Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-15 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Chain-L is amazing. Your drive train will be absolutely filthy after a little while. But it will be quiet for 500 miles. On Monday, April 14, 2014 11:46:44 AM UTC-4, JimD wrote: > > This stuff works great but no way will it stay 'clean'. > http://chain-l.com/index.html > -Jim > > On Apr 14, 20

Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-15 Thread gabe mcgann
Not to sound ignorant, but how did you make the mixture? Do you melt it all and remelt for application? On Monday, April 14, 2014 9:52:13 AM UTC-4, David Brandt wrote: > > After ruining several pairs of pants from grease stains I made the switch. > I have been riding with 4 parts paraffin to 1

Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-14 Thread jimD
This stuff works great but no way will it stay 'clean'. http://chain-l.com/index.html -Jim On Apr 14, 2014, at 7:17 AM, Anne wrote: > Same recommendation here. Just wipe the chain sideplates after every ride. > Lasts a long time. When you start to hear chain noise, add another half dozen > dro

Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-14 Thread Anne
Same recommendation here. Just wipe the chain sideplates after every ride. Lasts a long time. When you start to hear chain noise, add another half dozen drops. On Monday, April 14, 2014 9:35:05 AM UTC-4, danmc wrote: > > Patrick > > Not so sure about the solid waxes but do recommend you give NFS

Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-14 Thread David Brandt
After ruining several pairs of pants from grease stains I made the switch. I have been riding with 4 parts paraffin to 1 part beeswax for the last couple years and love it. I told Grant that I was doing it and he suggested adding a little petroleum jelly to it. So now I run with an added tablesp

Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-14 Thread Dan McNamara
Patrick Not so sure about the solid waxes but do recommend you give NFS a try. Very highly recommended. http://ballersride.com/shop/nixfrixshun-chainlube-nfs Dan > On Apr 14, 2014, at 5:57 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > So the stuff I’ve been using lasts a few hours when it’s any sort of wet

Re: [RBW] Chain lube/wax

2014-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
Paraffin is no good at all for chains in wet weather. Its great offroad in dry weather because nothing sticks to it -- I can ride hours in sandy soil, wipe my finger over the chain and have it come away clean. But one good wetting will make your chain noisy. You can add oils or graphite to paraffi