Lubricants

Do I Need to Lubricate My Bike Chain?

To keep your bike in the best condition, we recommend regularly applying bike chain grease or oil. Without frequent oiling, your chain will accumulate dirt and grime which can cause it to rust and wear out faster.

How Often Should You Lubricate Your Bike Chain?

There's no exact science when it comes to oiling your bike chain. You should add bike chain lubricant to your regular bike cleaning routine; however, how often you do this depends on how frequently you ride, and in what conditions. For example, if you ride in wet, snowy, or particularly dirty conditions, you should clean and oil your chain after every ride; but if you ride every now and then only on pavements, your bike won't need as much maintenance.

How to Lubricate a Bike Chain

Before applying bike chain lubricant oil or wax, wipe any dirt or grime off the chain using a lint-free cloth as you slowly backpedal. Once clean, apply a few drops of bike chain lube to the top of each link while maintaining a steady backpedal. Wipe off any excess so you don't attract more dirt when cycling.

What is the Best Bike Chain Lubricant?

At BikeChain, we supply some of the best bike chain oil, lube, and grease on the Australian market. We've got the perfect product for every bike type and cycling condition, from Morgan Blue dry wax bike chain lube for an ultra-thick covering, to race oil for road bikes, to 2-in-1 cleaning and lubricating bike chain oil. Whatever you prefer, buy bike chain oil right here.