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Muc-Off Bio Dry Chain Lube – 50mlMuc-Off Bio Dry Chain Lube – 50mlMuc-Off Bio Dry Chain Lube – 50ml
Muc-Off · SKU B596

Muc-Off Bio Dry Chain Lube – 50ml

Lubes

Muc-Off's dry weather chain lube in a 50 ml drip bottle - the product formerly sold as Bio Dry Lube. Penetrates deep into each link then sets to a dry film that dust struggles to cling to, which makes it the sensible choice for Tanzania outside the rains. PTFE free.

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Highlights

Why riders here choose a dry lube

In a hot, dusty climate the lube that attracts least dirt wins.

Made for dust

A drier film that fine grit does not stick to - the right lube for a Tanzanian dry season.

Gets inside the link

Penetrates to the roller and pin where the wear actually happens, not just the outer plates.

PTFE free

Muc-Off formulate it without PTFE and state the contents are biodegradable.

Small bottle, long life

A few millilitres per application, so 50 ml lasts a regular rider many months.

Product description

About this product

Muc-Off sell this lube today as Bicycle Dry Weather Lube – it is the same product the cycling world knew for years as Bio Dry Lube, renamed rather than reformulated. It is a drip-on chain oil built for dry, dusty riding, which describes most of the Tanzanian calendar outside the two rainy seasons.

The point of a dry lube is what it does not do. It penetrates deep into the roller and pin of each link, then sets to a drier film that dust and fine grit struggle to cling to. A wet lube in the dry season turns into a black grinding paste within a couple of rides on Dar roads; a dry lube keeps the chain running quiet and the cassette far cleaner.

Muc-Off state the formula is PTFE free and that the contents are biodegradable. Apply it to a clean, dry chain – one drop per link, back-pedal a few turns, then wipe the outside of the chain with a rag so only the lube inside the links remains. Lube left on the plates is just somewhere for dust to stick.

Buying a Off Bio Dry Chain in Dar es Salaam

361 Degrees Adventure keeps the off bio dry chain at our showroom in Upanga, Dar es Salaam, with delivery countrywide across Tanzania. Come and handle it before you buy, or order online and collect.

Every off bio dry chain is checked in store before it leaves us, and our staff use the same kit in the field, so you get an honest answer on fit and sizing rather than a sales pitch.

Not sure which off bio dry chain suits you? Call or message the showroom and we will talk you through the options that are actually in stock in Tanzania.

Browse more Lubes in Tanzania, or see the full 361 Degrees range. For general background on cycling, see this overview on Wikipedia.

Specifications

The details

BrandMuc-Off
Current nameBicycle Dry Weather Lube (formerly Bio Dry Lube)
TypeDrip-on dry weather chain lubricant
Volume50 ml (1.7 fl oz)
Best conditionsDry and dusty
PTFEPTFE free
BiodegradableContents biodegradable
ApplicationOne drop per link, wipe the outside clean
Also sold as120 ml (4.1 fl oz) bottle and 300 ml refill
SKUB596
Questions

Good to know

Is this the right choice for Tanzanian conditions?

For most of the year around Dar es Salaam you are riding in heat and fine dust, which is dry-lube territory - a dry or wax lube leaves a drier film that dust does not stick to. Switch to a wet lube through the long rains in March to May and the short rains in November and December, when washing off matters more than staying clean.

How often should I re-apply it?

On dry dusty roads, roughly every 100 to 150 km or whenever the chain starts to sound dry. After any wet ride, clean and re-lube rather than topping up over grit.

How should I store it in this climate?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from a hot car boot. Aerosols and solvent-based products do not enjoy sitting at 40 degrees C, and a cupboard indoors is fine. Close the cap properly - humidity on the coast gets into anything left open.

Do I need to clean the chain first?

Yes, and it makes more difference than the lube you choose. Dry lube laid over old wet lube and grit just seals the grit in. Degrease, let the chain dry fully, then apply.

I ride near the coast. Does salt air matter?

It does. Salt-laden air off the Indian Ocean accelerates corrosion on chains, cassettes, cables and bolts far faster than inland. Rinse the bike after a beach or Kigamboni ride, dry it, and re-lube - that single habit does more for drivetrain life here than any upgrade.

Will 50 ml last long?

A single application uses only a few millilitres, so 50 ml covers many months of regular riding. The 120 ml bottle is better value if you maintain more than one bike.

Do you deliver in Dar es Salaam?

Yes. We deliver across Dar es Salaam and send nationwide to Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza, Dodoma, Zanzibar and beyond by courier. Call or WhatsApp us if you need a same-day drop in the city.

Can I get spares and support locally?

Yes. We stock consumables and the common wear parts, and we can advise on what fits your bike before you buy. Bring the bike or a clear photo of the drivetrain if you are unsure.

Muc-Off Bio Dry Chain Lube – 50mlMuc-Off Bio Dry Chain Lube – 50ml
TZS40,000+ VAT