Fat Bikes Chain lube for Winter fat biking?

[Ron]

I need some lube... from what I can see through searching, the Rock N Roll Extreme , Muc-Off Wet or Muc-off -50. Suggestions?

Bicycle Wet Weather Lube

Our Bio Wet Lube is an ultra-durable chain lubricant that’s been specifically formulated to excel over long distances in wet or muddy conditions.

muc-off.com

-50°C Chain Lube

-50°C Chain Lube is specifically designed to withstand the coldest of conditions. Whether you're a roadie, mountain biker or fat bike rider, -50°C Chain Lube will keep your chain running smoothly and prevent any links from freezing.

muc-off.com

 

[firebanex]

I use at the recommendation of my local shop. Boeshield T9. Far as I can tell it works as I've never used anything else.

 

[Tom K.]

Smoove.

I pedal hard. I'm a chain lube nut. I've tried dozens (and made/modified a few myself).

Smoove lasts 15 hours for me. Crazy. Nothing else is even close.

Developed for use at the Cape Epic.

@Ron: Emergency Notification: Tag this thread with a Fat Biking prefix, or things are going to melt down!

 

[Rudi Riet]

I'll throw in a vote for NixFrixShun (i.e. NFS). The stuff simply lasts a long time through rough conditions. I've only used the original formula and it does well through messy, muddy winters. The Blue Devil formula is purportedly better and I'll be testing it this winter.

NixFrixShun Bicycle Speed Shop

NixFrixShun Ultimate Bicycle Chainlube

nixfrixshun.com

 

[Ken_R]

Smoove.

I pedal hard. I'm a chain lube nut. I've tried dozens (and made/modified a few myself).

Smoove lasts 15 hours for me. Crazy. Nothing else is even close.

Developed for use at the Cape Epic.

@Ron: Emergency Notification: Tag this thread with a Fat Biking prefix, or things are going to melt down!

Just ordered it, have never used it so well see.

 

[Tom K.]

Just ordered it, have never used it so well see.

Smoove strongly recommends a good solvent/soapy cleaning prior to the first application. I've done one chain that way, and one just embarrassingly dry and lightly cleaned. Both methods worked fine.

They also recommend not wiping things down after application and drying. I find that a light wipe with a solvent-sprayed rag keeps things cleaner without impacting longevity.

Also, warm lube. I keep mine in the laundry room during the winter, rather than the 55 degree shop.

Finally, for whatever reason, I have not had as good of luck with my new SRAM 12-speed road chain as I have with the Eagle and Shimano chains. Probably user error, but more like 10 hours, not 15.