Rock N Roll Bike Lubricant Application Kit, Gold Bike Chain Lube 16oz

UPDATED: (see below for original review) I used this lube for over a year now and compared with two other lubes, and the new verdict is...not better than the two others. Well, as I wrote below, I only put a single drop per link, ride about 100 miles and reapply, cleaning it well about every 200 miles. But I was surprised even using sparingly, a 16-ounce bottle still only lasted 8 applications, so a good 800 miles (no more)...I can't imagine using as the company says (and shows on their website) really pouring it on...this would get only 3 - 4 applications for 400 miles. The worst part about this lube is: 1) it has a high stinky smell. 2) well it is paraffin based so as I apply one drop at a time, the bottle needs to be shaken after every several drops which is a real pain after a while. 3) The really worst part about this lube is since it just 100% paraffin based, when there is any rain or water during the ride, unless immediately cleaned and dried after the ride and reapplied, the chain will rust as paraffin offers no protection against water. For these above 3 reasons I tried Lilly Lube and was totally surprised how much better it was. >The advantages: 1) not as stinky, and I apply outside anyway. 2) no need to constantly stop and shake while applying. 3) it totally is not compromised by wet weather as it is oil based thus repelling water and protecting the chain 100%. 4) the 16 oz. bottle lasted 800 miles (twice as much as the Rock & Roll applying as I wrote in my review.) Although the Rock & Roll did work as advertised, I simply found the Lilly Lube has the advantages as mentioned. (I did not do a cost comparison, just writing about my experiences, but I believe they are about the same per ounce (not fully sure). Lastly, I did use Dumononde Tech Classic Original and found it gave the same results as the Lilly Lube...but with the Dumononde make sure to buy from a reputable supplier as I believe I received a bottle diluted or somehow comprised one time! Also, with Dumononde Tech Classic Original, one thing the directions state is: ''USE SPARINGLY'' (the opposite as the direction as Rock & Roll) and they MEAN IT. One time I applied like 2- 3 drops per link, and it gunked up my chain so bad, it skipped and slipped to the point I eventually just replaced the chain and applied the one drop method, and it worked much better as they recommend. One thing I recommend with all these lubes it to always reapply every 50-70 or so miles one drop per link, then give the chain a good 5-10-minute cleaning every 100 - 200 miles. Doing this is extremely efficient and all these tests you read about waxing is ''better'' is ONLY because they are testing WITHOUT as I wrote (not applying a drop per link after about each 100 miles (it only takes about 2- 3 minutes) and a cleaning after each 100-200 miles or so. Doing this keeps the chain clean, and working perfectly and is kind of fun to maintain the bike :-) BTW, I used these three lubes over three European tours of about 800 miles each through rain, etc. during similar seasons with similar very heavy loads, cleaning and maintenance methods. ORIGINAL POST: (above is the updated review) I started with a super clean chain. Applied just a drop on each link over two complete revolutions of the chain (not streaming it like they recommend). I then spun the chain backwards a few minutes while wiping off as much as possible. Let it sit overnight. I rode about 100 miles, then simply repeated without cleaning. The chain stayed extremely clean and quiet. After the second 100 miles I repeated again (without cleaning) and again extremely quiet and clean. After about 50 miles later (a total of about 250 miles from the original cleaning/start), I gave it a super good clean and captured the water in bucket. It only needed about one quart of soapy water sprayed onto the chain with simple toothbrush and I was amazed the amount of black coming off was really about 1/3 of what am used to after such riding. Also, it cleaned up really like three times easier! Lastly over the entire approximately 250 miles, the chain stayed nearly completely free of the black mess when touching the chain! That alone is very helpful. The riding was done over mostly streets and cold, often damp, but not quite freezing temperatures. Oh, also, all this used 2.5 ounces...so each ounce gets about 100 miles of riding doing as I have done, so this 16 ounce bottle will provide about 1,600 miles! It also saves a lot of cleaning fluid as I did not need degreasers...just a very good soap cleaner was used. Overall, the best I've used and won't look elsewhere.

I have been using this product for a number of years and it has always performed well. It holds up under harsh conditions and lasts. I clean and lube my chain every two weeks and it looks and feels brand new.

This is my go-to chain lube. It has never let me down. Been using it for years. Ride primarily in the Rocky Mountains.

