Josh, CEO from Silca, recommends to 'cross shift' (Large Chainring and large sprocket on the cassette) to form a gap between the inner plates for maximum lube penetration. Also, he applies the lubricant from the chain's outer side at the rear sprocket. His reasoning is, that the lube needs to go in between the rollers and not on the sprockets/chainrings. I have had some decent results using this method with Squirt lube.
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
On my 1x the chain line is more extreme in the small cogs judging by the sound 😅 Good tip non the less 👍
@stop223
3 жыл бұрын
sounds like a neat technique! Since I'm using squit as well I'm gonna give it a try!
@nathanphillips875
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using squirt and this sounds like a great idea, I always spend a long time cleaning lube of the cassette and chainrings after application
@manueldeubler1127
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanphillips875 true story. Once the wax makes its way down the sprockets it's a huge mess.
@bengt_axle
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip. To keep the chain clean after lubricating it, I wipe it down with a clean cloth. Only the inside rollers and chain plates stay lubricated. Sometimes I even use silicone on the outside and on a clean cassette so as to keep the Squirt lubricant from sticking to it.
@philmorrow2446
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, your OCD is sooooo entertaining! Love it!!! Keep it up mate, it makes my day!!👍😂😂😂
@michaelcheng6469
3 жыл бұрын
That's because Google is going off your past searche history..........next time add the work bike to avoid those "funny" hits
@thierrym6168
3 жыл бұрын
I must admit I'm a member of the chainwax mafia. Not as I want everyone to wax his chain but as I went from oil based lubricants to Squirt Lube and then to home made Teflon & wax preparation. I suffer from the same problem as you concerning cleanliness. Waxing chain is a bit longer but has multiple advantages : silence, dry and not sticking, cleanliness, no chain tattoos, beauty of your transmission, pleasure of the operations when I clean my bike after all my rides (100 to 200 km), ecological behavior using less and less degreaser. Finally, cleaning the transmission take less time than degreasing it totally when it is dirty, sticky, cracking... Berk ! I usually wax it when it is totally dry, using boiling water and a hair dryer too. And I remove the surplus of wax with a brush before my following ride. And I live a little bit more wax on the chain of my commuting bike, which suffers more in city streets. This little video was my Sunday pleasure after the Sunday ride. Perfect day today !!! Thanks. PS : I think I will have a new TShirt !
@grahamwynde1176
3 жыл бұрын
Happiness is a new chain! Amen to that. I spent most of the winter grating my teeth and my gears before I realised I needed a new chain. Doh! After today’s ride I need to clean of the factory lube 😔. You make the wax thing look less scary than the mafia do - thank you 🙏🏼
@nicklewis8435
3 жыл бұрын
Paid up member of the Chain Wax Mafia but my chains are silent. Once they start making noise they come off and get re-waxed. I've modified OzCycles recipe and changed Teflon for Titanium Disulfide as per Super Secret by Silca. Chain is noticeably easier to break in after wax has dried. Love the T-shirt and have bought one!
@Pratalax
3 жыл бұрын
Love that chainwax mafia design. sounds like a badass crew, too!
@markhagen7777
3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to thank you for introducing the world to Scandinavian humor
@UlliMueller
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Smoove tips! Your intermediate post-200k quick clean and the boiling water routine work really well and exactly as described. Sweet!
@mikelehman5905
Жыл бұрын
Do you wipe the chain off after each ride? Or do you wait until each re-application to wipe the chain? The drivetrain seems to pick up a good bit of dirt.
@jimhansen5395
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video 12 times in a row. I've scrutinized it very carefully and cannot find one single thing wrong with it. It s PERFECT. I've finally found KZitem Nirvana - THE BEST VIDEO ON KZitem !!!
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
What? If you really watched it 12 times, I feel I owe you an apology ;) Cheers mate!
@jimhansen5395
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan Oh no, no apology necessary - I even ordered a couple of Chain Lube Mafia T-Shirts. Where do I fill out my application for your fan club?
