Dumonde Tech Lite is the best chain Lube that I have ever used. I ride close to 7,000 road miles a year and I only oil the chain after i wash the bike or when the chain starts to squeak a bit, a 4 oz. bottle last me well over a year. The oil is clean and the chain doesn't get as gunked up as it does with other products i have used. Just put a drop in each link pivot point turn the crank a bit, wipe off any excess and you are good to go.
This the best chain lube I've tried so far. You don't need to apply too often. When the chain is a bit dirty I just use damp cloth wipe it off.
I've only been using this oil for a month or so (600miles), so, can't speak to how well it protects the chain in the long run. However, the first thing I noticed was how quiet the drive train becomes after applying it. Hopefully that translates to reduced chain wear and tear. Also, love the bubble gum smell!
I degreased the chain as per the instructions, applied dumonde chain lube, wiped it dry and rode as usual. I really liked the way it lubed and didn't turn black and nasty on my chain, cassette, and chain rings. I now only reapply when the chain starts to make any noise. It's great.
Stays on in long rides in heavy rain. Results in a nice, quiet chain.
Love this product, I use the lite on my race bike, and the regular on my rain bike. It works super.
Great all year lube.
I've been using this lube about six months now. It does last a long time, and with very little effort my chains always look clean and glossy. As warned, I took pains to make sure that the initial application was on a very clean chain I removed it and soaked it in solvent. After riding a new application there is a black residue that develops. However, that residue wipes off easily and wiping the chain after each of the first few rides was very easy (I simply run the chain through a papertowel a couple of times) and brought the chain back to a very clean state. Ditto the chainrings and cassette. It's much easier to keep the chain looking clean than with any other lube I've used. I'm getting between 300-400 noise free miles between applications! I've felt no need to completely clean the chain since, with the wiping between rides and reapplication after 300-400 miles, I always have a well running and clean chain. And I love the blue cheese smell.
I have been very impressed with this lube. I have used tri-flow and finish line in the past and this lube puts both of them to shame. When applied properly, it stays put and does not spread to the cassette, chain rings or the derailleur, as the others are wont to do. It may be my imagination, but pedaling is quieter and shifting is better with less jumping and hesitation. It is more expensive, but well worth it, as bike maintenance is my job exclusively, in this family, and everything stays cleaner, longer! It definitely helps to apply, then let it sit overnight, and wipe off the excess the next day.
The chain moves very smoothly. There is some clean up needed after a ride on the frame under the chain, it's a little greasy & black.
As most of the reviews have said this stuff keeps the chain quiet but the best suprise i got from this lube is how long my drive train lasts i get anywhere from 13k to 15k from a chain cassette combo which to me makes this lube pay for itself at well over 200 bucks for a dura ace chain and cassette on ebay this lube by my best quess saves me almost a thousand bucks on replacing those parts every 6 or 7 weeks at 2,500 miles for the year, seeing over the last 9 years i've cycled 111,334 miles or a little over 12,000 yearly so this stuff has saved me a small fortune in replacement parts and that alone makes this the best stuff ever made for your chain and your pocket book , only downside i can see is it is a little bit messy compared to other lubes but for what i save i'll clean more othen and do it gladly.......
I'm pretty OCD about my chain - wipe it off after each ride and cleanrelube every 300 miles or so. This is the best stuff I've found that really quiets chain noise. Put it on heavy, let sit overnite and wipe it off well.
I have been using the Tech-Lite for more than 5 years now, it was recommended by the bike shop that I frequent. They have since stopped recommending it and carrying it because it is so hard to clean off of cassettes and derailleurs, and it is a wet lube and tends to attract dirt. It does work well and I have found that citrus cleaners dissolve it quite nicely and I don't mind spending a few extra minutes cleaning it from my drive train occasionally, and reapplying the lube.
Excellent product. Durable (especially in wet conditions). The only exception I've run into is very dusty conditions. After carefully following instructions (the chain was spotless prior to applying), I get a build up of sludge after the first several rides. Dry cleaning your chain with a rag after the first 3-4 dusty rides is very helpful. After this, no problem with dust. I have the same problem with the Lite version of Dumonde Tech.
Long back, I tried wax based lubes but they made an awful mess. I returned to Tri-Flow even though it required frequent applications and chain cleaning. Now that I've tried the Dumonde Tech lube (I use the lighter version) I must say I am very pleased. It stays much dryer than Tri-Flow and holds a lot less dirt. But my main hurrah for this product is how much it quited down my previously noisy Dura-Ace drivetrain.
I use the lightweight version on my race bikes' chains and on the internals of my PowerCranks. I'm not super-thorough about cleaning and re-lubing, and this stuff seems to hold up pretty well.
I've bought the heavier version for my rain bike, but I haven't tried it out yet.
A bike shop in Moab turned me on to it. Works for their big rental fleet, works for me.
I've used the yellow Dumonde Lite for years and re-lube every 3-4 rides depending on weather and mileage. I drip it on then wipe it off and it keeps the chain clean as well. My mechanic always remarks what great shape my chain is in and how long they seem to last, usually 2000-2500 miles. Only drawback is the fumes which are strong. I think best used well ventilated.
Great product for the money and ranks up with all of the best chain lubes.
A buddy told me about this chain oil...none better! They make several different lubes for several applications. Wippermann chains and DuMonde is the way to go!