Over the years, with tens of thousands of road miles and a shed-load of mountain trails, I have used many different chain lubes. I always kept coming back to good-old Tri-Flow. All the other lubes I've used either didn't work better than Tri-Flow (but cost more) or left thick black gunk all over my drive train. Sure, heavy wax lubes stay on your chain longer, but the gunk up your pulleys so bad that it can actually affect the accuracy of your rear derailleur = bad shifting. That gunk requires a full disassembly of your drive-train components and a good soak in solvent to remove. Light oil, like Tri-Flow, has to be reapplied frequently, but it takes a really long time to build up on your gears and pulleys. Then there is Rock N Roll Gold. This stuff grabs the best of both worlds in chain lubes. It is a wet lube that has some waxy solids. I am not sure exactly what the composition is, but you squirt a liberal amount on your chain at the cassette and the fluid penetrates deep into the chain displacing dirt and contaminated lube. When the solvent evaporates, it deposits the waxy solids and what I think is a light oil in and on the chain. After a thorough wipe-down with a rag, the chain is heavily lubed on the inside of the rollers and lightly coated on the outside. Shifts are crisp and drive-train noise is minimized. This is the lube that beats Tri-Flow - that's saying a lot...

I think this is a great product. I had originally placed an order for the smaller size bottle just to try it out per a recommendation from a friend. I love it! My chain and cogs have never been cleaner and I'm sure my drivetrain is very happy. You can be extremely generous with this lube(it says to do so on the instructions even while aimed on the rear cassette). Just be sure you have something to catch the drippings! I will agree with some other reviewers that say it's rather hard transporting the lube from the big bottle to the provided small bottle. I wish there was an easier way for what they provide but I had some spillage. Not a huge deal but it would be nice to consider that for future production. Overall though I'm very satisfied with how this was packaged, how well the product works, and the price. Really the only downside is just moving it from the big bottle to the little one.

I first discovered Rock N Roll Gold about 15 years ago while searching for a good lube for my MTB chain. I must have tried 5 or 6 "top" brands in the market place that were highly rated by everyone. However, I never liked any of them as they are like traditional oily lubes. I saw someone mentioned R&R on a bike forum one day and immediately called to order one. I spoke to the owner himself who spent about 20 minutes talking to me about lubes and how he came about this lube. To make a long story short I bought a small bottle of it just to try it out and from the moment I first tried it, I was hooked. This lube is unlike any of the others. First of all, you clean and lube all at once. Second, you're suppose to rub it off after you apply it. This seems counter intuitive as most people would believe that like traditional lubes, it needs to remain on the chain. But the way Gold works is by forming a thin layer of "dry" lube that's great at keeping dirt from sticking on the chain. That's one reason the instructions says to leave it to cure overnight for best results. When the instructions are followed, this is the driest, quietest, and cleanest lube that you will ever use. I'm shocked that not more people are using it. In fact, I'm shocked that people are still using other chain lubes, period. It's that good. You can try buying the little bottle to try before committing to this large refill version. But you should just go ahead and buy this as you'll eventually buy it anyway so why waste time? I like RnR so much that I now use their other lubes as well.

over my 45 years of mountain biking, I have used everything under the sun and this product by far is the best I imagine they’re red extreme will be just as good for people who still ride in diarrhea weather. I will try it next time around cleaner than oils, but make sure you don’t let it freeze.

We use this for MTB riding. Lots of dust in the summer and mud in the winter. This works great in both. For dry conditions, I do clean the chain well, then lube and do a little wipe down. After I let it setup, hopefully overnight. Before I ride, I will wipe down the chain again. This keeps the chain pretty clean and dust free for at least two if not three rides. Normally at the end of the third ride I can start to hear the drive train. Nothing horrible, but the first signs of the waxes getting gunked up. At this point I can use more RnR Gold and wipe off and have a noise free ride the next time, but having to re-lube after each one or I can clean the drive train and be worry free for another two or three rides. In the winter mud, I generally clean my bike with a hose after each ride and brush the chain off and re-lube. Once dry, I wipe it down. That's good for another noise-free ride. Even wet, this stuff continues to work. 100% recommend. This large bottle comes with enough to refill your little 4 oz bottle 4 times. There's a marble in the bottle to help free-up the solids. Overall, this is a great way to have a large quantity of RnR Gold on hand.

Excelente lubricante, mantiene al 100% limpia la cadena, no se pega la tierra a comparación de los aceites comunes, me gusta mucho el desempeño de esta marca de aceites, para mí gusto muy recomendable, sobre todo en clima y terreno desértico, con mucho polvo. Si llega a empolvarse, pero con un trapo seco se sacude el exceso que no está pegado como plasta, solo es polvo sin llegar a ser lodo conviene más comprarlo en oferta, ya que si se me hizo caro.

Excellent choice for those who refuse to get on the chain waxing bandwagon. RNR should be applied on every ride and keep wiping until the cloth is clean.

Excellent

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I think I've tried most lube types (dry , wax, oil based etc) but this stuff is the best . It does clean the chain while lubricating - it's not just a BS claim- and what I like about it is that it's super thin and dry - yet your chain doesn't make noises like most dry or wax based lubes My favourite now!