OK Campers - which one to use ? Wax or grease ? I've always used something like Tri-Flow, which is an oil/ grease that sprays on, but is supposed to dry so it doesn't collect dirt. Not ! I just cleaned my chain and it had TONS of gunk on the chain rings and all over the chain, and in between the rear cogs. This stuff looked (and acted) like it was baked on. So, after cleaning the chain and everything else yesterday, I tried the wax approach. I had some Pedro's Ice Wax lying around, so that's what I'm using for the experiment.
I followed the directions, including the part about "must re-apply after every ride". And I read the horror stories of chains that started to squeak like rusty hinges after 12 miles when people tried the Ice Wax. But, if it keeps the gunk from forming, it's worth putting some on after every ride, or even in the middle of a century or metric century. So far, an added bonus is that the chain is shiny instead of black and dirty, and I don't get greasy chain marks on my right leg (a hazard with recumbents). So, I'm going to continue with the daily re-application and see how it works.
Today - 27.24 miles, no squeaks, changing gears was smooth for the whole ride.
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