Chain Waxers get in here plz!

[fraz101]

Ok so I’m fed up using mucky rags to constantly wipe black lube off my chain every week.

So I’ve taken the plunge and bought this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32508930...L-nhQ9PRn-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Slow cooker, melt, dip clean chain in melted wax, allow to cool to 55 degrees and then remove chain.

In between re lubes what do you all do?

Nothing?
Dry wipe any dirt etc?

 

[Ajax Bay]

Don't think waxing really has a place in the CycleChat lexicon. Someone was asking about this type lubrication in an audax forum elsewhere, for goodness sake. Please @fraz101 - go an ask this in the TT sub-forum where you might find some practical knowledge. I know son-in-law does this. But daughter gets her race chains sent to her ready super-prepared by sponsor so she just has to fit (and remove post-race and send back for 'analysis').
Why use a "mucky rag" to wipe off, anyway. Use a clean rag each time (or I just use a doubled kitchen 'towel' sheet).
Is once a week "constantly"?
Haven't you missed out the 'clean the chain' step in your plan in the OP? How are you going to do that, then?

 

[DCLane]

I've a bag of chain wax and been meaning to give it a go, but just haven't got round to it.

As @Ajax Bay has put you need to de-grease the chain entirely first, then wax it with hot wax.

If I've a spare day with nothing to do at some point in the next six months I might have a play at it ...

 

[Teamfixed]

Just when we thought that lube threads had come to a sticky end🤣

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Lube threads just keep running

 

[fraz101]

So I’m the only one fed up wiping black oil off their chain and sprockets etc? 🤷‍♂️

 

[newts]

I'll stick to the 'mickle method'

 

[Buck]

Im with you @fraz101

started using the wax method and its much better IMO. (Marginal gains and all that!)
Yes, you have to degrease the chain first (even if new) which was a bit of a faff but i found the chain runs a little quieter and more importantly For me, doesnt pick up lots of crud off the road.
I don’t think for us mere mortals we will truly notice much difference but it‘s the method i use at present.

 

[fraz101]

Im with you @fraz101

started using the wax method and its much better IMO. (Marginal gains and all that!)
Yes, you have to degrease the chain first (even if new) which was a bit of a faff but i found the chain runs a little quieter and more importantly For me, doesnt pick up lots of crud off the road.
I don’t think for us mere mortals we will truly notice much difference but it‘s the method i use at present.

Thanks

Do you do anything in between re lubes?

 

[Cycleops]

Do you do anything in between re lubes?

Ride the bike?

 

[Buck]

Thanks

14 replies until I got an answer ( I only asked for chain waxers to comment but the moaners came in regardless)

Do you do anything in between re lubes?

i give the chain a quick wipe with a dry microfibre and every few rides (mileage and weather dependent) i might be a bit more rigorous. Other than that no, just enjoy a cleaner chainset !)

 

[fraz101]

i give the chain a quick wipe with a dry microfibre and every few rides (mileage and weather dependent) i might be a bit more rigorous. Other than that no, just enjoy a cleaner chainset !)

Hence me switching.

Not sure why all the negative replies.

If it’s not your thing don’t read and dont reply.

The thread title is self explanatory guys 🤷‍♂️

 

[FishFright]

Hence me switching.

Not sure why all the negative replies.

If it’s not your thing don’t read and dont reply.

The thread title is self explanatory guys 🤷‍♂️

Some people just have to post on every thread.

On topic I will have to give this a try when I next buy a chain.

 

[Randomnerd]

one reason I gave up waxing chains - my homebrew method of beeswax, grease and paraffin wax - was the clean-up in between waxes. Alright for summer road biking, but over the moors in winter, light soils and grit seem to stick much easier. Faffed about with having several chains on the go.
Five watts gained and seconds over forty miles? Okay. Marginally less component wear? Okay. Anyhow, I’ve come back round to dripping on Progold, and mickling with a clean cloth. And accepting I’ll have to buy more chains, cassettes and jockey wheels.
Its a broad church in here. Youll have to accept flames when you mention wax!

 

[Sittingduck]

Don't think waxing really has a place in the CycleChat lexicon. Someone was asking about this type lubrication in an audax forum elsewhere, for goodness sake. Please @fraz101 - go an ask this in the TT sub-forum where you might find some practical knowledge. I know son-in-law does this. But daughter gets her race chains sent to her ready super-prepared by sponsor so she just has to fit (and remove post-race and send back for 'analysis').
Why use a "mucky rag" to wipe off, anyway. Use a clean rag each time (or I just use a doubled kitchen 'towel' sheet).
Is once a week "constantly"?
Haven't you missed out the 'clean the chain' step in your plan in the OP? How are you going to do that, then?

What an unhelpful response, to a perfectly reasonable question.