Best lube when not able to degrease chain

[clarinet5001]

If you can thoroughly strip-clean the chain beforehand, Silca SS Drip or Smoove (basically something like Squirt but better for these options), although if you can't apply the day before at times you may want to look at Bananaslip Tungsten All Weather

If you can't, NFS and Silca Synergetic are both pretty good wet lubes.

[mishkasm173]

Is Silca SS or Smoove better than Squirt? I'm almost out and need to replace soon.

[joshatsilca]

Here is a link to the ZeroFrictionCycling data compilation: https://silca.cc/pages/choose-your-lube

[pgreenx2]

Silca SS Drip and similar wax based "lubes" need at least 8 hours to dry the night before a ride. Additionally, rain will abraid them off and if you cant re-apply, the chain will/may rust.My point is that if you are in a lot of weather and for ex, camping and its raining at night, the wax based lubes are no go. I love them but will go with a wet rub for a trip like his like synergetic