MGTV E-Bike Lubricant Showdown Round 1 @SILCAVelo

Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

In this MGTV episode, the first for 2022, we are starting a new segment that will use the lubricant testing machine to determine which lubricants have the least frictional wear on the chain and drivetrain. Up first, we have a showdown for e-bikes. We are testing Finish Line, Synergetic®, Synerg-E. Watch to find out which one comes out on top for the least wear and fling (spray from the lubricant that can coat surfaces around the chain).

00:00 E-Bike Lubricant Showdown
02:55 Finish Line E-Bike Lubricant Test
07:55 Synergetic® Lubricant Test
11:51 Synerg-E Lubricant Test

Products mentioned:
Finish Line: amzn.to/3FLYoSk
Synergetic®: silca.cc/collections/award-winners/products/synergetic-wet-lube
Synerg-E: silca.cc/collections/new-product/products/synerg-e-e-bike-lube

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MGTV E-Bike Lubricant Showdown Round 1