@jimhansen5395
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan ok, 37th viewing... still haven’t found a flaw, but I do have a very serious question... WHY DO YOU OWN A HAIR DRYER?
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
I thought that was very clear, to dry chains 😜
@jimhansen5395
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan LOL
@jonhume6051
3 жыл бұрын
After lubing, might want to give flexing the chain links to their maximum deflections to work the lube into the links more thoroughly a try (easiest option, run the chain up and down the cassette between highest and lowest gears a couple of times) . As a Brit love the hot water tip - not sure if it works better - but regardless it's a great excuse to make another a cup of tea ;-)
@Mrheven100
3 жыл бұрын
I’m using a slow cooker (wax bath) with Speed Wax. 1X chain ring allows you to remove front side of the chain instantly and you can soak more than half of the chain in the bath. you only have to repeat this process 2 times, then ready to roll.
@adam1885282
Жыл бұрын
Hot wax people are bonkers, love talking about their three day, 25-step waxing routine.
@richardharker2775
3 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Smoove is my choice for dirt. For sealed roads any light oil will do.
@george.carlin
3 жыл бұрын
That gooseneck Kettle maaan. You prob serious about your coffee ☕ too, not only chains. 🚲
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
I do drink a lot of instant, yes ;)
@barnabanovics2476
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan ehww i was in hope for a drip brewing related comment
@clacclackerson3678
3 жыл бұрын
@@barnabanovics2476 Yes, rather disappointing.
@leftymadrid
2 жыл бұрын
Liquid wax is my go to, for two years now. Love it.
@draugmithrin
Жыл бұрын
I clean dirty chain by boiling in big old fry pan with some citrus degreaser, shake in jar with fresh batches of warm water until no particulates coming out of chain. Heat chain until dry, hang up and apply Squirt wax lube to warm chain, more coats later if required. Just wipe and relube when required if chain not dirty, excess will shed off so applying too much better than not enough.
@larisonjohnson
3 жыл бұрын
CWM! Love that. Buying merch now! Great video, I do the same with homemade wax squirt lube. But...Quick link, Crock Pot, and Ultrasonic Cleaner...Come to the dark side! So quite, so smooth, so ... “ethereal”. Hope you have an Aeropress to go with that kettle!
@timocallaghan4408
3 жыл бұрын
All about the wax based drip lubes. I really don't miss constantly deep cleaning the chain as I did when I used dry ceramic lube. I also really don't miss all the lube coming off in even a brief rainshower. Simply cleaning with a damp cloth and relubricating is great in comparison
@tacoschaafsma8896
3 жыл бұрын
I am a chain wax mafia member. This is a dangerous video that should include a warning “Explicit content”. And of course immediately ordered the shirt to support you and your terrible behavior :-)
@leflate
3 жыл бұрын
So... what’s the easiest way of preparing a new or used chain for waxing? I’d like to avoid a mess and heavy solvents if possible.
@tacoschaafsma8896
3 жыл бұрын
@@leflate 3 steps. First Petrol, than degreaser (bio degradable) and last isopropyl alcohol.
@danielmcgowan9534
3 жыл бұрын
@@leflate I use mineral spirits followed by alcohol then wax. I also don't comment when a friend uses WD-40. It's safe to conclude that I'm not a true Wax Mafia person. Take my methods as an approach that works but isn't necessarily perfect.
@rasmuswi
3 жыл бұрын
@@leflate the easiest way I know of is simply buying a chain that has already been waxed. That is what I usually do.
@tacoschaafsma8896
3 жыл бұрын
When you ride way to expensive chainring, cassette and over expensive and overrated ceramic pulley wheel systems (like I do :-( ), wax is by far the best way to preserve your material. No sand, no dirt whatsoever. Guaranty for longer life for your drivetrain.
@Robinators
3 жыл бұрын
Smoove has got me 1000km in dry weather on tarmac, before reap..
@christianschmidt1207
3 жыл бұрын
Sunday rescue Channel ;-) Chainwax mafia ;-)
@billmaidment5623
3 жыл бұрын
😂 I love the Q&A part.
