AI6YR BenRan a quick errand, only a couple of miles, on my newly waxed chain. WOW! At least right now, it is phenomenal. Quietest the chain has ever run and changes gears way better than before! It's like it's lubricated with butter, LOL. (of course, it might be my 37-year old prior chain was no longer hacking it, too). #BikeTooter #chainwaxing
W6KME@ai6yr An old chain is more misery than people with old chains realize. Literally the same as asking gears to mesh that have teeth of the wrong size.
Steve Paluch@ai6yr Tell us more about chain waxing.
@brewcitychaser Tried it out after hearing folks here talk about it a little bit. Not too hard (though, requires something to melt the wax in and some time to dip the chain). But I am liking it so far... will see how it is down the line.
The advantages, in theory:
1. Cleaner - doesn't require constant lubrication, no grease buildup
2. Reduces wear on the cogs and chain (per studies/etc.) giving you longer life
3. Doesn't require buying lube, etc. and more planet friendly (as long as you don't add PTFE into your chain wax)
It's running a lot better for me on the test run, will see how long that lasts. I am pleased because of #3.
AI6YR Ben (@[email protected])
Attached: 2 images The other bike project today (before work) - waxing a chain. Decided to use paraffin and beeswax (my own, as a beekeeper have plenty) #BikeTooter
@ai6yr Interesting. I might have to give that a shot on my MTB.