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@ascentale @gnomon @bobjonkman @bikenite A5: I *love* wax - hardly any maintenance. I've been using waxed chains for a year, using "Silca Super Secret Wax" (but my own pot, not theirs). Waxing, for me, is purely a benefit of reducing maintenance. I ride dirt/mtb/gravel, and I used to clean/relube my chain at least weekly. Its messy, the chain-grime is nearly permanent if it touches me or clothing.
Compare with waxing, I do zero maintenance outside of "put it in the wax pot" which I have done twice. When riding, the chain doesn't accumulate any grime, and I don't do any between-waxing upkeep.
Highly recommend it.
I've been tracking my chain and lube experience on this thread: https://hachyderm.io/@whack/112364144650572852
Hachyderm.ioJordan Sissel (@whack@hachyderm.io)First waxed chain is doing well and has gone ~500km/300mi with no maintenance at all. It began intermittent squeaking around 450km. I originally waxed four brand-new chains, so I swapped a fresh chain on today. Once I exhaust my stash of waxed chains, I'll rewax them all.
Honestly, 500km with *zero* chain maintenance is awesome. Instead of cleaning/lubing as needed 1-2 times a week, I can go one month? Hell yes. I love this. #BikeTooter