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The Weldtite All Weather Lube
100ml £6.49
The Weldtite All Weather Lube has long been a favourite of mine for less extreme winter and wetter and autumn conditions. Best described as an everyday middleweight, the ability to drizzle on and scoot-off are another definite plus and I’m pleased to report their chemists have substituted the PTFE component. Good news all round, especially if you’re a mechanic, gravel, or cross-country mountain biker hustling through the wilderness. Aside from the 100ml tested here, it’s also available in 400ml, 1litre, 5 litre and a wedge pack practical 10ml option.
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Pros: No curing time, convenient, versatile, available in a range of sizes, good lubrication properties, durable for a middleweight, no PTFE.
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Cons: Can attract dirt if not applied carefully.
Specification
Right, the science bit you’ve all been waiting for…It’s a petrochemical blend, shrouded in a fair bit of mystery. Weldtite say its blended to “excel in both wet and dry conditions, providing long-lasting lubrication and protection”. It comprises of “anti-wear additives” and corrosion inhibitors to minimise friction and orange taint. Indeed, they go so far as to say 4 Ball Wear Testing confirms All Weather Lube is 35% more durable than competitor brands.
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Let’s examine that claim a little further, sounds impressive, but let’s explore Ball Wear Testing a moment. This test divides opinion as to its accuracy but without going down rabbit holes, it’s a test where a steel ball is rotated against three lubricated, stationary steel balls under a very specific load, speed, temperature and time. The better an oil, or grease is at preventing wear, the smaller the imprint will be on the stationary balls.
Application 3.5/5
Very straightforward. Ensure you’ve got drivetrains surgically clean and dry, first. Yes, that includes the factory prep found on packet fresh chains, jockey wheels, cages, rings etc. Give the bottle a liberal shake and drizzle a little into each link, rotate the cranks a few times and wipe any excess from the side plates, rings etc.
Sensible spout length and tip and bottle ergonomics coupled with the middleweight viscosity means application is predictable and you can tell in a glance where you’ve been, thanks to the dark green hue.
A little runnier than some- great for penetrating the chain’s inner sanctum, but not expensive carpet, so best done outside. It’s one of those that can readily be applied elsewhere-cables, cleat mechanisms, trailer hitches, as a grease substitute on quick release skewers and cleat hardware. Not forgetting old school freewheels. Commuted via clean rag will also protect electroplated fasteners, quick release cams, frame ends etc.
Test Bikes/Contexts
Ours arrived at the close of August, although I left testing until early October, since I was testing its wax stablemate. Given the all-weather moniker, I’ve applied ours to fixed and geared builds and done a mix of long, steady road miles on the fixed, dirt road and trail outings aboard Denise and Ursula. Aside from assessing the lubrication, staying prowess and how much scuzz, it attracts.
Lubrication 3.75/5
All round performance is remarkably good, taking everything into account. As I hinted at in my paragraph discussing application, the lube penetrates incredibly effectively, resulting in a serenely silent drivetrain. This has been apparent across, the board, but particularly on the fixed where I could just concentrate on turning a brisk cadence. On the geared builds, shifts were crisp and that sense of connection between rider and drivetrain that can be lost or at least muted with some wet lubes. The temperature has fluctuated a little during the test period. At the warmer end (mid 20s) I noticed it assuming a runnier state, resulting in some minor fling and spatter along the right hand chainstay.
Cleanliness & Durability 3.5/5
While it doesn’t employ detergents, or similar cleaning components, grit and mucky contaminant collected along country roads slowly floated to the surface, spilling over to the side plates, sprocket and ring where it could be dismissed with a clean rag cat lick. The rollers and pin remained lubricated, taint free and faintly tacky to touch.
Again, applied sparingly, it has remained surprisingly clean on regular mixed terrain jaunts, although grime was more obvious compared with the Wolf Tooth WT-1 , forming a congealed clump around the jockey wheels, gungy tide marks were also apparent around the rings fed a diet of wet roads and increasingly soft, muddy bridleways.
This was strangely satisfying to dismiss with a thin, flat blade screwdriver and the remaining lubricant did its thing for 280 miles all told in the contexts, which is impressive given the price point. In changeable autumn contexts. By this point, the KMC X10 chain was registering .6 on the chain checker, prompting replacement.
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​Applied painstakingly sparingly rewarded with a much cleaner drivetrain in comparable contexts, although unsurprisingly, didn’t rival that of Wolf Tooth WT-1.
Nonetheless, it still returned 290 miles before assuming a thin, though corrosion resisting, filmy state.
I’ve returned 350 miles from a single helping on the fixed, which might not sound exceptional compared with some heavy-duty formulas, reassuringly good.
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You can literally wipe the chain, jockey wheels and rings clean with a rag dipped in solvent and top up. A godsend on tour, bike packing weekender or similar multi day event. However, when bikes need a good bath (as Denise and Ursula certainly did) go the whole hog and treat drivetrains to a proper brush and solvent clean, too.
Transfer to skin is middling, I’ve avoided the oily chain ring tattoo on my calves when dismounting, or shouldering Denise through more technical sections of unmade road, or forest trail. Nonetheless, you’ll get mucky digits (and possibly reproving glances at cafes and rest stops) should you need to fix a rear flat, or similar mischief mid-ride.
Value 4.25/5
To some extent, the sky’s the limit when it comes to chain lubes and there are several camps, dare I say schools of thought. I’m loosely speaking, horses for courses. I might well push the boat out, go for something more exotic during the drier months and on a sunny days’ plaything. In the everyday sense, tend to spend £17 on a chain and replace more frequently (I’ll typically get 1400miles from 10 speed fare at this price point). Some sophisticated blends will run cleaner, require less maintenance and actually extend chain and component life, so it’s not just about the ticket price.
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In terms of all condition’s competition, I remain seriously impressed by the Wolf Tooth WT-1 All Conditions Lube, its clean, long lasting and requires minimal maintenance. However, it’s also £9.99 for 15ml. Rock N’ Roll Gold LV is similarly durable and notably cleaner than the Weldtite. However, the latter requires 2-4 hours before its cured. Peaty’s Link Lube All Weather Premium also runs noticeably cleaner but then, this is also reflected in the price.
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Muc Off All Weather Chain Lube 120ml (now £14) is another capable formula that runs reasonably clean, is easy to apply and surprisingly durable. However, it requires several hours curing time, which though not uncommon, can be inconvenient. Juice Lubes Viking Juice All Conditions High Performance Chain Oil (now £10.99) Is relatively clean penetrates deep and is quick to apply. However, given the claims I was slightly disappointed by its staying prowess in wetter conditions. Decathlon All Weather Bike Chain Lube is a very tempting £4.99 for 100ml but we’ve not tested any, so cannot comment on its performance.
Summary
The Weldtite All Weather Lube is very keenly priced, does exactly what it says on the bottle and performs very well. All Weather runs the risk of being “Jack of All Trades. Master of None”. Sure, there are cleaner running and more durable formulas but they’re also a good bit dearer. In a nutshell, I’d describe the Weldtite All Weather as a chain lube for those seeking a wallet friendly go-to. One that doesn’t feel syrupy, won’t get washed away come the first deep puddle and convenient to re-apply when required.
Verdict 3.75/5 Wallet friendly, durable, convenient middleweight lube for most conditions.
Michael Stenning
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2025
