Am I the only one who thought chain wax was just a fad?

I used wet lube for years, but after trying wax on my gravel bike this winter, my drivetrain stayed clean for over 300 miles. Anyone have a good brand they like that isn't too pricey?

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jesse_craig225mo ago

Totally, the quiet drivetrain is the best part. I used to hate that gritty sound after a wet ride, but now it's just smooth. Even after a muddy gravel race, I just hose the bike off and the chain looks almost new. The upfront work is real, but not having to deep clean my chain every week saves so much time.

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jana_hill275mo ago

Honestly I was right there with you thinking it was just a fad. I mean, wet lube always worked fine for me. But after a full season of wax on my commuter bike, I had to admit I was wrong. The lack of grime is just unreal, and everything runs so quiet. It's a bit more work upfront but totally worth it for how clean it stays.

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