Rock N Roll Gold Lube: Why it's my preferred chain lube

Many people have asked for a chain lube recommendation. This is why I like Rock N Roll Gold lube.

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[lgarcia]

I’ve been using the mucoff dry for a while and works great. I used this rock n roll recently by chance. I was away from home, forgot to lube the chain before I left and ended up stopping in a shop that had this one. Sure enough worked great and the chain is still clean after a 2+ hour ride. I was surprised by that. Great stuff

[abramtreadwell]

I tried squirt a few months ago and it was such a PITA to clean the chain enough to put it on, then it made a huge mess on my chainring and guide wheels that I got fed up and cleaned it all off. I bought rock n roll and we’ll give that a try. With 3 bikes to maintain for my family I just can’t dedicate the amount of time that wax needs to be effective. Rock n roll seems a lot easier to apply and maintain. BTW your video on removing a Shimano crank arm helped me regrease my bottom bracket, really appreciate the informative videos!

[jimmymac]

I just stared using Rock and Roll Gold this season based on a recommendation by my LBS. I like it. Lasts for a long time and my drive train is cleaner. I used to lube after every ride now I can go every other or third ride with this stuff.

[markreams]

I’ve just rediscovered the rock and roll gold lube. I used it a few years ago. Because it cleans and lubes I use it after each ride. I’ve never had a wax lube where I didn’t hear chain squeak at the end of a long ride. Muc off builds up on the chain and looks dirty after a few applications. I follow the directions for the rock and roll gold and apply it liberally (not drip it on each link) then wipe it off thoroughly. I find that chains last a bit longer with this stuff. I use the Park chain measuring tool frequently about once a month. I think it’s the best stuff out there! I believe the key is to use it every ride, especially on gravel and dirt.

[jaytothesun]

Just started testing out Rock & Roll gold for a few months now and I totally agree. It’s my preferred go to lube to just quickly throw on before a ride just like you mentioned

[grantmurphy]

Love that lube. I first used it when Rock and Rock offered a free full bottle sample in Mountain Bike Action magazine. This was maybe late 90s or early 2000. Used ever since

[damienbradley]

I used Rock N Roll Gold for a year after using mostly T9 for a few years. Last few years I've been using Squirt. The Rock N Roll Gold left my chain, by far, the cleanest of any lube I've ever used and did a really good job in mixed conditions. If you wipe the chain, apply the lube, then wipe the chain again like they suggest, it really is pretty amazing. What I didn't like about it was the application makes more of a mess and lube get's all over your cassette, wheel, and ground when you spin the cranks backwards even if you don't spin fast. You really have to be careful not to spin it fast and get it on your rotors. The chain definitely get's dirtier with Squirt, lot of wax build up, but you just end of leaving it, and the application is way cleaner for sure. That said, with Squirt, you also get a lot of wax bits breaking off which you DO NOT want to get on clothing or rugs.

[flyfreak]

Hey Clint, I’d recommend lubing the lower part of the chain, between the lower pulley wheel and chainring, as opposed to from the top. This is because it’s the inside of the rollers that contact the gears, not the outside. This also means when you wipe off, you will only wipe of the excess on the outer plates, thus lowering your need to lube so often, as it will deter dirt sticking to the chain.

Thanks for the vid!!

[ROCKMTHI]

Been riding for 35 years and tried every lube application around then I found this a couple years ago. Hands down the best lube ever. You dont have to drip on each link. Follow the instructions saturate the chain and wipe off. Chain runs smooth and stays relatively clean. often need to apply it more often but its easier to apply than oil lubes. Works best if you lube the day before you ride but i have done it many times just before. Its the only lube I use.

[OllieMcScrupins]

You need to try Rock and Roll "Holy Cow" it's in a white bottle. Amazing for Florida Sandy wet trails.

[aisotton]

Rock N Roll gold and Finish Line Dry (very similar to Rock N Roll) are my favorites too, agree with your conclusions.

[gerrymoreau]

We love your bike maintenance videos. Thanks so much ! Austin. TX

[areyesar]

Thank you I bought me a little bottle and love it! Noticed it stayes on longer!

[bigange]

I've been using Rock N Roll Gold for a couple of months and I do like it it does make pedalling smooth and it doesn't pick up gunk on the chain when riding but I think I haven't cleaned the chain and cassette etc for a while so I am wiping black crap off my chain so probably need to give a special birthday present soon....

[TheMASDrummer]

Was using finishline dry lube which was ok. Then went to tri-flow, which was junk. Now using Rock and Roll gold, which is the best I've used. I use it on my road bike for dry conditions and i find application ever 100km keeps things nice.

[mancello]

Been using White Lightning wax lube for years on many bikes. I have to lube more often than oil lubes but so much cleaner.

[thomaskuhn]

You're actually applying it exactly the way Rock N Roll recommends, letting the lube flow onto the chain at the cassette while spinning the pedals. You need to be a bit liberal using Gold, it's a lubricant and cleaner.
I've been using Pro Gold Prolink for years but have recently switched to RnR Gold, really like it so far. I was going to try the Muc Off which is getting great reviews, but just too expensive.

[thebeans]

I've been using SCC Slick All Conditions lube for a while now. It's the best I've used so far. Lasts a long time and is very, very clean.

[solitaryrefinement]

Rock N Roll Gold Lube; No pun intended, but it really is the gold standard. The thing with lubing a chain is that a little bit every ride is always better than putting a ton of it on only to remove the excess. It naturally dissipates with use. If you're attracting gunk on your chain, you got too much lube on it. Just remember to shake Rock N Roll before applying it.

[vaancee]

I used to love rock n roll gold lube. I bought a new bottle recently and something changed. It lasts maybe 20 miles in dry clean rides. I ditched it and went back to prolink. All lubes leave black gunk, including squirt. If you don't see anything black, you probably wiped it all off after lubing. The key is to know how much to wipe off.