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MTB Reviews > Lube > White Lightning Self Cleaning Wax Lubricant
Original White Lightning is a totally clean, completely dry, wax lubricant. Because it contains no oil, White Lightning does not absorb dirt and grime.
reviewed by guest on June 3, 2009
White Lightning Self Cleaning Wax Lubricant Reviews
Description:
Original White Lightning is a totally clean, completely dry, wax lubricant. Because it contains no oil, White Lightning does not absorb dirt and grime.
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Reviews
on December 17, 2011
Pros
works well
Cons
doesnt last take it with you for longer rides
Review
would be good if it lasted longer and didnt need constant reapplying
on November 28, 2011
Pros
Definitely repels dust and dirt. I think it can extend chain life if used frequently.
Cons
Frequent re-application is necessary. Does not inhibit rust.
Review
Where I ride, in Arizona, most of my riding is in dry conditions with very fine dust. I used this lubricant and got about 3000 miles out of a chain last season. I was pretty religious about cleaning and re-lubing the chain between rides however. So if you want to lubricate and forget you might choose a Teflon lube instead.
on May 22, 2011
Pros
Works great for a mile or two.
Cons
Works great for a mile or two.
Review
This stuff does not stay on the chain long enough to make it worthwhile. My general ride is about 20 miles, 12 road miles round trip to the trail and about 8 or so on the trail. By the time I am heading home, my chain is crying. I was trying to be environmentally friendly but this is not the solution. Next...
Pros
Very dry lube.
Cons
Gums up pulley wheels
Review
Get it if you don't mind cleaning your pulley wheels from time to time.
on December 9, 2010
Pros
Easy to use,
Doesn't attract muck,
Fairly cheap,
Doesn't attract muck,
Fairly cheap,
Cons
End up putting it everywhere as it is quite free flowing. Needs frequent re-application.
Review
A good lube that does what it claims.
on December 4, 2010
Pros
Doesn't attract grime, works well. Cheap.
Cons
Doesn't last for very long
Review
This lube is perfect for shedding grit and grime and keeping your chain nice and clean. However, it definitely wears out very quickly and you constantly need to be reapplying it, (like before every ride). If you're willing to go through all of that work though, it's worth it. (And despite the constant application, you won't break the bank because it is reasonably affordable.)
Pros
Easy to use. Inexpensive
Cons
Doesnt last long. Need to reapply.
Review
Worth the price.
Pros
Clean, doesn't attract dirt
Cons
Have to reapply often. Easily gets washed off in wet conidtions
Review
Keeps your drivetrain clean which helps it last longer. Just reapply after every ride.
on December 9, 2009
Pros
Cheap, easy to use, WORKS!!!
Cons
Doesn't last that long.
Review
Man, I can't understand how people say this is messy. It's the easiest stuff to use. First, you need to take the chain off and completely degrease it. Let it dry and put this stuff on it. I was shocked how clean my chain was after the first ride using it. It literally repels dirt! Now it may not last forever, especially in wet conditions, but for how cheap it is...
on August 31, 2009
Pros
Leaves a layer of wax on the chain to repel dirt and water. Cheap.
Cons
A little messy if you allow it to drip off the chain. Functions best with a proper chain cleaning in between applications.
Review
While not my favorite chain lube, it's still a functional lube if you a looking for something with a wax base. It can gunk up the chain a bit after repeated applications without washing down your chain.
Pros
It's a lube...
Cons
Wax lube, extremely messy, attracts dirt.
Review
Not really worth it, it leaves a white film all over your tires/ground if you miss the chain. Also this is a dirt magnet, maybe that's the "self-cleaning", cause you yourself with be cleaning it often. Does not last long at all, I feel like you have to lube after every ride. Another reason not to get this is because it will NOT penetrate as well as other lubes do. Do yourself a favor and walk away from this headache.
reviewed by guest on June 3, 2009
Cons
Lube doesn't last long -- I was lucky to ever get more than 30-40 miles out of an application. It may be a dry lube, but what it lacks in attracting gunk is overwhelmed by the gunk that it creates by itself. You can't apply it in temps under, say, 50 degrees F, or it will just clump on the outside of the chain.
Review
Skip it. There are so many better lubes available.
Pros
Good stuff, penetrates the rust that gets on the chain. Lubricants chain very well.
Cons
shake well before use
Review
Good Stuff, would buy again.
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