NFS Chainlube & Race Grease: The wait is over

[progetto]

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.

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.

[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.

[Too Tall]

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!

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.

[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?

[Too Tall]

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 ;)

[Bonesbrigade]

Are there any shops in Ottawa carrying this wonder juice? Shipping price for a bottle is a staggering $20!

[rwsaunders]

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.

[Too Tall]

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.

[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.

[Too Tall]

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.

[ElvisMerckx]

NFS will be put to the test in Kona in a few hours:

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[devlin]

Kona is no match for NFS.

[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.

[Too Tall]

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.).

[Jeffrey Borisch]

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.

[Too Tall]

I do the same as you. If the chain is choked with dirt you should give it the full monte.

[mnoble485]

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New wheels deserve a new cassette and chain. Baptized before the first ride with Josh's NFS.

Mike

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[Too Tall]

Them be some purty wheels buster.

[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.

[Too Tall]

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?