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ProGold ProLink Chain Lubricant

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Review by Bob F

Reviewed 2/16/2012
by Bob F
Cycling Enthusiast
New York, NY
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As good as any chain lube out there.

This is the best chain lube I've ever used. I've been using it for years. Easy to apply and doesn't attract too much dirt. I use it to lube other bike parts too.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/20/2012
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
san francisco, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The best lube, hands down

I've tried almost all of the lubes out there, and I find ProGold to keep things moving the best, regardless of the weather

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Review by sjl

Reviewed 1/16/2012
by sjl
Cycling Enthusiast
so. cal.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
awesome lube,mye mountain and road bike love it!!

clean chain and lube it, wipe off next day and you're ready to go!

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Review by Rico

Reviewed 10/31/2010
by Rico
Competitive Racer
Soggy Oregon
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9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
A light, clean lube, easy to apply

I've used ProLink on my road bikes, mountain bikes, and tandem, for several years. This is a light, clean, lube, with solvent properties, that is very easy to apply. You will be applying it more than some other lubes (Du Monde, or Chain-L, for examples), as the lubribation properties do wash and wear off, more quickly.

For riding in Soggy Oregon, my Rain Bike gets another lube, but all the rest use ProLink. ProLink lubricates quite well, and doesn't atrack much dust or grime, IF you use it spairingly. Just don't expect it to last for 100s of miles, between applications. ProLink is light enough to use on cables, pedal cleats, and pivot points, as well. Overall, still a great lube, even after all these years.

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Review by SFRider

Reviewed 8/17/2010
by SFRider
Cycling Enthusiast
California
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Great stuff, use it regularly

It does exactly what it is supposed to do. Put it on, wipe off excess, let it dry. Its that easy. If you use it improperly, it will collect dirt like other oils. When used as directed, it works great!

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Review by Yunker

Reviewed 2/25/2010
by Yunker
Cycling Enthusiast
Sammamish, WA
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18 of 18 customers found this review helpful.
Prolink is the best stuff out there

This is not DuMonde or Tri-Flo. ProLink is a strong solvent in addition to being a great lube. The trouble many run into is applying too much. Best time to apply is after a ride and at least 12 hours before the next one. To get the gunk off with the first application, spin the chain quickly and apply in a thin stream ONCE around Don't over do it. Let it sit for a few minutes and then go back and wipe off the crud and the excess ProLink, and wipe it off link by link. Take the time to work the chain around and wipe off every link. The next step is crucial Let it all dry. Overnight is best, but as much time as possible helps. After the first application, five or six drops will keep things humming. Be sure to wipe the chain clean of any excess every time.

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Review by SLBiker

Reviewed 6/17/2009
by SLBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
SLC, Utah
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35 of 35 customers found this review helpful.
A superb road lube

I've used ProLink for many years on my road bike, having tried almost every lube on the market, and I keep coming back to it. It lubes like it was wet, and stays clean like it was dry. It goes on light, dries fast, leaves absolutely zero residue, and runs very clean. My chain is not just quiet it is totally silent. The lube's easy to renew, and cleans the chain when you do. It is not one of those light lubes that wears out during a century ride, and it's so easy to apply lightly and cleanly that re-lubing is about as easy as filling a water bottle or pumping a tire.

I don't know how this would work if you like to lube, say, monthly, or if you ride in mud. For you coastal types, YMMV, as I live in Utah and don't ride my road bike much in the rain or snow I use Phil's on my commuter, so don't need this for a wet weather lube. Utah is dusty and dirty, and this stuff runs cleaner than any lube I've used without ever wearing thin or squeaking.

BTW, I also put a drop or two on pivots, pedals, cable housings, and other moving metal. Summary it's light and clean but never wimpy, and it really works.

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Review by Dan

Reviewed 4/22/2024
by Dan
CO
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Best mtn bike lube

Pro link is my go to mountain bike lube. I do apply it every ride. There is a little bit of gunking, but not nearly as much as other greasier products. Used to use wax Bass in oil-based and have found Prolink to be the bomb.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/15/2018
by Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
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Good lube!

