Finish Line Ceramic Wet Bike Chain Lubrciant Racing Biodegradable 4 fl oz

I've been cycling for years and tried many different lubes. This is by far my favorite. It goes on easily, and after drying forms a sticky film that lasts a very long time. I guess it picks up some dirt and dust, but I've honestly never had a lube that doesn't. If an oily wet lube is wet enough to work, it is wet enough to absorb dirt. Dry lubes just leaves waxy crud on everything and never seems to lubricate well enough. This slightly tacky lube seems to be less messy than either an oily wet lube or a cruddy dry lube, but it lasts way, way longer. I can actually wipe clean the side plates and outer surfaces of a chain several times while the inside surfaces still seem sticky and well lubricated. One thing to note is that this lube needs to dry in order to be at it's best. I try to apply it and then let it sit a while before a ride. After the carrier fluid evaporates, I lightly wipe any excess off the chain. If I must apply it right before a ride I just wipe the excess after I am done riding. It's pretty obvious when the lube is dry because it changes from watery to a sticky film. By cleaning off excess lube it helps minimize dirt build up, while still providing very good, and very long lasting lubrication. I've tried a lots of lube before this one. This Finish Line Ceramic really stood out as superior and is the only thing I buy anymore.

I have not received my Finish Line Ceramic Wet lube 32oz jug yet...It is being delivered at the writing of this review....BUT here is my personal opinion and take on this product... First of all I am well familiar with "Ceramic Technology" because I use ceramic cartridge bearings in all of my wheel hubs, rear derailleur pulley wheels and any component that I use on my "Custom Built" black 2012 Catrike 700 Racing Recumbent....When I saw that there was a lube with the "Ceramic" properties added in it, it was a "NO BRAINER" for me!!!...As for the comments about the lube turning "BLACK", well my regular wet lube I use right NOW does the SAME thing on my Wipperman 10-speed "Gold/Brass" colored chains inwhich I KEEP wet lube on a regularly basis and besides I am waiting on my (3) Wipperman Connex Special Edition 10-speed "Black" chains which will work "perfect" with the Finish Line Ceramic Wet Lube!!!! Note: My "Custom" 2012 Catrike 700 Racing Recumbent is a "Black" color "Trike" accented in "RED", which I called "The Black Widow" so that is the reason I decided to set up the drivetrain with the (3) Wipperman Connex Special Edition 10-speed "Black" chains from Amazon.com which had a good price on the chains.....The Catrike 700 Racing Recumbent requires at least (3) three 114 link chains for the "Drivetrain"....NOW since the last review of this product AND now a LONG PERIOD OF USE OF THIS PRODUCT...THIS IS MY PERSONAL EVALUATION...First of all, this is the BEST lube for Chaina and Drive system of any cycle...My personal experience that I did notice that my drive system was MORE Quartier/less noisier and did not need large amounts of lube for the chain/drive system and shifting was sweet and SMOOTH!!!...In fact, I use a Syringe designed for filling printer ink cartridges, and using LESS then a DROP of the lube on EACH lINK of the chain and also use it on my OTHER component on my Trike..etc. derailleur. brake levers and ALL moving parts on my rig!!!NOTE:I also notice that the Finish Line Wet Ceramic was EASY to clean off of my hands and Trike/Recumbent components...Note: I am a person who believes in keeping my rig clean, SO after EVERY ride, I wash and lube my Catrike 700 Racing Recumbent, getting it READY THE NEXT RIDE..I always get comments and complements from other Cyclist on how exceptionally CLEAN my rig and Drive System is!!!....I need to mention that the Finish Line Wet Ceramic Lube is VERY light and NOT HEAVY like OTHER lubes on the market AND it does exactly what it is advertised to do!!...I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS LUBE FOR ANY AVID CYCLIST WHO LIKES TO KEEP THIER RIGS IN TIP TOP SHAPE!!!!

