Chain Waxing - How To Save Watts & Keep It Clean For Longer!

Ollie loves a waxed chain. They last longer, stay clean for longer and improve drivetrain efficiency, meaning you can save watts and ride faster as a result! In this video, he takes you through the steps to wax your chain, and, of course, takes the opportunity to tell you about all the sciency stuff too! This is the ultimate guide to chain waxing for cyclists.

The information contained in this film is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as an instructional guide. All actions undertaken in this video were undertaken in a well ventilated location. For your own safety and for the safety and protection of others around you, please do not attempt to recreate anything shown in this video without proper protection, including gloves and protective eyewear. We can accept no liability for any injuries or damage sustained should you try to recreate anything shown in this film.

00:00 Intro
00:28 The wax
01:24 How many watts does it save?
02:44 Why is waxing more effective?
03:43 Step 1 - clean the chain
07:37 Step 2 - melt the wax
09:14 Step 3 - wax the chain
12:17 Fit the chain & run it in

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