About The Benefits And Disadvantages Of Using Dry Chain Lubes
Dry lubricants are specifically designed for use in drier conditions and consist of 10% lubricant made up of synthetic oils and additives. The remaining 90% is carrier fluid. Some companies also refer to wax-based lubricants as dry lubricants.
The question of whether you should use wet or dry lube really comes down to the conditions you are riding in whether on a mountain bike or a gravel bike. A dry lube, not surprisingly is better for dry conditions, it won't attract dirt or dust but it often doesn't last as long as more durable wet lubes. As the name suggests, dry lubricating oil is designed to perform better in dry conditions because it has a lower viscosity, which helps to capture less dust and debris. It's not very sticky, so its greatest strength is in picking up as little dust as possible, minimizing the impact sandpaper dust will have on your drivetrain. Dry lubricants offer much greater efficiency with significantly reduced friction and much less debris grip. This is because the oil has a low viscosity. The downside of dry lubricants is that they can be easily washed away by water, rain or puddles. Some experts argue that dry lubricants are ineffective because they contain very little of the actual lubricant. Why graphite is used as dry lubricant? Graphite and molybdenum disulfide are the predominant materials used as dry lubricants. Graphite consists of graphene, linked by planar hexagonal networks. They are formed in layers held together by weak Van Der Waal forces. Because there are slippery layers and can slide over each other under the action of weak Van Der Waal forces, graphite is used as a lubricant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXJZ0WOr3SE Read the full article
