From humble beginnings back in 1988 with the launch of its Dry Lubricant infused with Teflon, Finish Line is one of the old guard in bike care. Since then, Finish Line has expanded its range to a full suite of bicycle maintenance products, including dry, wet, race, and even e-Bike chain lubes.
The Ceramic Wet Lube is Finish Line’s most advanced chain lubricant, consisting of their patented boron nitride technology, which is said to build a ceramic coating on the chain, resulting in a smooth and quiet drivetrain. The brand claims it’s a durable lubricant and is fully waterproof, hence it’s well suited to wet conditions for the winter warriors amongst us. However, it is more prone to picking up dirt & grime compared to dry or wax-based lubricants.
Finish Line Dry is the product that started it all, and is now its premium chain lubricant for dry conditions, featuring nano-ceramic boron nitride which cures to a wax-like film once applied. The brand claims the ceramic coating is non-stick, repels water, reduces friction and minimises the overall buildup of grit and grime on the chain & drivetrain components.
Dry lubricants are typically best suited to — you guessed it — dry & dusty summer conditions, however Finish Line Dry also hangs on well on those days when the weather can’t seem to make its mind up. It has a lower viscosity compared to the Wet Ceramic Lube, and penetrates the rollers easier making application a breeze.
Regardless of the season, routine maintenance is critical to a healthy and long-lasting drivetrain, and a little bit of care can save some serious wear & tear, resulting in costly repairs.