@c.s.4273
Жыл бұрын
Soaking a rag with motor oil (any engine oil will do) and pulling the chain through it is all I do. That's it. Nothing else. Repeat every week on rainy conditions and every month on dry conditions. No special expensive chain oil, chain wax and no degreaser or anything else needed. Motor oil has everything needed, it works not only as a lubricant but also as a detergent and rust inhibitor, it has anti wear components, too. In winter it's thin enough and in summer thick enough due to its viscostiy improvers it comes with when it is a multigrade oil which every motor oil nowadays is. Like I said, everything ever needed is already in motor oil included. There is no cheaper and more effective way to take care of your bicycle chain. If you wipe off excess oil your chain stays clean. Oil has a very high ability to crawl everywhere, wiping off the surface causes no problem to the lubrication as the oil finds its way to the places where it is needed. So even a dry wiped chain is still lubricated inside and the oil stays there as long as it is not washed out. A dirty chain is a chain not wiped off properly and was too oily.
@DR_1_1
4 ай бұрын
Oil is the best protection, but motor oil is a bit slower than wax based lubes... and it traps dust, no matter how you wipe it, it comes out from inside the chain and becomes black after a few (dozens) kilometers already... I've been using thin oil which is just as fast as wax probably, but you need to add it more often and it 's quickly washed by rain. I still have the same small bottle of universal Exxon oil after 20+ years, it cost me 2.5 € at that time and is not empty yet! hard to beat that, when it comes to costs? I'm trying Squirt now, 13 €, plus 17 € for a Connex quick link, that's already +10 x more expensive than oil! I hope I'm good for at least 1 year...
@rasmuswi
3 жыл бұрын
This video pretty much explains why using UFO drip to top up the Molten speed wax on my chain when touring failed so badly. When the chain has been washed totally clean of lubricant after six hours of riding in pouring rain, with at least two more hours before reaching the hotel, UFO drip won't help much. The chain is cold, the lube is cold, the fingers are cold, and you need to get back on the bike ASAP. For the next multi-week tour I switched to Tru-Tension Tungsten All-Weather. Far more practical, according to them waiting 10 minutes for the lubricant to set is enough.
@meneldil7604
3 жыл бұрын
Really good lube same the smell make my wife puke
@Gieszkanne
Жыл бұрын
For such bike tours with bad weather I would apply a heavy sticky wet lube from the beginning.
@russellbrooks2354
3 жыл бұрын
Another very entertaining video 🤣🤣🤣. Thank you for the quality content.
@OFFSHOREDOUG
3 жыл бұрын
I do all the above and use a tooth brush to clean the cassette and derailer wheels. I blow dry the csssette so it’s at a decent temp so the wax does dry on it to easily. Glad I’m not the only one who blow drys.
@karlalvtorn5222
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure about Smoove, but Squirt has a recommended storage temperature of no more than 35 degrees Celcius.
@nathanphillips875
3 жыл бұрын
I may be wrong but it is my understanding that this is to prevent it from drying out during long periods of storage. However if you heat it quickly before applying but store in a cool place then it’s absolutely fine.
@MargusPalu
3 жыл бұрын
This is your best video yet! Hands down.
@leebridgwater
3 жыл бұрын
Great show, I'm going to change my chain lube to this stuff, thank you
@brutalwang4106
3 жыл бұрын
Squirt applies perfectly fine without heating it up.
@shaunpratt5521
3 жыл бұрын
As always, great content
@mohamedmonem2645
7 ай бұрын
It weird that this method even works, most manufacturers require to store the product below 40-50C
@titshit
Жыл бұрын
This guy Rocks 😂
@TheFusfusfus
3 жыл бұрын
haha, loving the chainwax mafia logo
@tanguiflyer
3 жыл бұрын
I took the "wax pill" since 2 months now, once you go to wax, you never go back ! :)
@byrondixon4648
3 жыл бұрын
I went back, it was noticeable louder than drip lube. And yes I did the whole process of hot waxing correctly. Happy for you to be a member of the Hot Wax Mafia though, I have friends that are part of that croud.
