Clean Bike

Cycle Sport International, Inc.

Evacuated to my brother's house in Houston after Katrina, I noticed how clean he kept his bike chain. The secret was "Purple Extreme" lube from bike shops at $10/4 oz. I found you can buy the exact same stuff called Royal Purple Max-Chain Chain Lubricant in a spray can for $12.95/11 oz.

I de-greased my bicycle and applied it to the chain, freewheel, and derailleurs with the thin extender tube. The first thing I noticed was the quiet operation; not the usual clanking and rattle. Wow! Looking down, I see only shiny aluminum and my gold Oro freewheel instead of the black gunk. Of course there are still a few black spots, but another de-greasing and some simichrome polishing should take care of that.

This is a "thixotrophic lubricant" made of Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Sulfate. It soaks into metal and dries leaving a lubricating film which does not attract dust.

BREAKTHROUGH!! A revolutionary wave has passed over us. Say good-by to dirty chains; black marked socks, greasy hands, black marked carpets, and ruined jerseys. You can now have a clean, dry, well lubricated, and quiet chain! After 50 years of suffering with black grease ruining white socks and dirty fingernails, a greaseless bike is a paradigm shift.

Max-Chain® is recommended for chains and open gears operating in dusty environments.

Max-Chain® is an advanced, high performance, synthetic lubricant that provides excellent protection for chains, open gears and exposed metal surfaces subjected to severe loading — even in wet, acidic environments.

Max-Chain® is a unique, thixotrophic lubricant blended with a solvent carrier. It can easily be applied by either spraying or brushing. Once applied, the carrier evaporates leaving a tenacious, dry, wax-like film. This non-tacky film effectively minimizes the collection of abrasive dust and other airborne contaminants.

The EP properties of Max-Chain® greatly reduce wear and effectively extend equipment life. Max-Chain® can lubricate up to 400° F (after carrying solvent has evaporated) and provides excellent protection against rust and corrosion.

* from the Royal Purple web site

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