The Muc-Off All Weather Lube has a thick, clinging consistency that will keep your chain moving smoothly while resisting large amounts of water. Too much Muc-On will make your chain look like it’s been drenched in a wet fire, and attract all kinds of abrasive material. The tiny bottle is quite expensive.
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Muc-Off claims that this oil is “readily biodegradable” and “derived from renewable resources”, and is suitable for riding in any conditions. It’s a bit heavy for long, dry, dusty periods.
Rain and spray will not wash this off any time soon, and if you put your bike away wet, the chain won’t rust either – this clings to the links like a D-list celeb to fame. It even has a UV dye to help you see it with a ultraviolet lamp.
It’s not long before you don’t need a blacklight, though – just look for the black crud. This lubricant appears to quickly trap the contaminants that it is there to protect you against. So, while it lasts well between applications, it will probably need to be removed and a new coat applied sooner than later. It took me only three to four rides before the coal-coloured accumulation between the rollers, side plates and the lubricant started to irritate my mouth.
The chain will appear as if you accidentally used Marmite if there is a significant amount of Marmite visible on either side.
My local lanes, while currently filthy, are also suitable for mountain biking.
Value
This 50ml bottle is £6, which works out at 12p per millilitre, which is fairly expensive – roughly £540 a gallon – if not as expensive as You can also find out more about the following: important liquids like insulin or printer ink.
At £13.99 for 120ml (up £1 since Stu tested it last year), Squirt Long Lasting Chain Lube comes in slightly under – 11.6p per millilitre – while Motorex Chain Lube Wet Conditions is 10p per millilitre (£9.99 for 100ml).
If you buy the 120ml bottle of this Muc-Off instead, it works out cheaper at 10p per millilitre (£12), but you can pay significantly less: Oxford Mint Wet Lube, tested by Ashley last year, is around half the price at £3.99 for 75ml, which works out at 5.3p per millilitre.
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It is very easy to clean and runs quietly and smoothly. It quickly blackens with dirt, though, which means you’ll probably want to clean and reapply it way before it starts to wash away – which only makes it feel more costly still.
Verdict
Slick, thick and very resistant to water, but needs regular redoing – it blackens with road filth rapidly
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Make and model: Muc-Off All Weather lubricant
Tell us who the product is aimed at and what it’s for. What are the manufacturer’s comments? What do you think about that?
Muc Off states: “The Muc Off all-weather chain lubricant is a synthetic, high-performance lubricant.” The non-fling, water-repellent formula penetrates the chain links, creating a durable coating that protects against corrosion and metal-tometal wear.
What are the technical features of your product?
Muc-Off lists:
Ideal for MTB, Road, Cyclocross and Commuting
Use in any weather condition
Additional protection against contaminants
Gear shifting is smooth and quiet.
Reduces friction, improves efficiency
Renewable sources
Can be applied to chain, cables, shifters, derailleurs, pedals & cleats
Pipette System for Easy Application
Readily Biodegradable*
Integral UV tracer – helps with accurate application and ensures total protection.
*Only contents are readily biodegradable.
You can rate the product based on its performance.
7/10
Rating the product durability
9/10
You can rate the product based on its value.
4/10
It’s better value if you buy bigger bottles.
Tell us what the product did overall when used in its intended purpose
Very well when clean – it clings on for many miles even in very wet conditions. But it quickly becomes contaminated and turns black.
Tell us about your favorite features of the product
Freshly made, this product is excellent.
What do you dislike about the product?
It holds grime, and blackens quickly.
What are the prices of similar products, such as those tested recently on road.cc and others?
This small bottle is by far the most expensive.
Do you like the product that you purchased? Mostly
Would you consider purchasing the product? No,
Would you recommend it to a friend or family member? Then, you can ask yourself:
Use this box for a brief explanation of your overall score
It’s quite good: it runs smoothly, stops rust forming and sticks very well – but it does attract debris, so you’ll need to reapply it fairly regularly.
Age: 48
I normally ride: Vitus Zenium SL VR Disc My best bike is:
I’ve been riding since: 10-20 Years I ride: Every few days I would describe myself as: Experienced
I do regular riding of the following types: MTB general fitness,