I Finally Tried Hot Waxing My Bike Chain

Here at GTN Megabase, everyone is talking about chain waxing – but is it actually worth the hype? Heather is waxing her chain for the first time to find out.
We’ll walk you through how to prepare and wax your chain, before sharing our top tips for maintaining your newly waxed drivetrain.
Discover why ditching traditional lubricants could make your bike faster, quieter, and cleaner.

00:00 Intro
01:00 Hot wax vs. Traditional Chain Lube
02:08 How To Prep Your Chain
03:02 Shortcut | Pre-Waxed Chain
04:14 The Hot Waxing Process Step-by-Step
05:01 Different Types of Wax
06:37 Maintaining your waxed chain & Avoiding contamination
07:24 Am I A Convert?

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