Winter Chain Lube

TruTension Tungsten is one of a few that ZFC recommend for top ups between waxings. I have a bottle of it but not used it yet as I haven’t had any situation where putting on a spare chain and rewaxing isn’t an option. I suspect when I take the bike away for summer hols it will come into its own…

I do exactly what oceanskipper does. 2 chains, rotate them.

Have a fresh one ready to go when the one in use runs out of wax.

only difference is I run a homebrew wax mixture. I am also not a massive putoline fan due to the black gunk.

Once you've shelled out for the fryer (which shoul dbe under 20 quid) it is extremely cost effective

I tend to wax multiple bikes' chains together while the deep fat fryer is on.

I spray on a bit of water displacement lube (e.g. GT85) after wet rides to keep surface rust at bay

I'm never going back to lube unless in emergencies or when away from home for long periods

What wax are you using out of interest?<br />I was using GLF Wax<br /><br />

@crossed Interesting. I tried GLF wax and found the same. It smells lovely but doesn’t seem to perform anywhere near as well as Molten Speed Wax. Neither as good as Putoline though for longevity in the wet. Putoline lasts months in the winter. MSW needs reapplying after a wet ride but lasts over 4hrs on a road bike. 

Interesting. 

I may need to try a different wax in that case.

I've tried Putoline, Squirt, Smoove, Peatys, Muc Off, Viking, Rock and Roll, Finish Line, etc etc, for me they all have their downsides, particularly the price these days but also some of them leaving rust after one wet ride. The Weldtite is cheap enough to reapply after every wash if required, doesn't leave gunk or turn everything black. Just ordered 400ml for £13 off Amazon, might go for 5l for £40 next time. Cheers for the reminder @chakaping!

Went to treat my chain with some squirt, whole bottle gone waxy and won't come out of the bottle. Then i read it says don't let it freeze. Took it to the Highlands at the weekend where it was a bit chilly. I had hot waxed the chain prior to that trip and performed well with out needing a top up but now back down south. Is there any way of resurrecting the bottle of once frozen squirt?

Didn't freeze at the Puffer last weekend and it was significantly below zero degrees C.

The riding conditions were indeed extreme: