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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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xeladragon
Anyone in the Boston area stocking NFS yet? Or is the closest "dealer" still IF in NH?
IF Factory is the closest place for you right now.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
This is a good way to save a few greenbacks. Auction ends in 30 mins. >>> Nixfrixshun Bicycle Chainlube 6 x 2oz Bottles | eBay
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
I'm trying to buy a bottle but can't get it to add to my cart through your website?
Edit ... figured it out. You must first create an account and log in.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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cash
I'm trying to buy a bottle but can't get it to add to my cart through your website?
Edit ... figured it out. You must first create an account and log in.
Excellent. LMK if I can be of any further assistance.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
Toots, there is a fundamental flaw ... The stuff lasts forever.
After 2 years I am still on the first bottle ... By my calculations, I have enough NFS to last until the next ice age.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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lala
Toots, there is a fundamental flaw ... The stuff lasts forever.
After 2 years I am still on the first bottle ... By my calculations, I have enough NFS to last until the next ice age.
Sigh, true that my friend true that.
What is the saying? Do one thing very well and than repeat? Yeeesh.
***NOTE*** to customers waiting for orders to ship. EVERYTHING and I mean all y'all will have something in the mail monday. We got slammed in a good way. Thank you everyone for the big orders and esp. PNW holy smokes thank you. There will be sample bottles in alot of these orders. Please use them for good or evil.
Peace, TT
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
I'm so intrigued. Wish there was some here in Austin. I don't suppose any of it will make to the TX Handmade show will it?
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
Just order a bottle from Josh. The longevity of the bottle will far and away surpass anything out there and actually makes the cost crazy cheap even with the postage. Nearly 18 months in and only 2/3 through my first bottle. By far the best cycling purchase I have ever made.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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-Dustin
I'm so intrigued. Wish there was some here in Austin. I don't suppose any of it will make to the TX Handmade show will it?
Sorry buddy. Talk to your LBS. Tell them to contact me and we can make this happen.
We have a "stockist" list on the website where they will be listed.
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Add me to the long list of satisfied customers. This stuff is the best I've ever used, and I'm stunned at how little I need. Superb, and glad it goes to a good cause.
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BIG ups for Bicycling Magazine and Bill Strickland for a mention in the current issue.
Related, Bicyclings new look and content top notch.
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* Updated: NixFrixShun commerce site to include simple instructions for application of NFS chainlube and the COOL Dario Pegoretti label that Matt and I dreamed up.
NixFrixShun Chainlube “NFS” – NixFrixShun home of The BallersRide
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
Finally got back to some shops today to see how much they loved NFS. two of the shops the mechanic wasnt in and the third claimed it was too messy for the dry conditions they ride in. Said they favoured the dry wax lubes. I think he misundrstood the product myself. It'ds a hard sell in Australia.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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devlin
Finally got back to some shops today to see how much they loved NFS. two of the shops the mechanic wasnt in and the third claimed it was too messy for the dry conditions they ride in. Said they favoured the dry wax lubes. I think he misundrstood the product myself. It'ds a hard sell in Australia.
It is critical to demonstrate proper application otherwise this can happen. Not a criticism just reality. When I make a shop sale i won't leave until the owner and mechanic see me apply NFS to a chain and we chat a bit.
NFS is different than most traditional lubes. Go easy with it!
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Maybe you should make a video?
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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ryker
Maybe you should make a video?
The camera makes me look fat ;) OK ok, I've delayed long enough. I'll work some favors with Matt Moore @ District Cycle Works meebbee.
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It's very dusty/dry here in Colorado (for now), and the only time I find NFS to be messy is when I use too much. Like folks have said, 10-12 drops will usually be fine. You also have to resist the urge to apply it too frequently.
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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GRAVELBIKE
It's very dusty/dry here in Colorado (for now), and the only time I find NFS to be messy is when I use too much. Like folks have said, 10-12 drops will usually be fine. You also have to resist the urge to apply it too frequently.
Hey TT and Gravelbike - how often should you need to re-apply in dry and dusty conditions? It's really dry here too, most of the year.
For my road bike, NFS has been working pretty well, with minimal re-application needed. But on the mountain and CX bikes, things start to get pretty rackety after about 30 miles or so. I can get a bit more out of the CX bike, if some of the miles are on pavement.
I've tried fewer drops, more drops, always wipe the side plates. Brand new drivetrain as of 2 months ago on the MTB.
The plus side - it's keeping things clean - when it gets dusted up, it crumbles off nicely. But again, I'm only getting about 30 miles or so. Am I doing something wrong, or is that about the mileage I should expect in these conditions?
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That's odd that you're only getting 30 off-road miles out of one application. I wonder if dirt is getting pulled into the links/pins when new lube is applied.
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Too Tall
The camera makes me look fat ;) OK ok, I've delayed long enough. I'll work some favors with Matt Moore @ District Cycle Works meebbee.
Saw Matt today!
So, whats the deal with application? Slow and easy, right?
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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GRAVELBIKE
That's odd that you're only getting 30 off-road miles out of one application. I wonder if dirt is getting pulled into the links/pins when new lube is applied.
Really not sure. That could be it. I should also add that when I do lube the chain, I always do it after a ride, to let things settle in before the next ride. And I always wipe the excess off the outside.
Like I said, the roadie is great (though it sees the least amount of use).
