it feels as if the backside of my knee cap is bruised, other days it is fine. Just in denial about going to the doctor since I know I've never had good knees and figured I will wait it out in hopes that it fixes it self:smile:

Do plan on riding tomorrow with Pow and JP if weather holds up.

Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Stretch after each ride, stretch after you've warmed up if you can... make sure to stretch your IT band. Look it up if you don't know what it is or how to stretch it. It's very important that not be tight.

Get yourself a foam roller and do some self myofascial release.

I had a similar problem a couple years ago that was probably slightly damaged cartilage on the back of your patella... usually results from the patella tracking slightly off.

If it doesn't feel better after a few weeks, I'd see if you can get your PCP to refer you to a PT. They'll do wonders giving you a stretching and strengthening program to balance your leg and hip muscles so the patella tracks correctly. Look at all I've learned by just dating one

 

[RootDKJ]

Feel better o3jeff

I'm currently using some blue lube stuff I picked up at Campmor. Works good. When that runs out, I'll see if I can't source some WL

 

[bvibert]

I rub solidified bacon grease on my chain. Works great and the fragrance is a nice bonus!

 

[RootDKJ]

Wouldn't work for me. I'd wind up licking the derailers.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

you had be at lube

 

[Greg]

you had be at lube

Don't you have something better to do? Like sulk that it's not ski season. Go buy a bike.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Don't you have something better to do? Like sulk that it's not ski season. Go buy a bike.

I'm planning a get-together with some hardcore PA groomer skiers..

 

[SKidds]

I rub solidified bacon grease on my chain. Works great and the fragrance is a nice bonus!

Assuming this is true (and it would be too bizarre a joke for it not to be), I want to know who came up with this one, and how. If it was you, please elaborate. How many tries did it take to settle on bacon grease? Crisco...no, that isn't working. Butter....nope. Sardine oil.....too stinky. Hmmm....hows about bacon grease. Eureka!

 

[bvibert]

Assuming this is true (and it would be too bizarre a joke for it not to be), I want to know who came up with this one, and how. If it was you, please elaborate. How many tries did it take to settle on bacon grease? Crisco...no, that isn't working. Butter....nope. Sardine oil.....too stinky. Hmmm....hows about bacon grease. Eureka!

I though of bacon grease because it's free, and it's an excuse to eat more bacon. Crisco and butter I'd have to buy, may as well just use real chain lube then. I found that I have to strain it while it's still hot, otherwise those little bits of bacon that are left floating in the grease really gum up the deraileur.










BTW - I'm totally joking. I guess that means that I'm bizarre... :razz:

I have to imagine that bacon grease would attract all sorts of dirt and debris, which is no good for your drive train.

 

[SKidds]

I guess that means that I'm bizarre... :razz:

I would never label the person......but I'm learning more about the sense of humor .

 

[marcski]

I use progold prolink for both the mtn and road bike. You don't really need to degrease with it. I just wipe off and clean, add lube, dry and repeat. It works out all the dirt and old lube as you ride.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=20555&subcategory_ID=4213

Also here is MTBR's lube review page:

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/accessories/lube/PLS_131_913crx.aspx

 

[Marc]

I would never label the person......but I'm learning more about the sense of humor .

Ehh... in this case it's entirely appropriate.

 

[mlctvt]

I use Dumonde Tech Lite for my road bike. Unbelievable stuff, I won't use anything else. Also no degreasing needed. Use it very lightly and only reapply when your chain starts to make noise. This stuff has almost doubled the amount of miles I get out of chains. Plus the chain never gets a greasy buildup.
I haven't tried the "original" formula for my mountian bike yet but the LBS recommends it over everything else.

http://www.dumondetech.com/ProductBicycle.html

 

[bvibert]

Ehh... in this case it's entirely appropriate.

That means a lot coming from you, Mr. Pot.