Dumonde Tech

I am what you would call a “bike geek” and my geekiness extends to all parts of the bicycle realm: new parts, gear ratios, going crazy about saving 1 ounce and also lubrication. It seems that most bicycle lubes do the trick for a single ride but few, however, do a great job all around. To me, keeping the bike quiet for 2 hours is just the beginning. A lube should also aid your shifting and keep your drivetrain fresher and if it keeps things clean, even better.

Quick Tech Tip: Brake Rotor Thickness

All disc brake rotors are the same thickness of 2 mm. Essentially, this means that all brands of rotors are interchangeable for given diameter.

However, since each company designs their brakes as a system, there may be variances in performance for using another brand's rotor. I have had no issues using Avid rotors with Shimano brakes.

Has anyone tried any combinations that have or have not worked? I would love to find something that decreases the noiseness of my Avid Exlixirs (especially when wet).

Dumonde Tech bicycle lubricant

I am what you would call a “bike geek” and my geekiness extends to all parts of the bicycle realm: new parts, gear ratios, going crazy about saving 1 ounce and also lubrication. It seems that most bicycle lubes do the trick for a single ride but few, however, do a great job all around. To me, keeping the bike quiet for 2 hours is just the beginning. A lube should also aid your shifting and keep your drivetrain fresher and if it keeps things clean, even better.

One brand I found out about for the first time last year is Dumonde Tech. They began in 1985 producing clutch oil for Road Racing Karts and have had a hand in many different types of racing but now also produce three different bicycle lubricants. The only thing they make is lubricant, so I trust their judgment.


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