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  • Jul 5, 2026, 5:52 AM

    Yesterday was also my first ride with a fully waxed chain (OEM drivetrain).

    Quick notes:

    FMD, such a mess trying to avoid making a mess, but that's another tale.🤦

    Shifting started out clunky as the chain was stiff in spite of my flexing efforts, but improved somewhat.

    After 40km of dusty firetrail, my chain's a bit dusty. 🤷 Remarkably clean.

    I no longer see wax externally. Hopefully it's still internal.

    I couldn't repeat poor shifts at home today.

    It feels normal.

    #ChainWax
    #mtb
    #eMTB

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  • Jul 5, 2026, 10:36 AM

    @thefathippy

    Latest GCN video has a simple solution.
    All you need is a multi-$$$$ professional chain waxing station, complete with chain breaking-in machine, and scraper to pop all the chain dandruff through a slot into a trash tray.
    🤪

    #BikeTooter

    A Tour de France professional team chain waxing station, with machine to  break the chains in after waxing.
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