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LinkLube Dry
PRODUCT INFORMATION
ALL WEATHER VS. DRY.. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
LinkLube All Weather is our one-stop chain lube for most weather conditions. While the base carrier fluid we use has fast penetrating, chain cleaning properties, it will never become fully dry to the touch. This can lead to unwanted dust attraction in the driest, dustiest conditions, so a more bespoke dry lube is required.
WHY WATER? WHY WAX?
Wax is the best lubricant for dry conditions because, when applied correctly, it will fill your links and rollers with a hard, slippery coating, which will last for ages on the trails and is dry to the touch—so dry dirt and dust will not stick to it.
For more details on the formulation check out the FAQs section below.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
LINKLUBE DRY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
When applied for the first time, it is essential that LinkLube Dry is applied to a well degreased and dry drivetrain.
If a chain is dirty, then dirt and old lube take up space in the rollers, preventing new lube from reaching the places it needs to, and any residual oil-based lube can also result in reduced durability and premature blackening.
- Fully degrease before applying fresh lube to ensure there is no old chain oil present. For best results use our Foaming Drivetrain Degreaser or, in the case of brand new chains, use XXX Solvent Degreaser to remove stubborn factory greases.
- Ensure you thoroughly rinse your chain with clean water after degreasing (degreaser is designed to eat chain lube after all).
- Allow chain to dry thoroughly before application.
- Apply to the inside face of the chain only. The light blue color of the chain lube allows you to see exactly where you have and haven't applied.
- Keep the chain cycling for 20 seconds to help the lube penetrate fully into the pins and rollers.
- Check for over-application. You can tell if you over-apply LinkLube Dry because you’ll see the lube start to fill the narrow chain links. If this happens, just slowly cycle through your gears a few times to transfer the excess lube onto the cassette. You’ll see the lube disappear from the narrow links, leaving lube only where it’s needed on the chain.
- Leave to fully dry so the lube goes from a light blue color to completely clear (you’re waiting for the water to evaporate, so leaving it in the sun helps). How long it takes for the water to evaporate—and for the lube to turn clear in color—depends on the weather conditions. This can range from just a few minutes (if hot) to a few hours (if cold and damp). For best results, apply the night before.
- Ride!
CAUTION
Do not get LinkLube (or any lube for that matter!) on your brakes or brake pads.
DELIVERIES AND RETURNS
DELIVERY
FREE shipping on all US orders over $60
$8.99 standard rate shipping with a typical transit times of 2-5 days, depending on location.
All orders are shipped via USPS.
Please expect delays to processing and delivery times around peak periods, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and promotion / sales periods.
Our warehouse team work as quickly as they can to pick and pack your orders, and you will be contacted if there's a longer than expected delay. Please get in touch if you have any queries regarding your order.
For full information, please visit our Delivery Information page.
RETURNS
If you are unhappy with your purchase, you have 30 days to return your items to us.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Please ensure they are packaged appropriately to avoid damage during transit.
Please note, customers are accountable for return shipping charges. We suggest using a recorded or signed for delivery service to ensure the parcel is tracked and insured. All parcels are the customer’s responsibility until we receive them.
For further information, please visit our Refund Policy page.
FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Check out our FAQs for answers to common questions, or Contact Us for more.
FAQS
What type of lubricant is best for bike chains?
The basic requirements for a bicycle chain lubricant is for it to keep your chain quiet and smooth while also lasting a long time and keeping your drivetrain clean as possible. The best type of chain lubricant for a bicycle depends heavily on the weather and conditions you are riding in.
For dry and dusty conditions you need our LinkLube Dry chain lubricant which uses durable waxes for a long lasting smooth drivetrain. It also dries dry to the touch so that dust and dirt won’t stick to the chain.
For mixed and changeable (but not soaking wet) conditions our LinkLube All Weather uses a unique blend of waxes and greases to keep you rolling smooth in a wide variety of riding conditions. For even cleaner, longer-lasting performance try our LinkLube All Weather Premium.
For the wettest, filthiest riding conditions you need a chain lubricant which will not wash away at the first sight of a puddle. Our LinkLube Wet has a heavy dose of waxes and corrosion inhibitors to last even the longest, wettest day in the saddle.
How do you apply lubricant to a bike chain?
- Always fully degrease your drivetrain before applying fresh lube. For best results, use Peaty's Drivetrain Degreaser.
- Ensure you thoroughly wash your chain with clean water after degreasing (degreaser is designed to eat chain oil after all)
- Remove as much water as you can from the chain. For best results, use Peaty's PT17 General Maintenance Spray.
