21 April 2019

Fresh Goods Sunday - Finish Line E-Bike Chain Lube 120ml

I was looking at this chain lube in Arragons Cycles, Penrith when we were last over there. I asked what is different to this and say the normal red or green Finish Line that I use. They said they did not really know but it was more suited to E hybrid / commuting bikes. Once back home I did a little more reading up on the product and thought I would give it a go. With it being quite new to the market the shops do not really discount it and is quiet hard to get hold of. I ordered via click n collect from Evans Cycles through top cash back. It arrived in a couple of days and cracked it open after I degreased my chain on the Synapse Neo bike. It is no where near as thick as the green xc lube but slightly thicker than the red dry lube. I put on one coat and wiped off the excess and left it to dry. Then I applied a second coat and again left it to dry. It has done three 40ish - 50+ mile rides and is bone dry again. The rides were all  dry with hardly any mud but a lot of dust. The chain still looks clean so I will wash the bike and reapply again. Time will tell if it lasts as long as my other regular Finish Line lubes. One thing I did note was how quite the chain was after applying the lube and it had dried.
RRP £9.99 and I paid £9.49 inc next day delivery. If you shop around you can get it for £7.99 but have to pay p&p unless to can build you order value up.

Manufacturers blurb -
E-Bikes place high demands on their drivetrains that differentiate them from standard bicycles. To meet these needs and the needs of E-Bike riders, Finish Line has developed an E-Bike specific lubricant.
Using the latest lubrication technology and following e-Bike manufacturer specifications, Finish Line has developed a unique lubricant to keep e-Bikes running like new.
Finish Line e-Bike Chain Lube™ is formulated specifically for lubricating electric assist drivetrains that are subject to particularly high pressure and torque. Most mid-drive e-Bike systems will add up to an additional 250 Watts to the rider's input, and some performance models can add up to 350 Watts. This consistent, high power means that chains experience much higher rates of wear. While developing our e-Bike Chain Lube Our goal was to create a lubricant that could not only stand up to the high torque associated with electric assist drivetrains, but which also provided long lubrication intervals, would shed dirt, prevent premature wear, and provide superior protection against rust and corrosion. With a semi-dry formulation, and our proprietary blend of high pressure and corrosion inhibiting additives, Finish Line's e-Bike Chain Lube™ delivers on all fronts. 










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