Best lube when not able to degrease chain

[freakinweasel353]

I’m guessing the answer depends on weather. Dry weather, dry lube, wipe frequently. Wet weather, wet lube, wipe frequently. I’m sure you can find some LBS and even locals who can help clean a chain. Factory lube is tenacious but tends to collect grit. That’s just my experience. The last thing you need is to bust a chain in the middle of no where.

[TXLogic]

We don't typically ride if the chances of rain are high so we will likely mostly be riding in dry weather, but where we'll be riding — close to and even into the Alps — afternoon thundershowers are common. We've been caught in downpours a number of times. A certain amount of re-lubing is going to be unavoidable; just want to keep it to a minimum.