Wet Bike Lube: Maximum Efficiency and Long-Lasting Protection

Wet lubricants are liquid formulas designed to fully penetrate the rollers of the chain and remain fluid for longer. This helps reduce chain friction, improve pedalling efficiency and protect the drivetrain in wet or demanding conditions.

In NZERO performance trials, a high-quality wet lube can generate up to 3 km/h of speed difference for the same power input at the pedals. This means less effort for the same speed and better energy efficiency during your ride.

Wet lube is also highly effective in rainy conditions, stream crossings or long-distance rides, as it offers better water run-off and improved corrosion protection. The downside is that, due to its fluid nature, it can attract more dirt to the chain and transmission components.

Dry Bike Lube: Cleaner Drivetrain for Dusty Conditions

Dry lubricants, often called dry waxes, create a thin wax layer between the rollers and moving surfaces of the drivetrain. This layer helps reject dust, dirt and dry trail debris, keeping your chain cleaner for longer.

Dry wax is especially useful for dry, dusty rides, mountain biking and short to medium-distance gravel routes. However, dry lubes usually need to be reapplied more often and may not offer the same friction reduction or long-lasting protection as a high-performance wet lube.

Wet or Dry: Which Bike Lube Is Best for You?

The right choice depends on your riding conditions, the level of pedalling efficiency you are looking for and the length of your ride.

Choose NZERO Dry Lube if:

• You ride in dry and dusty conditions.
• You practise mountain biking or gravel over short to mid distances.
• You prioritise a clean drivetrain.
• You clean and re-lubricate your bike after each ride.

Choose NZERO Wet Lube if:

• You want maximum pedalling efficiency.
• You ride in wet, humid or variable conditions.
• You need longer-lasting chain protection.
• You want to reduce friction and improve drivetrain performance.

High-Performance Organic Bike Lubricants

Whichever option you choose, NZERO has a high-performance solution for your bike. Our organic wet lube and dry wax lube are fully plant-based and carefully developed in our labs to maximise performance, protection and sustainability.

So, which NZERO bottle are you going to choose for your next ride: Green Wet or Orange Dry?