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White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.

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Pour-on paraffin based lubricant provides self-cleaning protection to your bike chain and any other moving parts exposed to dirt and grime.

As dirt sticks to white lightning, a small portion sloughs off taking the dirt with it and providing self-cleaning action for all your bike parts
Easy to apply--just pour on, wipe off excess and let dry; re-apply as necessary; 8-ounce bottle is great for multiple applications at shop or home
Use it on chains, cables, cleats and all pivot points
Regular use results in quicker shifting, lower friction and less wear on your bike's moving parts

This item contains hazardous or flammable materials and is restricted to surface shipping only. Cannot be sent to Alaska, Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses.

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White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz. Customer Reviews

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White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.

3.7

(based on 9 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Versatile (6)
Durable (5)
Lightweight (5)
Easy to use (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain biking (4)
City biking (3)
Long rides (3)
Road biking (3)

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Reviewed by 9 customers

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Nov

2012

5.0

The BEST if you know how to use it

By The Big Mong

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Keeps Drivetrain Clean
Versatile

Cons

Must Dry Before Use

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Road Bikes

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

This stuff is great for road bikes, IF you use it properly. A lot of folks who complain that they don't get good results with Clean Ride or other "dry" lubes are applying the stuff to a drivetrain that already has "wet" lube residue on it, and/or they aren't letting the "dry" lube dry before they ride. Those things are a no-no.

Take the time to do it right--strip your drivetrain of any old lube, grime, residue, let it dry fully, then start fresh with Clean Ride. Lube every 150 miles or so AFTER a ride, not just before, so it can dry fully before you go turning the cranks again. I've tried a bunch of different lubes and for my road bike, nothing beats Clean Ride.

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May

2011

1.0

did not work at all for me

By fastdiablo

from san francisco, ca

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

used this on my dura-ace 7900 drivetrain with horrible results. seemed to last maybe 30-40 miles, then my shifts were slow, and i started getting squeeking from my chain. i used about half a bottle over several weeks trying to figure out what the problem was, but once i switched back to my old lube, my shifts were fast and clean, the squeaking went away, and the drivetrain is like new again. i was happy to toss the half used bottle in the trash. **i ride between 100-150 miles a week, compete in triathons and use a citrus degreaser between lubes. had good luck with rock n roll blue as well as tri-flow.

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Mar

2009

(1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

It's terrible

By Too Tall

from Oregon

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Weak

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

Don't bother. Other lubes are superior. Old ideas and technology. I found Dumonde Tech to be the best. I have used many others to come to that conclusion.

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Mar

2009

(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

NOT the best for wet or road

By JamesB

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Use

Cons

Tacky
Thick

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

I would not recommend this product for either wet conditions or typical road riding. I used tri flow before clean ride and only switched because I thought I needed a heavier duty winter lubricant. Clean ride accomplished the opposite of its name; it built up over time as I applied it, collected dirt and started to leave a thick crud on my derailleur. Worst in my opinion is my chain became tacky and I could actually feel the added resistance in my ride. Maybe this stuff is good in dry, dirty or dusty conditions, but I say go for lighter, wet lubricants all-year like tri flow or prolink. I've gone back to tri flow, felt an immediate improvement (after using some pretty heavy duty degreaser to get the wax off).

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Oct

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Clean Ride, I love You!

By shortyMcshortshort

from Denver, Colorado

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Cross bike
Long Rides
Mountain bike
Road bike
Time trial bike

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

I am reviewing the Clean Ride lube.

I want to share my opinions of White Lightning Clean Ride. I am a multi discipline competitive bike racer. I have used White Lightning products for fifteen years and really like the smooth new formula of Clean Ride. The wax integrates into the lube very smoothly. I use Clean Ride on my time trial bike, mountain bike, road bike, and cross bike. I like the clean application and thinner formula. The wax coats the chain evenly. I lube my chain during rides by carrying a 2oz bottle and usually re lube on the mid point of a three hour ride. I am in the middle of Cross season and have discovered that Clean Ride keeps my chain and drive train clean, even when the conditions are wet, very muddy and sandy. I Love this lube and have recommended this to our racing team and they use it religiously. Several of the veteran Elite racers have commented on the versatility of Clean Ride. Keep up the good work White Lightning!!

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Oct

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Field tested in South Africa

By Clan_ZW

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Bike commuter

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

Field tested White Lightning on singletrack, rural bike commuting, and road riding for two years in dry, hot and cold (highveld) conditions in rural South Africa. If I could only have one kind of lube available, White Lightning would be it. Kept my drivetrain operable, even when the rest of the rig failed spectacularly. My only suggestion would be to wipe it down.

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Oct

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

best lube

By mbjimmy

from Mesquite, TX

About Me Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Clean
Durable
Lightweight
Versatile
Works great

Cons

None

Best Uses

BMX Biking
City Biking
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

i was told about this product by a friend that i go mountain biking with. it works exactly as claimed, and works great everytime, which is especially great in dusty conditions such as mountain biking.

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Oct

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best lubricant

By RCrider

from Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Clean
Durable
Great value
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

None

Best Uses

City Biking
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

I heard about White Lightning from a mountain biker. I tried it out and it is fantastic! I never get grease marks on my legs anymore. The lube works really good.

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Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best overall lube

By Sandra

from Rapid City, SD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

BMX Biking
City Biking
dry conditions
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about White Lightning Clean Ride Lube - 8 oz.:

I have biked for decades and found white lighting the best overall lube on the market for dry conditions. I love the fact that the chain is clean to the touch and the you don't have to clean dirty lube to add more white lighting.

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