@tanguiflyer
3 жыл бұрын
@@byrondixon4648 I use it on both my MTV and road bike and never found it to be more than say 10% louder. I guess it depends quite strongly on what wax mix you use and how thick of a layer you leave on the outside. But in any case, in the end it's all personal preference 😅
@Gieszkanne
Ай бұрын
My smoove experience: Chain got noisy after only 50km. And the wax build up is sticky. So just wipe it down before reapplication doesnt work for me.
@chiefrocker12
3 жыл бұрын
Chainwax mafioso ! (Ha). You got me on to Garabaruk chain rings (I got the oval aero ones) , and with 1x and extreme angles, my bike sounds cheap and old, and LOUD. Thanks man.
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the difference in chain stay length is surprising. ~1cm shorter on the trek compared to open made quite the difference in angles, and sound 😓
@playandteach
3 жыл бұрын
Should have known that you'd have a kettle designed for high quality coffee making.
@Musashi13
3 жыл бұрын
He drinks instant coffee and gives no shits about it (FACT)
@playandteach
3 жыл бұрын
@@Musashi13 Hi, didn't know that. But that doesn't change the fact that the kettle happens to be one highly rated for coffee aficionados. Whether he makes coffee with it or warms wax. I guess he likes nice stuff.
@alainpfammatter8224
3 жыл бұрын
I m a big fan of squirt wax lube 👌. The best in my experience
@bikedibley
3 жыл бұрын
You should try Smoove sometime. If you like squirt, Smoove has the benefits but lasts much longer and is much better in wet weather. And I really mean ‘much’...significantly
@wvn8v
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and explanation (as well as entertaining!).
@jimhansen5395
3 жыл бұрын
A cloth dampened with a little alcohol from the drug store/hardware store/liquor store is great for wiping down a dirty waxed chain...
@mlbiv4u
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever dried your chain after cleaning (while still wet with water or degreaser) with compressed air? I have a small air compressor and so much more grime come off my chain after cleaning with this method. Life changing.
@MatthewJohnson85
3 жыл бұрын
That's an interesting choice for fika
@CyclistJack56
2 жыл бұрын
Use a hairdryer to warm up te chain works also to make the wax more fluid.
@WowRixter
3 жыл бұрын
I want to see you do the Sheldon Brown deep clean where you disassemble every link and pin and put each through a separate 3-stage cleaning regime
@OFFSHOREDOUG
3 жыл бұрын
I use the older ceramic speed at the moment. I do everything you do but additionally blow dry my rear cassette so the lube doesn’t not go hard there. This is because the lube goes hard below 18c. I live in Scotland. I use a tooth brush to clean my chain.🙈
@Thracium
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Good Luck!
@hugobci
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting waxlub tea. Will try it next time
@nathanphillips875
3 жыл бұрын
Got any opinions on squirt lube, I’ve been using it for a while and really like it... but then again it’s the only wax I’ve used 😂😂
@dvs70
3 жыл бұрын
Works with Squirt Lube.
@michielnooren2076
3 жыл бұрын
Squirt fanboy over here!
@DR_1_1
4 ай бұрын
Main issue is cold temp < 5°C the chain starts to make noises...
@mightyhail8707
3 жыл бұрын
This one silent ride on a factory grease spreads it to all rings used during the ride, so i prefer to just remove factory grease in advance and continue 3 years-not-cleaning-rings-marathon as it is actually not needed if use paraffin based lubes and not ride in heavy mud
@nestorsjr
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Try the SWS SOLUTIONS LUBE. YOU WILL ENJOY THE SOUND OF SILENCE IN EVERY RIDE AND WASH THE CHAIN ONLY WITH THE KEETLE!! Cheers
@moltam99
3 жыл бұрын
I use Squirt but after a while it turns into black gunk that rags and brushes can't really deal with. Mineral spirits in the chain cleaner thingy and it is sparkling clean in half a minute! Also you get high for free o_O
@billbrett365
3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna try hemp oil.