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I have converted the whole of our local riding group, I carry a sample bottle in my saddle bag for on ride application and give hints on getting the best out of NFS. Education is the key, it's not like other lubes, wax lubes are clean but they don't lubricate.
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Originally Posted by
devlin
Finally got back to some shops today to see how much they loved NFS. two of the shops the mechanic wasnt in and the third claimed it was too messy for the dry conditions they ride in. Said they favoured the dry wax lubes. I think he misundrstood the product myself. It'ds a hard sell in Australia.
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I asked him at the time how many drops he put on and I honestly think he didn't understand the difference bewteen a wax lube and a wet lube. His body language persuaded me not to pursue it and I was actually stunned by his feedback.
I have pretty much converted everyone I have come in contact with in Brisbane and there are about 200+ bottles that I've shipped for Josh and sold myself in Australia. Compared to the volume that Velo Vita imports of say Finish Line it's a tiny fraction. They basically ship a 40 foot container twice a year of Finish line products.
I have thought about setting up on a prominant bike route and offer a free application to pasers by just to try and expose people to the lube. Might have to look into doing it soon now that the weather is warming up.
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You are the man :) I'm looking into setting up a "free" chain lube station on a local commuter route also. I'm going rougue!
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Originally Posted by
devlin
I asked him at the time how many drops he put on and I honestly think he didn't understand the difference bewteen a wax lube and a wet lube. His body language persuaded me not to pursue it and I was actually stunned by his feedback.
I have pretty much converted everyone I have come in contact with in Brisbane and there are about 200+ bottles that I've shipped for Josh and sold myself in Australia. Compared to the volume that Velo Vita imports of say Finish Line it's a tiny fraction. They basically ship a 40 foot container twice a year of Finish line products.
I have thought about setting up on a prominant bike route and offer a free application to pasers by just to try and expose people to the lube. Might have to look into doing it soon now that the weather is warming up.
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I've been using NFS for the whole year. Great stuff but I think I put too much on the chains and would like to take it all of and start again. Any suggestions for an appropriate solvent/degreaser and or cleaning process?
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back40
I've been using NFS for the whole year. Great stuff but I think I put too much on the chains and would like to take it all of and start again. Any suggestions for an appropriate solvent/degreaser and or cleaning process?
Not exactly a degreaser....WD40 works really well to clean chains. Make sure you clean your cogs after and let the propellant evaporate than apply NFS. This is our SOP at BallersRide. We don't have alot of time to fuss with things...make more time for drinking beers and primping ;)
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Are there any shops in Ottawa carrying this wonder juice? Shipping price for a bottle is a staggering $20!
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re: NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over
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Too Tall
Not exactly a degreaser....WD40 works really well to clean chains. Make sure you clean your cogs after and let the propellant evaporate than apply NFS. This is our SOP at BallersRide. We don't have alot of time to fuss with things...make more time for drinking beers and primping ;)
+1. I spray some WD40 on an old sock and run the chain backwards while I grip the chain on both sides with the sock. I also floss the cassette and wipe down the jockeys to remove the majority of the crud. Then lube away.
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Bonesbrigade
Are there any shops in Ottawa carrying this wonder juice? Shipping price for a bottle is a staggering $20!
Regrets my Canadian friend. No shops in the land of unpasteurized beer and broomball. This is something we can fix. Talk to your LBS.
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If there's no dealers in Canada, maybe I should get it in the webshop? At least the shipping could be chopped in half. Are there shipping issues with liquids? PM me.
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ryker
If there's no dealers in Canada, maybe I should get it in the webshop? At least the shipping could be chopped in half. Are there shipping issues with liquids? PM me.
I ship to Canada all the time, no big woop.
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NFS will be put to the test in Kona in a few hours:
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Kona is no match for NFS.
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I've been making my own lube for years (odorless mineral spirits and synthetic motor oil 4:1). I made a big bottle of it early this year so I haven't tried the NFS on my chain yet, but I've used it on my campy ergo levers, specifically the thumb tab that is susceptible to rust from sweaty hands in the summer. It really penetrates well. All I have is the small bottle that came with my Baller kit but I'll buy it in the future when I stop playing chemist in the garage.
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bigbill
I've been making my own lube for years (odorless mineral spirits and synthetic motor oil 4:1). I made a big bottle of it early this year so I haven't tried the NFS on my chain yet, but I've used it on my campy ergo levers, specifically the thumb tab that is susceptible to rust from sweaty hands in the summer. It really penetrates well. All I have is the small bottle that came with my Baller kit but I'll buy it in the future when I stop playing chemist in the garage.
I'm your Huckleberry. Thanks Bill, that's really cool.
FWIIW Machinists are telling me that NFS is working much better than traditional cutting fluids for low speed low temp. hand cutting tools (facing, chasing etc.).
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What's the protocol for application after a good CX post race hosedown?
I just shop-vacced the chain to dry it and re-applied like normal.
I considered a WD-40 spray to displace the water before application but did not.
Thanks.
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I do the same as you. If the chain is choked with dirt you should give it the full monte.
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New wheels deserve a new cassette and chain. Baptized before the first ride with Josh's NFS.
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Them be some purty wheels buster.
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NFS worked very well during the girls cross-country trip. Now we're going to see how well it works in Mexico for the next six months.
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Dave Thompson
NFS worked very well during the girls cross-country trip. Now we're going to see how well it works in Mexico for the next six months.
Hearing this really gives me goosebumps. What they did is pretty darn amazing.
Any chance we can see a picture of the crew?