
One I highly recommend switching to hot wax. Yeah it's more time consuming but it's superior to any kind of oil and even drip wax. Either way the Silca StripChip makes waxing a factory chain insanely easy especially if you have the Silca hotpot to dial in the temps. I have used the a StripChip on three different chains and they have come out perfect each time. No need for stripping the chain and then cleaning it off. Just bump the chain in with one chip and just left the wax permeate the rollers and then dry. Not the cheapest product but unless you are stripping a new chain every other weekend, than one pack should last a good while.

This is a game-changer. I've been using it for a few weeks and have only been happy with it. For the first few uses I checked it with my old, reliable analog gauge and always found it exactly right. It's so nice to get those few pounds in to make my ride perfect. I still carry a manual pump and CO2 on my ride, but am considering switching to one of these for on-bike usage, too.


Start with a clean chain, wax it by dipping it in 75 degree wax, put it on and enjoy days of riding, if you have 2 chains just put the clean one on, and you're ready to go, no dirt, no oil, no muss no fuss.







