Chain wax dry is a high-quality chain wax for efficient chain care and a clean drivetrain in dry conditions. According to the manufacturer, it was developed and tested with professional road racing teams. It is suitable for all common drivetrains, from road and gravel to MTB, as well as e-bike, touring and trekking.
Very quiet running and efficient chain performance
Designed for high durability across the drivetrain
Helps keep chain, cassette and chainrings clean
Tested and developed with professional road racing teams
Extra long-lasting, up to 1200 km per wax treatment according to the manufacturer
Melting range 100-110°C, cooling temperature 63-65°C
The focus is on dry, dusty use. Chain wax dry is designed to support a dry, dirt-repellent wax layer that helps keep the chain, cassette and chainrings clean. The wax is designed for high durability. According to the manufacturer, up to 1200 km per wax treatment is possible, depending on riding style and conditions. This makes it suitable for long rides, training and regular use.
A melting range of 100 to 110 °C and a cooling temperature of 63 to 65 °C are specified for processing. This allows controlled processing and even hardening of the wax.
1; Remove the chain
- Open a used chain with master link pliers or use a chain tool
- Alternatively: open the master link without special tools
- Important: 12-speed master links are usually for single use
- When closing it again, use a new master link if no opening tool was used.
2; Degrease the drive
- Roughly pre-clean dirty chains before degreasing
- Put the chain in a mason jar or a freezer bag
- Completely cover the chain with degreaser
Cleaning
- Let it soak for 20 minutes
- Then shake vigorously for about 2 minutes (to clean the rollers)
- Repeat the process at least once
- The liquid should be relatively clear at the end
- Let it soak for 20 minutes
- Then shake vigorously for about 2 minutes (to clean the rollers)
- Repeat the process at least once
- The liquid should be relatively clear at the end
Rinsing
- Rinse with alcohol
- Final rinse with isopropanol or Cleaner 500 ml
- Let the alcohol evaporate completely
- Rinse with alcohol
- Final rinse with isopropanol or Cleaner 500 ml
- Let the alcohol evaporate completely
Clean the drivetrain
- The cassette can remain installed
- Thoroughly brush with drivetrain cleaner
- Also clean the derailleur pulleys and the chainring
3; Leave to dry
- Hang the chain on a wire
- Let it air out completely
- Ideally let it dry for several hours
4; Meling wax & wax bath
- Put the wax into a suitable pot
- Ideal: slow cooker with temperature monitoring
- Alternative: regular pot with a meat thermometer
- Temperature: 85–100 °C depending on the wax specifications (see the Chain Wax label)
Application
- Thread the chain onto a wire (including the master link)
- Fully submerge the chain in the liquid wax
- Move it around in the wax bath (for better penetration)
- Leave it in the wax bath for 15–20 minutes
Cooling phase in the wax
- Reduce the temperature and hold for about 10 minutes
- Wait until a thin skin forms on the wax
5; Remove the chain and leave it to cool
- Carefully remove the chain from the pot
- Hang it over the wax bath to drip off
- Excess wax can be reused
- Note: the chain should only drip a little—otherwise repeat the process
6; "Breaking in" the chain
- Let the chain cool for at least 30 minutes
- Loosen up each individual link
- Reinstall the chain on the bike
- Use a new master link
- Observe the direction of travel
- Bed it in for about 40 kilometers
7; Clean and re-wax the chain
- For cleaning, water is usually sufficient
- After rides in wet conditions, wipe dry with a clean cloth
- One treatment lasts about 800–1200 kilometers
- Re-wax sooner depending on intensity of use