This is an excellent lubricant. It's quite smooth and quiet while not attracting much dirt, grit, and grime on long dusty roads.

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Review by Steve R

Reviewed 4/19/2021
by Steve R
Cycling Enthusiast
Ohio
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice light lube which penetrates well and lasts as long as most

I use this on my trainer bike mostly as it doesn't make the mess the longer lasting lube I use on the road does. It lasts long enough for me on the trainer. I don't use it as directed, which is a cleaner first then lube. To me it works fine to wipe the chain down with a towel, then put a drop on each roller then run it through all the gears and then wipe the excess off the chain. When I used it outdoors it would last about a week, or around 200 miles in dry and paved road surfaces. I use it as my rest stop lube on ultra distance gravel rides too and it lasts long enough to get to the next rest stop .

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Review by Grant

Reviewed 4/7/2017
by Grant
Cycling Enthusiast
Arkansas
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great chain lube

This was the first time I ordered this type of chain lube and I immediately became a fan. This lube is much thinner than the other chain lube I used previously (White Lightning Clean Ride) and seems to be much more effective in improving shifting and reducing chain noise. This has become my go-to and I will be buying again soon.

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Review by Control Freak

Reviewed 3/9/2023
by Control Freak
Cycling Enthusiast
Hilly East Tennessee
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Light and fast

I ride about 120 miles a week and I use the lube once a week on my chain. Shifting has been quick and noiseless.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/29/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Best Lube available for both road and mountain!

My exclusive lube for all cycling genres. Long lasting with little mess if applied properly (sparingly with using a rag to run excess onto.)

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Review by Talyn

Reviewed 5/22/2015
by Talyn
Cycling Enthusiast
Montana
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Good lube

I've started using this and really like how it keeps the bike shifting smoothly without a mess.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/9/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
A classic chain lube

I shouldn't have ever gone away from this lube in the first place. Between Mtn biking and commuting, I started using Boeshield about 8 years ago. Boeshield works great on my Mtn Bike, but not so great on my commuter. And since I just bought a new road bike this year, I didn't want the buildup that comes with wax based lubes. So, back to ProGold.

When I used this lube before, I would do a ride and then put this on the chain before I put the bike away. The process that works best is to thoroughly wet the chain and then use paper towels to soak up the excess and rub the chain until the towels come away clean. Anything left evaporates and the chain is ready for the next ride. This every-ride routine has the added benefit of keeping the chain very shiny. The only negative is the smell. Make sure you lube outside of the house and give it at least a couple of hours to gas-off.

Now YMMV, but when I used this lube before, I rarely replaced my commuter bike chains. But since I started using Bowshield on my commuter, I've replaced 2 chains, 1 rear cluster, and 1 chainring. I think I'll start using this on my commuter bike again.

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Review by DaveH

Reviewed 1/23/2015
by DaveH
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice light lube

Very light. A little goes a long way, just a drop on each link. Noticeably quiets chain noise and improves shifting.

Great in dry weather, lasting several hundred miles. It is less durable in wetter weather.

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Review by mmazz2

Reviewed 8/7/2020
by mmazz2
Cycling Enthusiast
Forest Grove
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This is the best chain lube, smooth, clean and quite chain.

This is the best chain lube I have ever used. Smooth, clean and quite chain. I rarely need to use a chain cleaner as it it's comes out nice and shiny after every application. Best if you can let it sit overnioght.

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Review by MarkD

Reviewed 10/18/2013
by MarkD
Central California
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Keeping your moving parts moving.

After I clean my drivetrain I give everything a generous amount of Prolink, work it into the chain and wipe off the excess. Keeps me running smooth.

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Review by NC Rich

Reviewed 5/13/2022
by NC Rich
Cycling Enthusiast
Tryon, NC
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Best by far

I�ve used many different chain lubes over the years and Progold Prolink is by far the best. This chain lube has great lubrication properties and keeps the chain cleaner for longer.

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Review by [email protected]

Reviewed 7/29/2019
Cycling Enthusiast
36609
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Excellent product. Adjustible applicator helps decrease waste.

Easy drip appication. Nozzle is adjustible. Apply one drop per link and wipe any excess. Use every 8 hours of riding.

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