Best chain oil?

pdauby · Post by **pdauby** » June 16th, 2009, 1:49 pm

I just got a model D rowing Machine. The machine is just under 2 years old but has essentially never been used (25 times at most). The seller didn't have the oil that Concept2 gives with the unit so I need to purchase some. I am wondering - is there a "best" oil to use for the chain? IE, what about synthetic oils like the Park Tool CL-1 Synthetic Blend Chain Lube Bottle that is sold on amazon? Any benefit to using stuff like that?

djh · Post by **djh** » June 16th, 2009, 2:19 pm

I'm not an expert in these matters but I'd use any household oil that isn't intended for use in the *** DELETE - SPAM ***.

Citroen · Post by **Citroen** » June 16th, 2009, 4:57 pm

Best oil is the C2 mineral chain oil.

If you don't have that then a 20W light oil like 3-in-1 or a specialist bike chain lube will work as a good substitute.

c2jonw · Post by **c2jonw** » June 17th, 2009, 7:30 am

Dougie is mostly right, though I would steer clear of "specialist bike chain lube" since many of these are little more than a solvent with minimal lubricating capabilities. Tests that I conducted many years ago in the area of chain wear were very conclusive- 20 weight oil outperformed most other lubes by at least ten to one on the chain we use. The primary advantage of our (20 weight) mineral oil over off-the-shelf 20 weight oil is that it is odorless and colorless......C2JonW- concept2 engineering staff