Peaty's Link Lube All Weather

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it?

Peaty's says: "Born in the lab and raised between the tapes, Peaty's Link Lube is a minty fresh, triple distilled, ultra high speed chain oil for use in all conditions.

Our unique two-part formula penetrates and cleans deep inside your chain, driving out moisture, grit and grime and replacing them with unique blend of oils and waxes (Peaty's secret sauce) to lubricate and protect."

Yes, you read that correctly... Peaty's LinkLube actually cleans your chain as you use it!

My feelings are that it is a relatively clean-running, low-friction lube that is easy to reapply and performs well in dry to damp conditions, situations where a dry lube may struggle and a wet lube might attract too much dirt. However, I think its Premium sibling is the way forward if you're seeking a lube that will hold back the elements.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product

Triple distilled, ultra-high-speed and minty fresh chain oil for use in all conditions.

Unique 'shake-to-awake' two-part formula penetrates and cleans deep inside your chain, driving out moisture, grit and grime and replacing them with a proprietary blend of oils and waxes.

Clear tip to the applicator cap so lubricant can be seen filling the chamber just before it drips out.

Rounded tip of applicator cap rolls easily over the chain when applying.

Unique tall and slim bottle is shaped to fit like a pen in your hand to make application easy.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Overall, performance in dry to damp conditions was pleasing. The transmission felt slick but not stodgy, shifts were crisp right to the end and over time the chain would cleanse itself like a wax. This wasn't so apparent during wetter spells and during those times, it could transfer to your hands more readily. When it was dry to damp, I returned 250 miles from a single application – but this dipped when things turned wetter, especially off-road.

That said, it's easy to reapply, there's no hanging around waiting for it to cure and I've had no issues with taint or corrosion. You can also use it on cable inners, recessed Allen heads, trailer hitches and other applications that needing to be lightly lubricated.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

Easy to apply, rapid curing time, low friction and its self-cleaning characteristics proved similar to wax in drier conditions.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Dislike is too strong though I think the 'all-weather' tag might be a little misleading, as its staying prowess is middling when it's wetter.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

The sky seems to be the limit when it comes to modern lubes and £8.95 for 60ml (£12.99 for the 120ml or £27.50 for the 360ml refill) is dearer than some. The Rock N' Roll Gold is £9.99 for 120ml and in my experience lasts a long time and runs very cleanly.

The Tru Tension BananaSlip Tungsten All Weather Lube is now £5 for 50ml, performs reasonably well in most conditions and only takes 10 minutes to cure. However, though both are clean and require minimal maintenance, there are stiffer 'all weather' formulas.

I've had positive experiences with the Momum MIC Wax Ceramic Lubricant that's £13.99 for 120ml. It's a middleweight, semi-synthetic wax and I've returned over 400 miles in changeable conditions. The Squirt Long Lasting Chain Lube is £12.99 for 120ml and Stu was impressed with its durability and cleanliness

Wolf Tooth's WT-1 Chain Lube for All Conditions now costs £22 and is a sophisticated lube that will supposedly clean any residual lube, and Neil rated it very highly.

The Blub Premium Ceramic Lube 120ml is designed for dry, sandy to moist conditions and temperatures between 10 and 25°C.

Use this box to explain your overall score

A decent bridge between dry and wet lubes, and one that's arguably best for spring through to early autumn. However, its all-weather Premium stable mate is a better bet if you're seeking a high-mileage formula that will stay put in harsher conditions, especially off-road.