Every bike shop has a bottle of Tri-Flow sitting on the workbench. It's been that way for decades, and there's a reason: this stuff handles the jobs that dedicated chain lubes and specialty products don't quite fit. Stuck seatpost? Tri-Flow. Sluggish cable housing? Tri-Flow. Derailleur pivots that need cleaning and lubrication in one step? Tri-Flow. The light viscosity formula penetrates into tight spaces where thicker lubes can't reach, and the PTFE particles leave a friction-reducing film behind once the carrier evaporates.

The formulation combines high-grade petroleum oils with suspended PTFE, commonly known as Teflon. That combination gives you immediate penetration followed by lasting lubrication as the PTFE particles settle into the contact surfaces. Built-in solvents help soften and displace existing grime, so you're cleaning while you lubricate rather than trapping old contamination under fresh lube. The formula also displaces moisture and leaves a protective film that inhibits rust and corrosion on exposed metal surfaces.

The 6-ounce drip bottle includes an applicator straw for reaching into housing ferrules, pivot points, and other spots where precision matters. You can apply exactly the amount you need without overspray or waste. For chain lubrication, Tri-Flow works as a lighter-duty option in dry conditions, though riders in wet or muddy environments typically reach for dedicated wet lubes. Where Tri-Flow shines on the drivetrain is treating roller links and freeing up stiff chains before applying your primary chain lube.... Read More