I have been reluctant to go the full wax route for a couple of reasons. I did that a ton with motorcycle chains when I was a kid, and it did not really do anything to prolong chain life there - but that was in a muddy climate at the bottom of the world where it rained about 80" a year. The modern wax obsession seems to run inline with people who also like using twine to wrap their handlebars and have an assortment of danglemugs, so I haven't paid it as much attention as I maybe should.
As for wax based lubes, my experience with them has almost always been in wetter environments, and they generally suffered poorly in comparison to heavier, more gooey oils. It is probably time for me to shelve my bias and revisit this.
Feb. 17, 2025, 9:38 a.m. - Mike Ferrentino
I have been reluctant to go the full wax route for a couple of reasons. I did that a ton with motorcycle chains when I was a kid, and it did not really do anything to prolong chain life there - but that was in a muddy climate at the bottom of the world where it rained about 80" a year. The modern wax obsession seems to run inline with people who also like using twine to wrap their handlebars and have an assortment of danglemugs, so I haven't paid it as much attention as I maybe should. As for wax based lubes, my experience with them has almost always been in wetter environments, and they generally suffered poorly in comparison to heavier, more gooey oils. It is probably time for me to shelve my bias and revisit this.