Where to buy Prolink Progold lube in Adelaide?

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Permalink Reply by Luke Hallam on March 16, 2010 at 7:28pm

I agree with regular cleaning but I'd be quite disappointed if I only got 5000km out of a Dura Ace chain and sprockets. 10,000km would be more acceptable to me for all weather road use and I've heard some people say 20,000km is possible.

Lubricant that does not attract and retain road grit is the go along with a regular washing of the chain and cleaning of the cluster and chainrings. While you're in there take the jockey wheels out of the rear derailleur and clean out and lubricate the bearings. You'll be amazed at difference if this is not something you do regularly.

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Permalink Reply by Luke Hallam on March 16, 2010 at 6:54pm

Hi Jon,
I got mine from Mega Bike a few months ago.
Luke

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Permalink Reply by Jon Oliver on March 16, 2010 at 7:04pm

Great thanks Luke, sounds promising...and thanks for the other advice I'll take it on board (read: ignore and check out Mega Bike!)

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on March 16, 2010 at 9:06pm

I reckon that Lifecycles in Kensington stock what you're after, bro. Plus they're great guys to deal with.

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Permalink Reply by Sam Powrie on March 16, 2010 at 9:08pm

Also Peter at Biomechanix (?spelling) in Wright St probably has esoteric stuff like that. What's 'dyou-race' BTW - something you lycra riders take with your coffee for speed?
SP ;-(

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Permalink Reply by Gemma Kernich on March 17, 2010 at 10:16am

Bicycle Express stock it also.
it's lovely, lovely slippery stuff that Prolink Gold!

Luke - you can get a lot more than 5000km out of sprockets, but you won't necessarily get that out of a chain (depending on conditions). Replace the chain before 0.75% elongation and your sprockets last a loooong time.
Wipe any external lube off your chain (after relubing) with a clean rag and it don't attract as much dust...

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Permalink Reply by Angus Kingston on March 18, 2010 at 9:42am

.. and elongation means if you measure 12 inches from one joint pin it should line up exactly with another one.

Someone I know uses one chain for 3000km, then switches to another then back again. Not sure the theory there.

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Permalink Reply by Luke Hallam on March 18, 2010 at 5:56am

Timely input from Lennard Zinn on all-over bicycle lubrication.

Tech FAQ: Clean and No Freakin’ Squeakin’

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Permalink Reply by Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs on March 19, 2010 at 2:20pm

Hi Jon,

We've got it in stock, too. :-) (Thanks, Sam!)

Cheers,
Pete & Lia
Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs
Shop 3/249 Wright St, Adelaide

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