ProGoldProLink Chain Lubricant(Return to Product Page)

This is the stuff Lennard Zinn uses. Enough said)

I've been using ProLink for a dozen years now to clean and lube mt chains. I can vouch that this practice gives me at least 50-70% longer chain life then any other lube I've used, or that my customers use.

...Alan (pro mechanic)

I have used ProLink for many years and I like the way it keeps the chain very clean and doesn't attract much gritty gunk. I apply it using a slow drip so I don't waste much. The adjustable flow cap makes this easy to do. I also use ProLink to lube most of the other pivot points on the bike and it works very well for those too.

This is the best chain lube I have ever used.

I ride a bit over 5500 miles per year. I've tried many, many different brands of lube. This is my favorite.

Pro-Link is great lube but it's not weather-riding friendly. You end-up re-applying a lot if wet conditions prevail. In the warmer, dryer months it works really well. I haven't found anything better as of yet so I use it on all of my bikes.

Having come across ProLink Chain Lub several years ago, I search no more for the perfect bike chain lubricant, only seeking this product during a sale.

I really have liked Prolink chain lube. For the dry climate I live in, I think it is the perfect viscosity to coat the chain. It seems to last longer than a couple other lubes I have used.

I use it regularly on my bikes. The product works well and it is well worth the investment.

I fully concur with all the others who rave about this lube. I use it to clean and lube my chains, and also occasionally to lube other bit'n'pieces like derailleur pivots. I never use degreaser on my chains - only ProLink.

One aspect not well explored by others is the increased longevity of chains when using ProLink. Over many years I routinely got 2,300km to 2,500km out of an Ultegra chain before it was worn/stretched to the point where it needed replacing to avoid excessively starting to wear chainring and cassette teeth.

When I switched to using ProLink, my chain life increased to 4,000 - 5,000km. All other factors - chain brand/model, bike, riding conditions, weather, roads, riding style, etc - remained the same. That alone has saved me the cost of two road chains per year.

I also used to get about 20,000km out of a pair of chainrings before the teeth were worn to the point where shifting crispness was impaired. Using ProLink, the longer chain life, in addition to the bit of lubrication provided to the chainring teeth, seems to give me about 40,000km out of a pair of chainrings. That's a lot of distance, and over the last several years doesn't give me enough sample data for a definitive conclusion (unlike with chains).

To use it, I put lots on the chain and wipe off as much as I can - that cleans as well as lubes. Then I let dry overnight before riding so that the rest of the solvent can evaporate.

One small bonus - ProLink is not flammable, so you can pack it in your bike box when traveling by plane.

My favorite chain lube. It has a balance of good lubrication, good durability, and staying clean that I like. It seems to lubricate as well as any lube I've tried. It lasts longer than the dry lubes I've tried, and it stays cleaner than the other wet lubes I've tried. I like to clean a new chain thoroughly with degreaser, then apply ProGold and allow it to dry twice before putting the chain on my bike.

My summary above pretty much says it all

I'm fastidious about keeping my drive train clean and lubed at all times. ProGold Prolink is just the right viscosity and keeps my 29er rolling in stealth mode while exploring Central Texas urban wild spaces. Before each weekend warrior liftoff I apply a drop per link and wipe thoroughly. It's amazing just how much grease and dirt comes off the chain, even after a light-duty ride. Though I use Tri-Flow for cables and pivot points, I have used ProGold and it works great in this capacity, too.

This is the only chain lube I'll ever need. Would like an extra ounce for the price. Other than that, no complaints.

Very easy to use...flows nice out of bottle

I love this stuff. It cleans the chain and really does seem to lubricate it well without all the mess that typical chain lubes have. I did find that it took a couple applications to really get the chain clean but after that, it seems to have stayed very clean. It doesn't attract road grime like other lubes I've used.

I've used ProLink for several years, and it's become my routine and race day standard for road, cyclocross, and MTB. It cleans grime off your chain, and prevents buildup so long as you're careful to wipe off excess lube before riding. Some of my friends say it breaks down easily in wet conditions, but I had no such problems during a recent week-long MTB trip that featured a mix of sand, dirt, mud, and stream crossings. My drivetrain shifted just fine with daily cleaning and relube, so I'd say ProLink is pretty good as an all-purpose lubricant.

After several different lubes I settled on ProLink as my GO TO lube. It works well in hot and cold climate and does a good job repelling dirt. Best of all it cleans off well - does not get gummy. Good Stuff

I haven't actually used this product yet. Lubing chains is not one of my favorite things so I probably put it off too long. The other reviews were good so I expect it will do the job well.

I've been using Prolink Progold for about five years and it's the best lube I've ever used. One of its main advantages is that Prolink is actually a solvent and a lube in one and hence, if you do have any grime built up in your drivetrain, Prolink will remove it as it lubricates.

The key to using Prolink properly is to allow it to fully dry before riding. If you don't, Prolink will turn your drivetrain black but it lubricates despite this color change. If you want to keep your drivetrain with that freshly cleaned, bare-metal look longer, follow the instructions below.

Twice a year, I give my chain this full metal jacket treatment.

1) Remove the chain from the bike.

2) Bathe in odorless mineral spirits for about two hours.

3) Remove the chain, wipe clean and allow to dry for 2-3 hours.

4) Bathe the chain in Prolink overnight.

5) Clean the remainder of my drivetrain with a degreaser

6) Remove the chain the next morning, wipe and allow it to dry for a full day.

7) Put chain back on the bike.

Every 70-100 dry miles, I apply Prolink to my chain, one drop per link, wipe with a cloth and allow to dry fully overnight. If I ride in rain, I always apply a fresh coat of Prolink afterwards. I've found that this routine works extremely well for my road bike.

One addendum I'd like to add is that I've been riding for many decades and I've tried many different types of lubes over the years...wet, dry and I even fondly remember boiling my chain in wax on the stove back in the 80's and early 90's. Prolink is superior to any other lube I've used.

If you car about chain life and a smooth running drive train then this is the product you need to be using. I've tried all kinds oils, waxes, you name it and ProLink is by far the easiest to use. It has almost doubled the life of my chains and kept my shifting buttery smooth.