Chain-L gone...?

[Seramount]

lubed the chain last nite and noticed my bottle of Chain-L was almost empty.

tried to go to the site last nite to order some more...tried several searches, but couldn't locate it and the FB page hasn't been updated in years.

couple of sites had it listed as 'back order'...Amazon had a few bottles, so I cleaned out their supply.

did Frank shut down the operation?

[false_Aest]

I dunno but if you end up looking for a new chain lube try NFS.

[sparky33]

Originally Posted by false_Aest

I dunno but if you end up looking for a new chain lube try NFS.

Also, NFS doesn't reek like Chain-L did.

[sales guy]

That's funny your hunting for it. I have a brand new bottle they gave me ages ago and never tried it. Same with NFS and like 8 other types/brands. I have cases of Motorex lube, degreaser and polish. Never opened.

Good luck with the search. With so many brands out there right now, I wouldn't be surprised if there is some consolidation soon.

[geordanh]

I recall them getting a cease and desist?


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[ftf]

Originally Posted by sparky33

Also, NFS doesn't reek like Chain-L did.

Have you smelt it? I've never smelt Chain-L but I was surprised that NFS has this very much machine tool vibe to it.

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by geordanh

I recall them getting a cease and desist?

the product was originally called Chain-L No. 5.

they got sued for name infringement by the Chanel No. 5 fragrance people...that was quite a while back tho.

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by ftf

Have you smelt it? I've never smelt Chain-L but I was surprised that NFS has this very much machine tool vibe to it.

haven't sniffed any NFS...

C-L has a pretty noticeable gear oil odor...but, I kinda like it. takes me back to my muscle car gear-head days.

[lhuerta]

Chain-L is the best stuff I have used in over 35 years of cycling/wrenching....looks like FarWheel still stocks it: https://fairwheelbikes.com/chain-l-chain-lube/

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by lhuerta

Chain-L is the best stuff I have used in over 35 years of cycling/wrenching....looks like FarWheel still stocks it: https://fairwheelbikes.com/chain-l-chain-lube/

have to agree it's a good product.

got 924 miles on the last lube interval.

[54ny77]

get yourself a quart of any good synthetic motor oil, like mobil 1. pour it into your former chain-l bottle. use as normal.

the quart will last you through dura ace 20000, set to arrive to market circa 2037.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by Seramount

the product was originally called Chain-L No. 5.

they got sued for name infringement by the Chanel No. 5 fragrance people...that was quite a while back tho.

HAR!

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[makoti]

Originally Posted by sparky33

Also, NFS doesn't reek like Chain-L did.

Uff Da! It does to me. If I do a long ride & have to toss the bike in the car, have to have the windows open. No problem going to the ride, just after. Of course...it could be me.

[false_Aest]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

get yourself a quart of any good synthetic motor oil, like mobil 1. pour it into your former chain-l bottle. use as normal.

the quart will last you through dura ace 20000, set to arrive to market circa 2037.

A whole bunch of chemists and engineers just rolled over in their graves and threw up in their mouths.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by sales guy

I have cases of Motorex lube, degreaser and polish. Never opened.

their dry lube and carbon paste stuff are the bomb dot com.