In south Louisiana, near the Gulf Coast, the humidity rarely drops below 80%, it rains at least weekly and sometimes daily. My bike is in a leaky shed and not a garage. Rust is a persistent problem. I have tried dry, Teflon, and wax chain lubes. These are probably great for New Mexico and Arizona, but not for south Louisiana. After a couple of years of experimenting with different recommendations, I finally tried Finish Line Ceramic Wet Bicycle Chain Lubricant. I started with a new chain, cassette, and this lubricant. When used as directed, the results immediately astonished me: * It produced the quietest chain I ever had. I had not realized how noisy it was until the noise was gone. * It repels water better than anything I ever used, and therefore prevents rust longer between applications. * It reduced the drivetrain resistance so much that I could immediately go one gear higher on the same roads that I have been traveling for years. * The longer I have used it, the longer I can go between applications. Even experimenting on an old rusty chain, the difference is immediately noticeable. I have found the ideal lubricant for my environment and am not going to be switching any time soon! Update on 7/21/2013 The first bottle I ever ordered was in June 16, 2012 and the second on December 22, 2012. My first bottle is about used up, so I am about to order another bottle as a backup. This is still the most effective chain lubricant I have ever used and I have no compelling reason to switch. I recently was not able to ride for about 2 months straight. When I got back on my bike, I expected the chain to be stiff with at least some rust, as with other lubricants I had used before. However, the shifting and pedaling was just as quiet and smooth as the day I had last cleaned and applied fresh lubricant.

After using nearly all of a 4 ounce bottle of this stuff, I'm left unimpressed. My drivetrain efficiency, smoothness, quietness, longevity and overall operation hasn't improved by switching to the 'Ceramic' formula. This stuff reminds me a bit of Lance Armstrong: a great all-rounder but it has some dirt. I was previously using the Finish Line 'Wet' formula, and it performed marvelously with every road/weather condition I could throw at it. The 'Wet' is a great all-rounder without the issues, more like Greg LeMond. However, I'm also relatively meticulous when it comes to drivetrain maintenance. Depending on the conditions -- susceptible to indoor training sessions -- I thoroughly clean my drivetrain components after every 60 to 120 miles. That said, the formulation of the 'Ceramic' lube has had negligible if any positive impact. I suppose if you're a maintenance nut like I am, then it really doesn't matter what formula or brand of lube you use; and you can K.I.S.S (keep it [your lube] simple stupid). I've docked a star for a couple reasons. Firstly, and despite the marketing copy which informs me that the visible buildup of dark and nasty looking particulates is okay, I can't help but be disconcerted when I see this. Maybe it is, indeed, nothing to worry about concerning the longevity of my components. Maybe the buildup is -- as the copy states -- an visible indication of a protective barrier. But given my strict maintenance rituals, a chain that's almost constantly dirty is a chain that worries me. The 'Wet' formula gets dirty, yes. But it takes a long while for road grime to accumulate upon the 'Wet' stuff; and when it gets bad enough, I clean it and reapply. Secondly, when I received the new bottle of the 'Ceramic' stuff, I had to vigorously shake it for the better part of a half-hour in order to reintroduce the ceramic particles into the liquid carrier. These ceramic particles had settled and combined into a mass at the bottom of the bottle. After almost 1 year of use, there remains at the bottom of the bottle a small amount of ceramic particles. I shake the bottle before every use. If the bottle weren't translucent, I would have never known that so much of the key ingredient had settled into an useless clump. The 'Wet' formula stays mixed. . . always. . . no worrying about consistency. All in all, the 'Ceramic' formula is good. It performs well in all conditions. But its unique properties also make it an unnecessary nuisance. If I could perform a scientific study comparing the 'Ceramic' to the 'Wet' within 100 mile intervals, I would confidently hypothesize that insignificant differences exist between the two regarding protection, lubrication, and mechanical efficiency. If you're like me, and you thoroughly cleanse your drivetrain every 60 to 120 miles in order to keep it in peak operational condition, then the 'Ceramic' formula may simply be unnecessary and rather irritating.