@aeriksen89
3 жыл бұрын
I've never been more tempted in my life to drink a cup of lube.
@SiopaoSauc3
3 жыл бұрын
I love a quiet ride too. At what point do you say no to a hub or freehub for being too loud? I still roll on Shimano cup & cone hubs so they are nice and quiet.
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
I detest the noise of my dt Swiss 180exp hub... it keeps me pedaling though ;) I stay away from i9 for the noise reason alone hehe (quality hubs other wise)
@Antioch18x
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan What is your preferred most tolerably silent free hub, then?
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
@@Antioch18x of the ones I have extralite with it’s double pawl design is the quietest. Still like my dt Swiss for reliability and ease of service.
@Antioch18x
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan I meant if you could have any on the market :) (But I guess you can't have it all? Silent + easily serviceable?)
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what you said, there is no option out there that has it all. For now I have the two hubs I personally have on the top of my list, that is the extralite spd3 for weight and dt Swiss 180exp for all-around balance. The “infamous legend” that is Shimano zylence (or however they spell it) I would definitely be interested in if they ever release it, even though is probably be heavy piece of metal.
@ozzz3365
2 жыл бұрын
I thought im a crazy person. Now i know im normal. I like that guy. "The sound of silence" Ha
@marshalloram1999
3 жыл бұрын
La Schmoove (fu-Schnickens) you threw me back to the nineties.
@craiggruber3024
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am going to try this next time I lube.
@avocette
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using Boeshield T-9 as chain lube? I'm really interested to hear your opinions on this Awesome vid as always!! 👍😍
@wasupwitdat1mofiki94
3 жыл бұрын
T-9 is cheap and serves me well too.
@maxikieken
3 жыл бұрын
love the video, as always. quick question, what toolbox is in the background?
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
Just some cheap non-brand Amazon thing from a few years back. (Would not really recommend it) Cheers!
@tomalbert3299
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the "Ultimate Chain wax" from oz cycle?
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
No, because 4:54
@tobiaslindstrom660
3 жыл бұрын
Oz Cykle is a genius! After i copyed his waxing rutine i also became a member of the waxmafia. Everyone should copy that.
@byrondixon4648
3 жыл бұрын
Tom and Tobias 4.54 - 'Talk to the Hand'
@aitorbleda8267
3 жыл бұрын
@@tobiaslindstrom660 Best thing ever.
@yellabelly808
3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan a bit of dry wax initially isn't a problem - it can be cleaned up easily with a brush or vacuum cleaner. a small price to pay imo.
@okay.9929
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@bollinsracing74
2 жыл бұрын
I run a full waxed chain & although I do love the clean look it is much noisier think I might try this
@antoniuspermadi4122
3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever try squirt brand for lubrication ? If yes how you compare it with smoove
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
I have not, after reading a lot of comments I decided to go with smoove since most people who had used both preferred smoove by a slight margin.
@woduk
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try wax lube again but didn’t get along with squirt here in uk chain was going orange. That was in all weathers, currently using rock n roll extreme been great and lot cleaner than oil. if you want ultimate lubing try the molten speed waxing of the chain.
@nathanphillips875
3 жыл бұрын
Nearly all wax provides less water and salt protection than oil so rust can happen, simple answer is buy a better quality chain that is stainless. I’ve found KMC X11EL and X11SL to be the best... and they do them in gold 😍
@rick_1968
3 жыл бұрын
F___ing BRILLIANT vid
@NeutralGenericUser
3 жыл бұрын
New RoJ video! YES! One question for you: If oil based lubes are quieter, what are the cons of using them? In other words, why do you prefer to use wax based lubes over oil based ones? Thanks.
@nathanphillips875
3 жыл бұрын
Wax is very clean, has lower friction and doesn’t collect dirt over time. 👍🏼👍🏼
@DanTuber
3 жыл бұрын
Con: oils are super dirty and takes a lot of cleaning.
@rasmuswi
3 жыл бұрын
Oil quickly turns itself into liquid sandpaper after a few miles of riding, and will from then on mostly just grind your chain down so it needs replacing after a few months.
