Branford Bike Online Catalog - Archival Edition
brought to you by the former owner of Branford Bike, Tim Brockett via his personal web site, TimsLife.Com
This is an archival edition of the Branford Bike web site from February 2006. Complete with product photos, prices, how to articles and technical specifications it is a treasure trove of accurate, detailed and historical information.

In July of 2006 Branford Bike was incinerated by a huge forest fire. No one was hurt but the inventory and buildings were completely destroyed. I witnessed the fire and stayed until the trees were burning in my driveway. At that point I hiked from Branford Bike, through the smoke and embers, down the mountain to my Jeep 3 miles away. I took photos and wrote about the harrowing experience so everyone could see what I saw. My insurance was generous and I later rebuilt my home and started another business selling books. Read the story here.

Branford Bike was a huge part of my life for over 30 years; June 1976 to July 2006. I enjoyed those years tremendously and Branford Bike was often a labor of love. I hope you enjoy browsing through the archival catalog. If your visit brings back pleasant memories please share them with me via e-mail at timbrockett@gmail.com .

If you find any printed Branford Bike catalogs, advertisments or flyers please scan them as a PDF and email. Or you may mail them via US Post to Tim Brockett, PO Box 1711, Emigrant, MT 59027. Eventually I will post them in a Memorabilia catalog section.

Many Thanks and Best Wishes,
Tim Brockett
 
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Wet, semi-dry or dry? Which chain lube is best?

The primary purpose of any chain lube is to form a thin, flexible coating on your chain and sprockets in order to prevent any direct, metal to metal contact. The best chain lubes reduce friction by constantly flowing around and over the intermeshing metal parts of your drive train.

The secondary purpose of a good chain lube is to be low maintenance; not an easy goal to achieve on the open drive train of a bicycle. All of the chain lubes we carry work well as lubricants. Unfortunately there is a direct trade off between low maintenance and the best performance. Wet lubes provide the highest performance but require meticulous cleaning. Dry lubes require more frequent applications but perform well in muddy, wet conditions. Semi-dry chain lubes achieve the best balance between performance and maintenance.

 
Wet Chain Lubes
 
FL X-Country Lube Campy Lube
 
Wet Chain Lubes
Wet chain lubes go on wet and stay wet. They are similar to the oil used in most cars but a little thinner in consistency. Wet lubes remain as a fluid; they constantly respond to the intermeshing movements of your chain and cogs. They almost eliminate metal to metal contact. Friction is reduced to a minimum while component longevity and performance is greatly increased. For smoothest shifting and greatest performance wet lubes are the best choice. However, wet lubes tend to pick up dirt easily and require frequent cleaning. We recommend wiping the entire drive train after every ride with a soft cloth and Le Tour Cycle Clean to remove excess lube, splatters and dirt.

The Finish Line lubes listed below may also be used on derailleur pivot points, brake pivot points, cables and shift/brake lever pivot points. They are petroleum based and easily removed with citrus or solvent based degreasers. All of the non-aerosol containers are soft, squeeze bottles with an applicator nozzle.
The Campagnolo chain lube is designed for chains only. It sprays on with a thick, white foam that immediately quiets your drive train. Excess lube should be wiped off; it is sticky and will attract dirt.

 
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LU-25-07 Finish Line Cross Country 4 ounce Liquid $8.00 $5.88 $2.12
LU-93-10 Campagnolo Superlative Chain Lube, 6.76 ounce aerosol can 50.00 Sold Out $10.12
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Featuring Degreasers

Bicycle Care
Table of Contents

Tim's Life
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Branford Bike Catalog
Main Table of Contents

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Featuring Semi-dry Chain Lubes
Branford Bike Catalog Index
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Branford Bike Online Catalog - Archival Edition
brought to you by the former owner of Branford Bike, Tim Brockett via his personal web site, TimsLife.Com
This is an archival edition of the Branford Bike web site from February 2006. Complete with product photos, prices, how to articles and technical specifications it is a treasure trove of accurate, detailed and historical information.

In July of 2006 Branford Bike was incinerated by a huge forest fire. No one was hurt but the inventory and buildings were completely destroyed. I witnessed the fire and stayed until the trees were burning in my driveway. At that point I hiked from Branford Bike, through the smoke and embers, down the mountain to my Jeep 3 miles away. I took photos and wrote about the harrowing experience so everyone could see what I saw. My insurance was generous and I later rebuilt my home and started another business selling books. Read the story here.

Branford Bike was a huge part of my life for over 30 years; June 1976 to July 2006. I enjoyed those years tremendously and Branford Bike was often a labor of love. I hope you enjoy browsing through the archival catalog. If your visit brings back pleasant memories please share them with me via e-mail at timbrockett@gmail.com .

If you find any printed Branford Bike catalogs, advertisments or flyers please scan them as a PDF and email. Or you may mail them via US Post to Tim Brockett, PO Box 1711, Emigrant, MT 59027. Eventually I will post them in a Memorabilia catalog section.

Many Thanks and Best Wishes,
Tim Brockett
 
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