June 14, 2021, 12:03 p.m. -
Burgess Langshaw Power
I've just started the chain waxing thing. I'm using Molten Speed Wax for my road bike and mountain bike.
I live on the other side of the rockies, so less exposure to wet but much more dust. Waxed chains are SLIGHTLY louder, but literally zero gunk gets attracted onto the chain even after some absolutely marathon rides (180+ km road for example). If it does somehow attract anything, pouring hot water over it instantly cleans the chain. I will note however that my Sram x01 drivetrain doesn't shift quite as smoothly (though that may be user error) while my shimano 105 shifts perfectly, if not better.
Past lubes used were the above dumonde tech for mtb and Silca NFS for road. Another plus is that when working on my chain, i literally never get any gunk on my hands or elsewhere.
June 14, 2021, 12:03 p.m. - Burgess Langshaw Power
I've just started the chain waxing thing. I'm using Molten Speed Wax for my road bike and mountain bike. I live on the other side of the rockies, so less exposure to wet but much more dust. Waxed chains are SLIGHTLY louder, but literally zero gunk gets attracted onto the chain even after some absolutely marathon rides (180+ km road for example). If it does somehow attract anything, pouring hot water over it instantly cleans the chain. I will note however that my Sram x01 drivetrain doesn't shift quite as smoothly (though that may be user error) while my shimano 105 shifts perfectly, if not better. Past lubes used were the above dumonde tech for mtb and Silca NFS for road. Another plus is that when working on my chain, i literally never get any gunk on my hands or elsewhere.