@schinkenzwiebel8949
3 жыл бұрын
use squirt its quieter than any chain lube i tried
@bikedibley
3 жыл бұрын
Take care to degrease thoroughly, dry even more thoroughly and try Smoove. I promise you better results.
@schinkenzwiebel8949
3 жыл бұрын
@@bikedibley If my 500ml bottle is empty I give it a shot :)
@compassionsix
3 жыл бұрын
Love the T shirts, how about Large Tall?
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, there doesn’t seem to be any “tall” options on teespring at the moment. Cheers!
@Garfie1d73
3 жыл бұрын
My life is too short for wax lube. Staying with the oil mafia and happy with it. Except for my R&M E-bike which uses a belt and a Rohloff speedhub E-14. Silicone spray on that one from time to time - which means: about once in a month.
@JohnnyRabbitQC
2 ай бұрын
This lube will not work as a backup lube if you hot wax your chain. It will not penetrate the links and cake the whole drivetrain.
@mikelehman5905
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! One question - do you (or anyone else commenting here) wipe the chain after every ride, or do you only wipe before your re-applications? I noticed the drivetrain looks like it picks up quite a bit of dirt. Thanks!
@svenkmueller
3 жыл бұрын
Waxing the chain is the best 👍 Check out oz cycles if you haven't. Allways looking forward to your videos!
@perwiratempur
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure Team Ineos is using this method 🤭 Also, please do a review of this lube on cleaning the chain
@danielbum912
3 жыл бұрын
Extremely boring topics are my favourite ones
@jla9128
3 жыл бұрын
Hi!! Please, what is your tip to clean and leave the chain completely shiny? Thanks!!!
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/1Kt5qnWGoZmamGk
@veggiechowder8877
3 жыл бұрын
Try Silca super secret chain lube. It really quiets down drivetrain noise
@sinill17
4 ай бұрын
When you remove wax... Do I just pour hot water on it?(don't need a digresser)
@bartoszedward121
2 жыл бұрын
Even excess of lube on chain is not dropping on the floor from trainer? I am using Momum wax and black parts lays all around trainer.
@ridesofjapan
2 жыл бұрын
Smoove seem to be excellent in that regard.
@am7jeremy
2 жыл бұрын
How about the microwaving the bottle for a couple seconds?
@DanTuber
3 жыл бұрын
Smoove is already pretty thin. Much thinner than squirt. I'm not sure heating it up really does anything. I've tried both and i'm sick of the squeaking noise. Gone back to oil lubes. yes it's messy but the silence is golden.
@brutalwang4106
3 жыл бұрын
My drive train's pretty silent with Squirt. Need to lube often though, probably at least every 60 miles in dry weather.
@bikedibley
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, try Smoove again. If applied to a thoroughly dry chain (that’s the biggest pitfall for most people who don’t feel they had a great experience), there will be no squeaks and you’ll only be left with a clean, dry and very long lasting chain
@robertofernandezvazquez8755
3 жыл бұрын
The hot temperature doesnt affect to the wax lubes when you repeat the process a few times? does not degrade?
@ldavid2
3 жыл бұрын
Man, I used to use Squirt lube until I had enough of the wax bits flying off the casette/chain and sticking to the rim and spokes. Pain in the rear to clean all that off. Never used any wax lube since then.
@TuomoLe
3 жыл бұрын
Having used Squirt for a couple of years, I have never seen wax ending up in the rim or spokes. Did you let the chain dry at least for a couple of hours before the ride?
@bikedibley
3 жыл бұрын
Try Smoove...it’s not the same as squirt.
@EditioCastigata
3 жыл бұрын
Any ultrasonic cleaner will mix and heat it up due to friction. That's what I use. No shaking required, that'll introduce undesired air bubbles anyway.
@prestapost
3 жыл бұрын
Any chance you'd add a womens option to the chain wax mafia t-shirt? My wife is the shop manager at the local shop and she's definitely belongs to that mafia.
