Every rider knows chain lube works best when you backpedal — it’s the bike maintenance equivalent of brushing your teeth properly. But e-bikes didn’t get the memo.
Thanks to the motor and gearbox, the cranks won’t spin backwards unless you lock them in place with a tool or go the physical route of hoisting the rear wheel and pedalling forward… which is a great workout if lifting heavy equipment is part of your training plan.
The alternative?… Enter the EZ-Luber from Squirt Cycling Products.
So what’s the fix?
The Squirt eZ Luber takes the hassle out of e-bike chain care. Slip it over the crank arm, hook it onto the chainring, and suddenly your cranks rotate backwards while both wheels stay planted on the ground.
Because maintenance should be quick… so you can get back to riding.
No wrestling, no balancing act, no accidental gym session. Done in about a minute.
Our only gripe would be the hook that keeps the tool in place by hooking on to the chainring, is not obvious at first. The first few times it just kept falling off and we thought we had some unique chainring that wouldn’t fit this tool, but no, it does, you just have to fiddle a little bit with it.
We understand that the design needs to be an universal fit, but perhaps something a little more obvious when it comes to the attachment of that hook would be a good future update. Nevertheless, the tool works so there’s not much to complain about really.
While you’re at it, why no pair the EZ Luber tool with a quality e-bike specific lube. E-bike drivetrains run higher torque and sustained loads, so a chain wax with high-pressure additives reduces wear, repels contamination, and keeps lubrication consistent for longer.
Squirt E-bike Chain Wax is a biodegradable wax-emulsion lubricant engineered for the higher rotational forces of e-bike drivetrains, using the proven Squirt base formula enhanced with high-pressure additives.
It dries to form a clean, water-repelling microfilm that runs with very low resistance, resists dust and grit, and avoids the black paste buildup common with oil-based lubes — helping chains stay smoother, quieter, and longer lasting even under high torque loads.
• Contains high-pressure additives
• Performs in wet & dry conditions
• Stays clean — won’t attract dirt or debris
• Reduces chain noise
• Suitable for all e-bike chain types
• Biodegradable, PFAS-free, solvent-free formula
• Available in 15ml, 120ml, and 500ml sizes
Why not grab both while you’re at it? They make a solid birthday or Christmas gift for the friend who thinks bike maintenance counts as cardio.
Conclusions
For riders who’d rather be on the trail than wrestling a heavy e-bike in the garage, the EZ Luber from Squirt Cycling Products is a clever little tool that makes routine maintenance quick, simple, and hassle-free. A small workshop upgrade that delivers real-world convenience.
Where to Buy / Price
You can purchase the Squirt products from Pushys.
- Squirt EZ-Luber Tool: $49.99 (Variety of colours)
- Squirt E-Bike Chain Wax: $1.99 (15ml) / $15.99 (120ml) / $54.99 (500ml bottle)
Visit Squirt Cycling Products to learn more and explore their full range.
