Why is your „new“ chain on the bike before you waxed it? The strip chip additive is only required for complete new factory chains in order to transform oil and and fat into a paraffin like estate. For used chains no strip chip required.
@jaselikesbikes
5 ай бұрын
Because I just picked the bike up from the shop.
@Vam1500
6 ай бұрын
thanks. I have one of the wax melters on order. Can't wait to try this out!
@jaselikesbikes
6 ай бұрын
It is pretty easy to use for sure.
@markwagner7789
2 ай бұрын
It is clear the chain has to be super clean before waxing, but what about the cassette and front chain rings? Do those components need to be sterile clean?
@jaselikesbikes
2 ай бұрын
Yes I would just clean them as normal, degrease and wash off the oil.
@evanm.2300
Ай бұрын
They don't have to be brand new clean but just as clean as possible. Depends on how much elbow grease u got patience for. Take off the cassette if u can but if it's not that dirty we're it actually touches the chain after a scrub down with agressive brushes then ur fine I feel. Just use common sense and don't half ass the actual contact points
@009Daft600
9 күн бұрын
It needs to be clean so the oil from it which will inevitably transfer to the waxed chain wont contaminate the wax the next time that you’re going to rewax.
@turner02
2 ай бұрын
What if you are not using the Strip Chip? Do you start at 75 deg? and how long do you keep the chain in the pot?
@jaselikesbikes
2 ай бұрын
@@turner02 from Silca’s website. 1. Heat the wax to between 65-88C (150-190F) 2. Run a bent spoke through your chain links and drop it into the melted wax. 3. Allow all the air bubbles to escape the chain and swish the chain around the pot to get the last bit of air out. 4. Aim to pull the chain out of the wax via the bent spoke as close to its hardening point as possible. This keeps as much of the wax in the chain rather than dripping out as possible. 5. Hang the chain and allow it to cool 6. Install the chain
@TrackCyclingGermany
5 ай бұрын
How do I clean the bowl after waxing?
@jaselikesbikes
5 ай бұрын
You can keep the wax in there and use is several times. You should be able to throw the wax away and clean the pot with hot water.
@James-cs3hp
4 ай бұрын
I like to use a pie pan to do waxing, as it cools its ready for the next waxing...just toss it in the microwave to soften the wax into a liquid...
@jaselikesbikes
4 ай бұрын
Great tip.
@mnovo
3 ай бұрын
Pebbles to float the chain above the potential contamination FTW
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