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Finally gave in and tried the 'hot wax' chain lube method after a customer swore by it for a year.
Did it on my own commuter for a month and the drivetrain is so much cleaner and quieter, even after riding in the rain. Anyone have a favorite wax brand, or is the DIY crockpot route actually worth the hassle?
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alex30727d ago
Wax is a cult. The quiet is nice, but the mess isn't worth it for most people.
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hunt.nora1mo ago
Honestly, I'm not sold on the wax hype at all. It's a huge mess to set up, you need a dedicated crockpot you'll never use for food again, and melting wax indoors smells weird. The quiet chain is nice, but one real downpour and that wax is gone, then you're stuck needing to redo the whole process immediately. A good wet lube might attract a little grit, but a quick wipe and reapply takes two minutes roadside. Wax just feels like a solution for a problem that wasn't that big to begin with.
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shane_fisher371mo ago
The real cost is in the prep time, not the wax itself. You're looking at a solid hour to strip the chain clean before the first wax dip. That's an hour you could spend riding instead of playing chemist in your garage.
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