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
Women's Tee added to the listings, Cheers! www.ridesofjapan.com/listing/chain-wax-mafia?product=370
@jakobm5049
3 жыл бұрын
does the trick also work with "normal" oil based lubes?
@Coldhardt007
3 жыл бұрын
Heating always decreases viscosity, so it should help with oil based lubes as well.
@jakobm5049
3 жыл бұрын
@@Coldhardt007 thanks wasn't really shure if that worked but now I know
@woofbarksquawk
3 жыл бұрын
Off topic from the video but I was wondering if you have any bicycle insurance. As far as I know, almost all prefectures in Japan require people who ride a bicycle, from mama-chari to road bike, to have some sort of bike insurance. I'm under a plan through 7-11 living in Saitama and it will expire soon and I'm wondering if you have any bicycle insurance plans recommendations. There are a lot of choices with various choices from your bare basic coverage to plans including lawyer consultation coverage. Looking forward to hearing your opinions!
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
I have one from AU ... think it’s called “bicycle best” or something like that, a lot more expensive then 7-11 but I’m glad I had it wen I got in an accident a few years ago. Got fixed sum for hospitalization, as well as a smaller amount each day I was in the hospital. Etc etc... don’t remember everything. have not looked at any other options.
@C_L_A_A_S
3 жыл бұрын
I prefer DryFluid Bike... pretty awesome. Ever tested?
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
Nope, have not
@j8hnlawler
3 жыл бұрын
Insane
@ciulabula1
3 жыл бұрын
Folks, can anyone answer my question? Can I use Shimano XT M8000 mechanical rear mech with SRAM FORCE 22 shifters? Or perhaps with GRX 812, if available anywhere? Heard stories re different cable pull ratios but can't find exact info.
@aperezy17
3 жыл бұрын
Ver interesting. Question: i just bought a grvel trek checkpoint gravel bike. If i want to use this wax process, so do you recommend degreasing the chain off the bike (cutting and assembly) or is it ok ok to fully degrese it mounted in the bike?. I only had 2 rides and has the original chain lube. Thanks again
@ridesofjapan
3 жыл бұрын
With Factory grease I’d do it off the bike. Check this video from gplama at about the 7:30 minute mark kzitem.info/news/bejne/lKB9rH2rrHSXlqA
@Smoovebert
3 жыл бұрын
I approve
@ighfirlee
3 жыл бұрын
You dont have to do this with Silca Super Secret wax lube. Its already very slippery.
@DanTuber
3 жыл бұрын
$45 a bottle. Geezus!
@bengt_axle
3 жыл бұрын
I miss the old shane. Great tip though.
@camilobedoya94
3 жыл бұрын
I've used both Squirt and Smoove and I find Squirt to be cleaner after some km's. Have you tried it?
@DR_1_1
4 ай бұрын
I live in a city, everything becomes dirty very quickly. I have a small stainless steel table on my balcony, maybe 15 meters above the street, and if I wipe it with the finger or something clear, it's covered with some black greasy stuff. Same goes for the chain of course which is closer to the asphalt and cars pollution, despite the Squirt wax.
@JippaJ
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you have a hairdryer?
@klaasbaud7185
3 жыл бұрын
New disc rotors?
@leongranstrom7239
2 жыл бұрын
Hey RoJ, love your video's and inspires me to get more rides in. Moved to Tokyo a year ago, am in the process of replacing my drive train, and am switching to wax lube. What cleaners did you get in Japan to prep a new chain for wax lube? I'm looking for mineral spirits/denatured alcohol but hard to find what they are called in Japan. Any suggestion would be great! Make more videos!
@ridesofjapan
2 жыл бұрын
Basically just use Morgan blue degreaser now a few rounds before first application.
@nikolaosstavrou5327
3 жыл бұрын
the lube is it erl gray or english breakfast? xixixi!
@peterghimme9661
3 жыл бұрын
I will tell you how to dissolve wax based lube. Just use vegetable oil. You do not need any fancy solvents. Warm vege oil is the cheapest and the most common wax solvent. Trust me.
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