Prior to using this product I was a big fan of "wax type" lubricants like Finish Line's Krytech or their Ceramic Wax Lube. These lubes are relatively clean and shed dirt. In hot, dry and dusty weather, they work well (last year was hot and with record drought). The wax lubes don't seem to do as well in wet conditions, and in cold weather (around freezing or below) the lube congeals in the bottle and can't be applied (which can't mean that it is working well as a lubricant either). I tried using Ceramic Wet Lube during the winter, and rode every week outdoors (in Indiana) from November to present. It functions well in cold weather. I had planned on switching back to the waxy lubes during the spring and summer, but the Ceramic Wet Lube has been working well for me so far. This spring and summer has been like the monsoon season, and I have been caught out in more than one downpour - the lube stays in place despite the water. I have also gotten a tad over 4,000 miles on my current Dura Ace 9 speed chain (installed it in February, 2013), which I think is a new record for me. I can't tell if it's the lube or the fact that I now clean and lube my chain religiously (due to the fact that as I wear out 9 speed components, it is becoming much harder to find replacements), but results are results. This is now my go-to lubricant. It's reasonably clean for a wet lube and stays in place. You just have to be sure to wipe off excess from the chain after application. It's easy to clean off of a chain when needed, and is a cinch to re-apply. I like it.

Feels pretty good, and the lubrication is decent. I commute by bike regularly, so the chain needs frequent maintenance. After applying this, the ride is much smoother and quieter. The wet formula stays on well and lasts a good while. Overall, very practical.

Great lubricant on the chain and easily rinses clean after rides without mess. Lasts well and doesn't seem to fling any gunk on you when you get a good speed going like many chain lubes tend to do, and then stain where they land on fabric. Works great wet or dry conditions and only caveat is dirt sticks on sandy/dusty dry dirt trails where dirt clouds linger behind you. Be sure to rinse after each ride and it is fine.

I think this stuff works well. Honestly, I see very little practical difference among wet chain lubes. Every one I've ever used has prevented squeaking and rust. However, there is one property that does tend to vary product to product, and that is viscosity. Too thin and it drips off your chain. Too thick and it doesn't "sink" into the links properly. This is where Finish Line's product excels. It sits right in the sweet spot. Soaks in nicely but doesn't drip out. After a quick wash, lube and wipe, my chains always look great. Would definitely buy again. ***My Rating Criteria*** 5 STARS: Works exactly as advertised, fit/finish are what you'd expect when purchasing this type of product, good value, ships in retail packaging 4 STARS: Works exactly as advertised, fit/finish are what you'd expect when purchasing this type of product, might have a minor flaw or ships in undisclosed non-retail packaging 3 STARS: Generally works but I'd change a few things OR Product works great but differs from description/images 2 STARS: Barely works but can be made useful if you try 1 STAR: Useless, does not perform it's intended function whatsoever and is generally a waste of money

少しねっとりしたオイルです。通勤で使っているバイクに。雨の日も、台風の日も、酷暑の日も、大雪の日も、氷点下の日も乗ってます。サラサラ系のオイルは雨天や降雪時に直ぐに落ちてしまいます。オイルのメンテも毎日となると面倒に感じます。このオイルは雨天でも数日は持ちます。大雪では2日程度が限度ですがいけます。 私のように、ある程度大雑把だがメンテしないのは気になる方にピッタリだと思います。最近円安で価格が上がってますが、1本で数年使えてます。

Excelente produto , eu recomendo 👌

Lubrificante comodo da applicare grazie al flacone a goccia. Sulla catena della bici dà una buona sensazione di scorrevolezza e resta più adatto a chi cerca un prodotto per condizioni non troppo secche. Come tutti i lubrificanti umidi, può attirare un po’ più sporco se se ne mette troppo. Meglio applicarlo con calma, farlo penetrare e poi rimuovere l’eccesso. Prodotto valido per la manutenzione regolare.

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Personalmente lo trovo un ottimo lubrificante per catena. Lo utilizzo sulla mia bici da corsa con la quale mi alleno tutte le settimane e mi sto trovando molto bene. L'applicazione è facile, l'eccedenza di prodotto si elimina abbastanza comodamente e non lascia la catena e le altre parti meccaniche eccessivamente unte o grasse. Basta ovviamente applicarlo nelle giuste modalità e senza eccedere nella quantità, preferibilmente sulla catena sgrassata o comunque ripulita. Poichè non percorro tantissimi chilometri sono solito applicare il prodotto alla bisogna (circa una volta al mese). Inoltre non ho ancora avuto occasione di testarlo durante il periodo invernale, anche se dovrebbe essere consigliato per un utilizzo in tutte le stagioni.