Whistler Performance Lubes – Review
If you had a choice of using bike lubes and cleaners that didn’t harm the environment or the rider, would you buy it? If you said YES, then you’re in luck because Canadian brand WPL uses only bio-based and eco-friendly ingredients in their formulas. This means no Petro-based additives, synthetic oils, or toxic organic solvents.
So, you may ask “do I really care?” Well, you bloody should!
There is a concern that eco-friendly can sometimes mean a less powerful product. We have to call bullshit on this. The WPL range of lubricants is as good, if not better, than any non-eco-friendly product on the market. Being environmentally friendly has to make it a better choice, surely?
Who are WPL?
While living in Whistler, BC, the chemist-father and downhill-racer-son duo recognized a need in the market for maintenance products that could benefit both the rider and the environment.
WPL promoted their first products locally in Whistler and at provincial-level downhill and enduro races, collecting data and analysis from professional riders and mechanics in the scene. Feedback was taken back to the lab to tailor formulas to the needs of the racers. Click HERE to find out more about the full range of WPL products.
Bio-Solvent Degreaser
The WPL Bio-Solvent Degreaser is a powerful biodegradable solvent degreaser for eliminating excess grease build-up and other contaminants from your drivetrain parts. It’s a non-toxic, petroleum-free, bio-based formula that easily dissolves contaminants, leaving the drivetrain clean and efficient. It can be sprayed directly onto bicycle parts or used for isolated cleaning in chain cleaning tools or degreaser bins.
Above/Below: The WPL Bio-Solvent Degreaser in action on our drivetrain parts. We also used it to clean our oily fingers and it was oddly pleasant.
Photo: ©Richard McGibbon
Spcifications
- Premium bio-based formula made with natural ingredients
- Powerful solvent easily removes grease and grime
- Biodegradable, non-toxic formula safe for environment and mechanics
- For use on drivetrain parts with stubborn grease build up and contamination
- Easy spray trigger penetrates deep into moving parts
ForkBoost Lubricant
[easy-image-collage id=10416]The ForkBoost Bike Suspension Lubricant is an instant bicycle suspension performance booster. WPL ForkBoost both lubricates and cleans fork/shock suspension seals to eliminate stiction, remove dirt, and lengthen the lifetime of the seal.
Simply dribble some of this almost good enough to eat liquid onto the fork stanchion and dust seals. Pump the fork up and down a few times and watch as the ForkBoost does its magic. You’ll see a line of scum appearing as the lube pulls the dirt and grime away from the seals. Simply grab a cloth or tissue and wipe this off. Repeat if necessary.
ForkBoost is fully compatible with rubber and rubber derivatives, causing no risk of damage to the seals, seal swelling or cracking. Use ForkBoost internally during fork rebuilds, to soak foam seals and cut grease to specified thickness.
Specifications
- Premium bio-based formula made with natural ingredients
- Biodegradable, non-toxic, PTFE-Free formula
- Cleans and lubricants bike suspension seals
- Removes unwanted dirt and contaminants from suspension seals
- Apply externally to dust seals to lengthen seal lifetime
Absolute Bike Grease
The WPL Absolute Bike Grease is a premium calcium-based grease of high thermal stability composed purely of bio-based oils and chemicals. The zero toxicity formula is compatible with rubber and elastomers providing a working temperature range of -40ºC to 120ºC.
The viscosity is incredibly smooth and silky making it a fantastic choice for building bicycles with efficient movement constancy and elevated corrosion resistance. And again, with all of WPL’s range of lubes, it’s not going to harm the environment or you!
Above/Below: The WPL Absolute Bike Grease has an ultra-slippery viscosity and is not harmful to you or the environment.
Specifications
- Premium bio-based formula made with natural ingredients
- Improve performance of moving parts with advanced friction-reducing properties
- All purpose, waterproof assembly grease for bearings, bushings, wheels, and headsets
- Working temperature range of -40°C to 120°C
- Biodegradable, non-toxic formula is safe for rubber and rubber derivatives
Conclusions
Where do we spend most of our time when we ride? The forests and the mountains. Well, why not make a little effort to look after those things by choosing a bike product that’s eco-friendly. That’s the least we can do, surely?
Yes, we agree it’s not always convenient to scour the internet for eco-friendly products but now WPL has made it super-easy for us all to become a little more eco-friendly. The WPL range performs as well, if not better than any other product we have used in the market and this is now being backed up by professional mechanics all over the world.
Where to Buy / Price
- WPL Fork Boost Lube 120ml: $15.95
- WPL Absolute Bike Grease 113gm: $19.95
- WPL Bio-Solvent Degreaser 473ml: $21.95
Can be purchased at MTB Direct and other good online retailers or ask at your local bike shop.
