Very easy to use...flows nice out of bottle
Been very happy since discovering this lube. Works well, clean, easy to apply. No real issues in wet weather ridin using this product.
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.
ProLink ProGold is probably my favorite lube. ProLink's formulation for this lube seems to facilitate the cleaning of your chain. For super wet conditions you may want to go with something else, but this lube is hard to beat.
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.
This has been my go to chain lube. It is light and works well in wet and dry conditions.
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.
I've tried a lot of others and none of them seem to last as long or keep the chain as clean as GoldPro ProLink. And it doesn't collect dirt and grime the way some other products do. Great stuff & a good value.
ProLink Gold is the finest chain lube I have used for dry riding conditions. My chain runs more quiet and smoothly with great shifting and extended chain life compared with just about every other lube I have tried ( which is most of the popular brands and formulas on the market). I find it to be less effective in wet conditions because it is an extremely thin lube that can wash off quickly in wet riding conditions. However, this formula really performs well in dry conditions as it easily gets deep into the pins and rollers where the lube is most important. The metal friction readucers in the formula help the chain to run silky smooth and quiet while extending chain life about 20-25%. I generally get about 4500-5000 miles out of my KMC 10XLS Gold chain with ProLink compared with about 3500 with most other lubes. Your total mileage may vary due to riding condtions and terrain but I would expect a similar percentage improvement in chain life.) I live and ride in pan flat So. Fla. and cruise at 90-100 rpms so I am easier on chains than average.)
I generally lube the chain every 100-200 miles and with ProLink, I find the chain remains so clean that it is not necessary to degrease and clean it more than every 500-600 miles. It comes in drip bottle and is easy to dispense a drop at a time so In just a few minutes I place a drop on each pin, let is sit for a few minutes and then pedal the cranks while I wipe off any excess on the outside of the chain (which is useless and only attracts dirt anyway).
I have used ProLink for over 50,000 miles of riding and wouldn't think of putting anything else on my chain. If I get caught in the rain I make sure I clean and relube as soon as I get home and even the wet riding doesn't create a problem.
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.
I've tried almost all of the lubes out there, and I find ProGold to keep things moving the best, regardless of the weather
clean chain and lube it, wipe off next day and you're ready to go!
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.
This lube is light and promotes easy, quiet shifting. However, on a couple of occasions when I got caught in rain on century rides, the lube ended up washing off and drying out leaving me to hear each pedal stroke. If you think you might run into rain on a log ride, throw some White Lightning on as a back-up before you head out.
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!
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.
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.
