How to choose a more suitable bicycle chain oil?

 Today, let's talk about the selection and use of chain oil, which is the key to smooth riding! 🔧
🔴 The following content is based on my many years of personal experience and feedback from many customers. If you have different opinions, please feel free to speak in the comment area!
1⃣ The main classification of chain oil (no matter which one, the purpose is to make riding smoother and the chain smoother)
- Wet chain oil
- Dry chain oil
- Wax chain oil
- Ceramic chain oil
2⃣ Advantages and disadvantages of various chain oils
🔴 Wet chain oil
- Long-term lubrication, not easy to dry, suitable for lazy people, one-time use can last for a long time, until the chain is too black, it can still lubricate.
- Not afraid of water, suitable for riding in rainy days or humid cities, protecting the chain and riding smoother.
- The chain makes little noise, suitable for friends who like quiet riding.
- Suitable for long-distance cycling, such as around Taihu Lake and Qinghai Lake. Apply oil before departure, and you will have no worries throughout the journey.
- But it is easy to get dirty. The chain looks black and may rub against shoes and pants. It is also a bit troublesome to clean, but the cleaning process is quite relaxing.
🔴 Dry chain oil
- Short service life, suitable for diligent riders. Check tire pressure, meter power, chain, etc. before each ride.
- Not waterproof, riding in rainy days will feel more and more strenuous, and the chain noise is obvious when changing speed.
- The chain is clean and almost dust-free, and the car looks neater.
- Easy to clean.
🔴 Ceramic chain oil
- Derived from dry chain oil, it has stronger performance than dry chain oil, and has better lubrication speed and cleanliness.
- Suitable for friends who are obsessed with cleanliness or take photos while riding.
🔴 Wax chain oil
- Relatively long-lasting.
- Not dirty, just wipe off the black on the chain.
- It has a sewage discharge function and can throw away the dirty mud.
- It is not easy to clean thoroughly.
- The chain makes a lot of noise.
3⃣ Summary in one sentence
- The city is dusty and dry, people are diligent and love cleanliness, so use dry/ceramic.
- The city is rainy and humid, and people want to save trouble, so use wet.
- If you are particularly caring about your car, pay attention to chain maintenance, and have a cleanliness obsession, use wax/ceramic.
4⃣ Be careful to avoid pitfalls
- No chain oil can be low-noise, water-resistant, and not dirty. The so-called dry and wet combination all-weather is a gimmick. Don't be cheated of your hard-earned money!