what lube for shimano deore chainset

hi there, i just use 3 in 1 oil on a deore chainset, do you think that this is right or wrong? or is there something else that i should use that's generally accepted to prolong the life and treat it a bit better?

many thanks.

I wouldn't bother oiling a chainset.

Keep your chain clean from dirt by wiping down occasionally, and also lubricate it, particularly where the pins/bushings are located which join the links.

I don't think 3-in-1 is terrible oil. It's a little runny.

thanks rodabod. do you recommend anything that's less oily? what do you use on your chain?

@shinybicycle - I use either Finish-Line Dry lube - its kind of like a white thick cream that works pretty well, or Rock n Roll Gold - this is meant to clean your chain as you ride - you just apply it and wipe down your chain as it "expels" dirt. Unless you are on top of it though, it will get dirty.

The Wet lubes seem to attract dirt and get a bit filthy (and be more prone to leaving black marks on clothes etc), which is why I tend to use the "dry" lubes - you need to apply slightly more often when wet.

As Rodabod says, lube chain, spin chain through to help lube soak in, wipe it down. Wipe down occasionally after that (more often in rain) and re-lube sporadically. No need to oil chainset.

Everyone has their own oil/wax preference. It depends on how often you like to apply, how often you ride in the wet, and how often you clean it down.

I like heavier wet lube. Finish Line Cross Country is decent. The stuff I use just now is White Lightning Wet Ride. It was cheap and is good.

I used to use car oil. It was fine too.

+1 on the Finish Line.

This is basic (and hasn't really got anything to do with LFGSS).

Sheldon Brown >>>>>

i don't lube my chainset.. i lube the chain instead and then spin it.. i use phil wood tenacious oil & works perfectly for me..

KY.

Or Vaseline if you think you're going to be doing serious wet weather miles.

Just clean the teeth on your cassette & chainset regularly if you do a lot of miles or ride through dusty/dirty roads all the time. Spending 60 minutes (tops) every few months is usually enough & from a maintenance POV is a pretty easy thing to do.
When it rains, wipe your chain dry as best you can with a clean rag/old ripped up sheets, then apply 3 in one or any other general 'wet' lube/oil (i've used left over synthetic car oil loads of times). When your chain looks grubby, take it off, clean it and in the meantime have another chain to go on. It really is that simple.
Next time around you clean the one on the bike your original chain is ready to go back on.
You don't need any special waxes or expensive lube, frankly the amount of time you spend cleaning your kit isn't diminished but you end up paying out for stuff you don't actually need.
Been doing this for the last 25 years and never had chain/running gear issues and my cassettes/chainrings/chains seem to last longer than most

FWIW the only thing oiling a chain does is stop it from rusting. An oiled chain is no more efficient than a dry one (provided they are both clean), not unless you measure down to hundredths of a percent (Bicycling Science).

Oils are better in wet conditions but pick up more dirt; waxes or dry lubes tend to stay cleaner but wash off more easily. Other than that, I really don't think there's a lot in it - it doesn't matter so much what you use, so long as you clean and oil it regularly.

To clean my drivetrain I:

1. Remove chain and drop it in a pot of diesel to soak (or your preferred solvent... diesel is good because it works very effectively, it's cheap, and it's also a light lubricant in itself... and unlike petrol, it's not flammable under normal conditions)
   
2. Scrub all sprockets and mechs with a stuff brush and hot water with washing up liquid
   
3. Very thoroughly rinse everything (to get the washing up liquid off)
   
4. Lube the mechs
   
5. Swish chain around until it's clean
   
6. Re-attach chain, lube with hypoid gear oil, wipe off excess
   
   

Then wipe down with baby-wipe and quick re-lube after every ride.

I like GT 85

It's only £2.50 from halfords if you buy something bicycle related

That's for cleaning/drying chains, not lubing them.