The Real Reason Everyone’s Waxing Their Chain

The Real Reason Everyone’s Waxing Their Chain

Virtually all the pros are doing it, so maybe you’ve found yourself asking the question: should I wax my bike chain? In this video, Mark talks through the pros and cons of chain wax as opposed to more common oil-based lubricants, and puts the theory into practise. Hopefully, by the end of the video, you’ll have your answer!

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 – Intro
00:14 – We should be looking after our chains!
01:03 – Why the pros are going for wax
01:56 – Testing the theory
02:42 – So why aren’t we all doing it?
03:02 – How to wax a chain!
06:19 – Right for you?
07:50 – Are you Team Lube or Team Wax?

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