How to wax your chain is maybe one of the vital requested questions we get right here at Merlin Cycles in our store. Thankfully Silca have made life lots simpler with their Ultimate Chain Waxing System. In this weblog, we break down the steps to utilizing the Ultimate Chain Waxing System and to obtain the very best outcomes for straightforward bike upkeep.
Start with a model new chain!
It is finest to begin the waxing course of with a model new chain. This signifies that solely the manufacturing facility grease is on it, and no deep clear is required. It can also be advisable to see what your chain put on is like on the one being eliminated as now can be an ideal time to exchange any worn cassettes, chain-rings or jockey wheels (once more – saving a deep clear of this stuff earlier than utilizing a waxed chain).
Set up The Silca Ultimate Chain Waxing System
This is a very easy to do course of and you’ll solely want a cross-headed screwdriver for attaching the chain holder. Then it’s merely a case of discovering an acceptable space to do the method, free from muddle and away from edges and pets/kids – the wax will get HOT!
Add Wax
Add Silca Secret Chain Blend Hot Melt Wax to the pot so the granules sit 20mm beneath the highest. If utilizing a model new chain, additionally, you will need to take away the manufacturing facility grease they arrive with. This will be executed on the identical time within the pot through the use of the Silca StripChip Hot Melt Chain Degreaser – simply merely add one chip to the wax. Alternatively, you should use the Silca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep in a jam jar with the chain in to take away the grease.
Thread The Chain
The chain wants the Chain Coupler thread by way of it roughly each 6/7 hyperlinks in order that it may be hung from the highest of the pot. This additionally makes it straightforward to decrease into the pot and take away later.
Turn Up The Heat!
If you’re utilizing the StripChip and de-greasing a model new chain flip the warmth up to 125°. Once this temperature is hit and the wax melted, decrease the chain into the wax and swirl it round for 30 seconds. Leave for 10 minutes to permit the wax to penetrate all through all of the hyperlinks. Then merely flip the pot down to 75°. Once this temperature is hit, raise the chain up and cling it to drip dry from above.
If you’ve already de-greased the chain and never utilizing the StripChip, the pot solely wants to be at 75°. Once the wax is melted, decrease the chain into the wax, swirl it round for 30 seconds and go away for 10 minutes. Then take away to cling and funky.
Break the Links
The chain as soon as cooled will probably be now fairly stiff and inflexible. Simply bend every hyperlink each methods to free them up after which match to the bike with a clear drivetrain. It can take 15-20 minutes of using for the chain to be correctly damaged in, however you at the moment are using a waxed chain.
Chain Waxing Benefits
The largest profit that most individuals say is how clear their drivetrain stays. Due to the shortage of oil, there isn’t a dust that will get caught to the chain so the entire bike is less complicated to wash after a experience, rushing up bike upkeep. And simply assume, no extra oily stains on them recent white socks!
Another profit is watt-saving and fewer put on and tear. So you may be saving vitality while pedaling. Also due to the shortage of dust being attracted to the chain you’re eradicating the grinding paste that may construct up inflicting parts to put on out extra shortly. Again, much less bike upkeep.
Maintenance of the Chain
Once the chain has been submerged in scorching soften wax, you may ‘prime-up’ the wax utilizing a wax based mostly lubricant such because the Silca Super Secret Chain Lube. This provides recent wax to the hyperlinks and retains it operating quietly and easily. After round 250-300 miles (relies on using situations) you will want to repeat the method of placing the chain in scorching soften wax. Though in fact, the degreasing course of can now be skipped.
To make it straightforward, we’ve got compiled the Ultimate Chain Waxing Bundle that makes it straightforward to get began. This consists of;
- The Silca Ultimate Chain Waxing System
- Silca Stripchip
- Silca Secret Chain Blend Hot Melt Wax
Get your bundle right here – Silca Chain Waxing Bundle
