Motorex Chainlube For Wet Conditions exceeds its own rather modest expectations to give long-lasting lubrication in even the worst conditions. In my experience, though, it tends to blacken a chain with dirt almost instantly, even when riding in cleaner conditions.
The lubricant is claimed to be biodegradable and fully synthetic, with additives that penetrate and give long-lasting protection against rusting, and while no exact figure is provided, the bottle suggests approximately 100km range, which I have found to be conservative.
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The well-designed bottle features a twist lid that can be adjusted to control the flow rate. The fluid has a very runny consistency and it’s easy to over-apply; only a little is needed for normal use.
I used the lubricant on both road and off-road bikes in all conditions including driving rain, lots of puddles, and stream crossings. It certainly lasted well and in mixed conditions, exceeding the 100km claimed range and only needing reapplying after a very wet off-road ride that included lots of submersions in deep puddles, streams and river crossings. Even in the worst conditions the lube lasted longer than I would typically expect, proving to be very tenacious.
However, it also became black with dirt very quickly and it held onto the dirt, needing either a strong degreaser or ultrasonic cleaner filled with white spirit to remove it.
Even testing it in a clean environment indoors, on an ultrasonically cleaned chain, the Motorex lubricant proved a magnet for dirt and quickly started to blacken.
At £9.49 for 100ml, the Motorex lube is a little more than some chain lubes designed specifically for wet weather conditions: Fenwick’s Wet Weather Chain Lube and Green Oil’s Wet Chain Lube are both £7.99 for 100ml, for example.
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If you never let a bit of rain stop you getting out on the bike, this Motorex chain lube is worth considering, as its performance and ability to continue working in tough, wet conditions is excellent, but in my experience it is equally impressive at attracting dirt and turning black and sticky.
Verdict
Excellent retention in wet conditions, but you might find your chain blackening with dirt quickly
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road.cc test report
Make and model: MOTOREX Chain Lube for Wet Conditions
Size tested: 100ml
Tell us what the product is for and who it’s aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
MOTOREX says: “Biodegradable, fully synthetic lubricant.Thanks to its additives, MOTOREX CHAINLUBE FOR WET CONDITIONS penetrates quickly and deeply, provides optimal lubrication and excellent protection against corrosion. Specially developed for driving conditions that require long-term chain adhesion from the lubricant. The lubricant is highly water-repellent and therefore ideal in damp and muddy conditions.”
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
MOTOREX lists:
AREA OF APPLICATION
MOTOREX CHAINLUBE FOR WET CONDITIONS is recommended for lubricating bicycle chains and changers in predominantly damp or wet conditions.
heavy metal free
highly dirt and water repellent
very good material compatibility
excellent adhesion and long-term effect
effective protection against corrosion and oxidation
excellent results in racing
No dangerous goods
rapidly biodegradable
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
It lasts well, holding off rain and deep water during rides, but in my experience it also attracts dirt and turns the chain sticky very quickly.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
How long it lasts and the twist lid design.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
My chain turned black and sticky very quickly.
How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?
It’s a little more expensive than some wet weather lubricants such as Green Oil and Fenwick’s, both £7.99 for 100ml.
Did you enjoy using the product? Although the retention was good in wet conditions, the amount of dirt that stuck to the chain puts me off.
Would you consider buying the product? No
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes, to those who don’t mind a black chain and regularly ride in wet conditions.
Use this box to explain your overall score
It’s quite good. It lasts well, even in poor weather conditions, but I found it can very quickly turn a chain black with muck and dirt that takes a strong degreaser to remove and clean.
About the tester
Age: 35
I usually ride: My best bike is: Cannondale SystemSix
I’ve been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, cyclo cross, sportives, mtb, Lots of gravel style riding
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