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Muc-Off · SKU C020

Muc-Off Dry Lube 50ml

Cycling - MucOff

Muc-Off's standard dry-weather bike chain lube in the 50 ml drip bottle. Penetrates into each link then sets to a dry film that dust struggles to cling to - the everyday choice for Tanzanian riding outside the rains. PTFE free.

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Highlights

The workhorse dry lube

Everything a dry lube needs to do, without the ceramic price.

The everyday choice

Not the ceramic tier - just a very good dry lube at a sensible price.

Made for dust

Sets to a drier film that fine grit does not stick to.

PTFE free

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

Gets inside the link

Penetrates to the roller and pin where the wear actually happens.

Product description

About this product

Muc-Off’s standard dry-weather chain lube, sold today under the name Bicycle Dry Weather Lube, in the 50 ml drip bottle. This is the workhorse of the range – not the ceramic C3, just a very good conventional dry lube at a sensible price.

It penetrates into the roller and pin of each link, then sets to a drier film that dust and fine grit struggle to cling to. That matters more in Tanzania than in most places: on Dar roads in the dry season, a wet lube turns into a black grinding paste within a couple of rides, while a dry lube keeps the chain quiet and the cassette clean.

Muc-Off state the formula is PTFE free and that the contents are biodegradable. It is also sold in 120 ml and as a 300 ml refill.

Buying a Muc Off Dry Lube in Dar es Salaam

361 Degrees Adventure keeps the muc off dry lube 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 muc off dry lube 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.

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
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
SKUC020
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?

On dry dusty roads, roughly every 100 to 150 km or whenever the chain starts to sound dry. After any wet or muddy ride, clean and re-lube rather than adding lube on top of grit.

How do I apply it properly?

On a clean, dry chain: one drop per link, back-pedal a few turns to work it into the rollers, leave it to settle, then wipe the outside of the chain with a rag. Lube left on the outer plates does nothing except collect dust.

Do I need to degrease the chain first?

Yes, and it matters more than which lube you pick. Fresh lube laid over old lube and grit just seals the grit inside the links. Degrease, rinse, let it dry fully, then lubricate.

Is it safe on the rest of the bike?

It is a chain lubricant, so keep it on the chain. Anything that reaches a disc rotor or brake pad will cause squeal and lost braking power, and a contaminated pad usually has to be replaced.

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 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.

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