Runaway Bike HOT TUB Chain Lubricant

Bought this because I was sick of greasy drive train muck. I was using Teflon dry lube that goes on wet and then dries before riding. It worked to lubricate but the chain would still get mucked up despite not being greasy. Waxing has made the chain noticeably cleaner. The chain can be rinsed Clean with water and dried without rusting the chain. The wax lasts a couple of weeks before needing a new application instead of every few days like before. I commute every day 20 miles plus I do recreational rides multiple times a week so even though the process of waxing takes a little more effort since it lasts longer it actually saves me a lot of work in the long run and also makes my chains last longer in between replacements. Since there's no crud build-up, I'm sure the wear on my cassette is greatly reduced too. I've heard similar results can be achieved with basic household paraffin wax which is the main ingredient in this product, however, most DIY waxers usually add Teflon or tungsten to the wax so if you're in the camp that believes this improves performance then this product already has it added in there for you. It's not that much more than plain paraffin so might as well get the full product here.

Does a good job and lasts quite a long time. Used a dedicated small crock pot

This was my first foray into chain waxing. And after all the cleaning and prep, I went with this wax for my first application. My drivetrain is remarkably quiet right after getting the wax on and putting the chain back on my road bike, and stayed that way for my first ride of 8 miles out from home. By the end of my second 8 mile return journey, it got kinda noisy. So I did some internet digging and found out that it is advised to do a second waxing very soon after the first for this reason. I just did the second application, and it’s back to being virtually silent. We’ll see how long the second application stays quiet. But I’ll definitely say that having clean hands when working on my bike, a clean right leg after riding, and no-mess transporting it is great. I hope it lasts!

I originally waxed with paraffin. Super clean, but didn't last. This stuff lasts. The additives matter. This package is probably good for up to 20 chains. More than that, I'd probably just make the stuff myself from bulk ingredients using the SpeedWax formula. Here's a shopping list for waxing: Elite Gourmet MST-250XS 1.5qt slow cooker Bayite BTC211 temperature controller 2L heated Ultrasonic cleaner (CREWORKS or equivalent) Zep Citrus Degreaser HD 1-gallon Isopropyl alcohol 32 oz Magnetic telescoping grabber Microfiber cloth Here's how to wax: 1. Plug the cooker into the controller and set the controller to 200F. Set the cooker to High, pour in the wax, and nestle the probe near the bottom 2. Wet the microfiber with the alcohol or the degreaser and clean the outer layer of factory grease from the chain 3. Fill the ultrasonic cleaner with diluted degreaser, let it heat, and then run two full cycles (5 minutes each) with the chain 4. Fill an old water bottle with alcohol, drop the chain in, and shake. Remove the chain with the grabber and let it air dry. 5. Drop the chain in the wax (melted or not, it'll get there), leave for a half-hour. Come back and swish it around. 6. Remove the chain (use the magnetic grabber to find the quick-link, the wax is opaque. Wear nitrile gloves and use pliers or a hook for the chain) and hang on a hook or coat hanger. Expect wax splatter. 7. Wait ten minutes to let it cool, run it over something thin to get the links moving, and put it on the bike. Run the chain for a minute or two on the stand. If there's excessive wax buildup on the chain or the sprockets, clean it off. That's it. Sounds like a lot, but you'll never need to clean your drivetrain (or your drive-side leg). When you start to hear the chain, take it off the bike and rinse in hot water to clean it, then do the process above, skipping steps 2-4. It's a doddle.

This is my first adventure into chain waxing, I have used countless other drip lubes from wet, dry, wax, etc. I have used products from white lightning, finish line, muc off, maxima, and others with usually disappointing results. I race BMX so dirt is a constant issue. Trying to keep a drive chain clean is a nightmare. The best results I have previously had were from wax lubes but they didn’t seem to hold up for long and still tended to get grit into the rollers. I did tons of research and found that wax emulsion was supposed to be the king of chain lubes so I finally decided to try it. To prep the chain it has to be stripped to bare metal, I am an auto mechanic so I have access to industrial sized barrels of brake cleaner. I removed the drive chain and submerged in brake cleaner 3 times until no more filth came from the chain and there was a LOT of filth! Once I had it clean I used a 1.5 quart slow cooker and dipped the chain. It took about an hour for the wax to melt and become liquid, once it did I dipped the chain and allowed the mix to reach 200 degrees. Then I agitated the chain in the wax for 5 minutes and removed it. Completely mess free and very simple to do. The only “aggravating” part was waiting for the wax to heat. The rest of the process is painless. I then allowed the chain to hang and cool over night and the next morning I broke loose the stiff links and installed the chain. 100% honestly I have never seen a chain roll as smoothly and quietly as this one did. After a couple of weeks of riding the chain is still smooth and clean! No more dirt and muck caked everywhere! If there is one single issue with this process it is that the chain is showing some surface rust after a couple of weeks. The bike was washed and I imagine that the water from washing it put a little rust on the outer plate surface and since wax doesn’t prevent rust I’m not sure what to do about it. Otherwise this is a fantastic product and after using it I don’t think I will ever go back to anything else.