- Give the bottle a good shake
- Apply the lube while cycling the chain backwards (eBikes will need to be pedalled forwards in a stand) ensuring every link is adequately covered
- Keep cycling the chain for 10 seconds or so to help the lube work its way into your chain
- Thoroughly wipe away all excess lube from your chain using a clean cloth (excess oil on the outside of the chain will attract dust in dry conditions).
CAUTION
Do not get LinkLube (or any lube for that matter!) on your brakes or brake pads.
Do I need to clean off excess lubricant?
No, for dry lubricants you don’t need to wipe away any excess because dry lubricants remain dry to the touch so will not attract dust.
For All Weather and Wet lubricants, you do need to thoroughly wipe away all excess lube from your chain using a clean cloth. Excess oil on the outside of the chain will attract dust in dry conditions.
Why do I need to use chain lubricant?
A good chain lubricant will reduce friction between chain and chainrings, improve shifting performance, reduce dirt build-up so make your drivetrain last longer, prevent corrosion, provide smoother, quieter, easier pedalling and either not wash away easily (if wet lubricant) or not attract dust or dirt (if dry lubricant)... In short, yes.
How often should I lube my chain?
As a general rule, you should re-lube every 4 hours of riding time on a mountain bike and 6 hours on a road bike. That said, if your chain is still running quietly and smoothly, then great—keep on riding! Once your chain starts to sound dry and rattly, it's time to reapply.
For road riding, the Canyon DHB Racing Team have found they can achieve around 300km (190 miles) per application in race conditions. Off-road miles may reduce this down to as little as 30 miles, as coarse dust and steep climbs put much more strain on the chain and chain lube.
The durability and longevity of LinkLube Dry will heavily depend on the conditions you’re riding in.
Do I need to clean by drivetrain before use?
Once you're set up using wax lube, you can keep applying directly on top of the old lube. simply brush away any loose residue from the chain and cassette before reapplying.
Depending on riding conditions, your chain may still get some dirt flicked onto it by the front wheel, which can normally be brushed away with a clean dry brush or cloth.
In the case of more stubborn dirt and grime, which cannot be brushed or wiped away, repeat the degreasing process above and reapply.
Can I use this chain lube in dry conditions?
With a name like LinkLube Dry, you’d certainly hope so!
CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WAX LUBE FORMULATIONS?
There are three options when formulating a wax-based lube:
- The time-consuming, messy option: Create a hot-melt wax lubricant. These blocks of hard wax are melted gradually in a slow cooker, and you apply to your chain by completely removing it from your bike and soaking it in the molten wax. This method provides ultimate results but comes with a high cost of equipment, time, effort, and mess.
- The quick but compromised option: Create a solvent-based wax lubricant where waxes are suspended in fast-evaporating solvents. Applied in drip form directly to the chain while it is still on the bike, this is quick and much easier than hot-melt wax. The solvents evaporate away quickly, leaving a thin, dry layer of wax in a convenient amount of time. The drawback of this approach, however, is that solvent-based wax lubes can only hold around 15-20% wax content, which results in reduced durability where it matters.
- The best all-round option: Create a water-based wax emulsion like LinkLube Dry. This can also be applied conveniently in drip form, directly to a chain still on the bike. By using water rather than a fast-evaporating solvent, the emulsion can hold far more wax content (35-40%), resulting in much higher durability. While water evaporates slightly slower than with solvent-based formulas, the results are well worth the wait!
The bottle I received is a slightly different colour blue?
The final color of LinkLube Dry may vary slightly from batch to batch. This is due to variations in some of the natural waxes we use. Don’t worry, this is normal and won’t in any way affect the performance of the product.
Can I use this chain lube in wet conditions?
LinkLube Dry is formulated to work best in dry conditions.
For best results in wet conditions we recommend Peaty’s LinkLube Wet.
For mixed or changeable weather conditions try LinkLube All Weather and LinkLube All Weather Premium.
Do I apply lubricant to my cassette?
You don’t need to apply lubricant to your cassette.
ALL WEATHER VS. DRY.. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
All Weather is our one-stop chain lube for most weather conditions. While the base carrier fluid we use has fast-penetrating, chain-cleaning properties, it will never become fully dry to the touch. This can lead to unwanted dust attraction in the driest, dustiest conditions, so a more bespoke dry lube is required.
WHY WATER? WHY WAX?
Wax is the best lubricant for dry conditions because, when applied correctly, it will fill your links and rollers with a hard, slippery coating, which will last for ages on the trails and is dry to the touch—so dry dirt and dust will not stick to it.
WHAT LUBE DO I NEED?
We get asked all the time which of our awesome chain lubes do you need to use and when, how should you apply them and what’s the tech that makes them rider and racer favourites?
