I've been riding in Montreal for 20 years now. Always used oil based lube, namely Finishline DRY. However yesterday I took out my old commuter/hard tail for the first time (it's winter here now) since dipping the chain in SILCA Super Secret Lube.
I did our local climb up Mont Royal and tested the chain and transmission. This is an older bike that does not get much love maintenance wise. And in the past the transmission was always erratic and choppy. So much so, that I used to try not to shift too much.
Yesterday, however was magical! It was a slushy, snowy mess mixed with sand and gravel.
The 9s 42-32-22 setup performed flawlessly! I flipped through all the gears like I never have before! Clean, crisp, silent gear changes.
When I got home the chain was dry and gritty to the touch. This morning all I did was rinse it with water in a dedicated chain cleaner. And voila! I could once again feel the SILCA wax lube underneath.
I just re-applied a thin coat and the bike is ready to roll again. A truly great product.
Looking forward to trying it out on my road bike once the 2021 season begins.
Thanks SILCA! A very satisfied Montreal customer.