The best invention for chain maintenance ever! Well done
@kidShibuya6 ай бұрын
Congrats on your shipping, thats was what surprised me. I am in Japan and I have ordered many things recently, all before I ordered your wax kit. I am still waiting for all of them, but your box arrived within a couple of days. I usually avoid ordering from small single shop sites like the plague, but I'll happily use your online shop again.
@chrisball34125 ай бұрын
I got the chips and luckly the wax ststem also. I didn’t use the chips as my chain was already pretty dirty, so I just went ahead and stripped it real quick. It does take probably a half an hour to melt the wax at 75* so just be aware of that. once melted i put the chain in there moved it around to to get all the bubbles until they were gone in 3 minutes. put it on the hanger unplugged the unit as it doesn’t seem to shut off when I push the button. The wax came out very nicely on the chain not all clumpy like I used to do it on the stovetop bag in boiling water. Moved around each individual link, put it on the bike did a 15 mile bike ride with some noise from the wax coming off the chain which is normal, and after a while it was completely silent. I think you have hit a home run with this product.
@stephendenagy33963 ай бұрын
Got my kit, I had mounted a new waxed chain 1 month ago. Time to wax a couple more for my rotation. So…woke up, unboxed. Two strip chips later and new KMC and SRAM XX1 chains are beautifully waxed. Before 9 AM. Off to ride…SO MANY THANKS, THIS IS AMAZING!
@SILCAVelo2 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Enjoy your silent drivetrain!
@jimkarcher4821 күн бұрын
@@SILCAVelo It's been my understanding that KMC chains are not suitable for waxing. Am I incorrect in my understanding?
@Primifluous5 ай бұрын
I like the 'drillium' on the new pot. Very nice all around, pretty incredible how much the industry has changed in just 10 years.
@ploughmyfield5 ай бұрын
Great video. Love the openness and easy style. Don't see that a lot these days, This guy really knows his waxing😂
@michaelmechex5 ай бұрын
Looks like Strip Chip is just the thing that will get me into chain waxing. I use drip on wax now, and while it can be quiet and smooth, it still gets very dirty if the chain isn't 100% degreased and it's difficult to get the drip wax deep into the rollers. I think we reached the turning point, where submerging chains in wax is the simplest option.
@Frostbiker5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the clear simple instructions *and* the explanation for why it is done that way. It really helps cementing what needs to be done.
@jrob89315 ай бұрын
Just got mine. Love it! I had no idea that SILCA was a local Indianapolis company. I waxed 3 chains with it; one older one and two new ones. Strip chips worked very well with the new chains and the older stripped chain without a strip chip. Temp control is great, and the directions were very clear.
@mrshadow8244Ай бұрын
hi, and how you wax 2nd new chain? For 1st one u used cca 300g of wax plus 1 tablet of strip chip and for 2nd chain u add another tablet of strip chip to that same pot? ... I have 2 new chains and want to wax them booth on the same pot.
@brianwesterhoff42982 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Request/suggestion - I would love to see a video on what you’ve learned and tips from ultra endurance athletes who use Silca. Thanks!
@terrellpickett79046 ай бұрын
My wax melter pot and chips showed up today. Can’t wait to use them. Great work on this Josh!
@scirica5 ай бұрын
Question: I listened to the entire video, and read the instructions that came with the new "Wax Melter". What I didn't hear or find in the instructions, was how long should a re-wax session last. I get that we set it to 75 degrees (c) for waxing without a chip, but once the wax melts and the chain is submerged, how long do we leave it in the wax (occasionally agitating) before pulling it from the wax? And like the old Instant Pot instructions, should we turn off the Wax Melter and let the wax start to cool somewhat before removing and letting the chain dry?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
The chain needs ~5 minutes to fully come to temperature for a rewaxing.. you'll notice if you pull it early as it will be caked with wax as the cold chain in the wax makes what looks like a rock candy stick with wax just flash hardened to the outside of it.. after a few minutes, all comes to temp and it's ready to pull. No need to allow the wax to cool with the pot.. we recommended that as most crockpots on low run 90-100C which can leave the wax a bit too thin, but at 75 you are just a few degrees above the wax solidification temp, so you can pull it and hang from there and all is good.
@scirica5 ай бұрын
Perfect. That makes a lot of sense and I’m glad I asked. New SRAM Red chain ready for a “Chip and a dip”!!! And yes, I will bump the heat up when adding a chip per the instructions.
@Radioinactiv6 ай бұрын
I started running Silca wax on my chain 2 years ago and haven't looked back since. I just now purchased the wax melter and some additional sealant/replenisher from the official Silca website, because they're both amazing products IMO. The biggest barrier for me ordering anything from Silca in the past was the shipping costs outside of the US, which were quite high. I wasn't initally planning on ordering anything today due to how expensive the shipping/VAT had been on previous orders. I was very happy to see the prices on the website in Canadian and most importantly, FREE SHIPPING to Canada, finally!!! (unsure if there is a required minimum purchase amount to qualify for free shipping but happy either way). Love your products and look forward to the next game changing development from Silca
@marcvb33645 ай бұрын
Funny that often the focus is on being environmentally friendly, and then microfiber towels are recommended. Nonetheless great innovation and thanks for the answers!
@jeffreyreed60566 ай бұрын
Mine showed up today as well! Will be using it soon!
@erikewald72645 ай бұрын
Seems like the strip chip approach will be perfect for those of us who have gone to a two-bath waxing process. I have two crocks. Bath one has older wax, and crock two has fresher/cleaner stuff. I'll be adding a strip chip into bath one now. Getting my order Monday🤓
@larryprimmerjr80996 ай бұрын
I received mine today. It was super easy. The only thing I would suggest is make the hanger cable a bit longer.
@blazacrew5 ай бұрын
True. Spoke might be more convenient to use
@DavidKellyNV5 ай бұрын
I wish you would do an in depth video on how to prep the drive train for switching to a wax chain. I've looked all over you tube, and nobody really covers this. I'm not a bike mechanic, and know just enough to get myself in trouble most of the time. I have bought the whole system and am eager to switch to using a wax chain. Looks like the days of having a greased chain mark on my calf are about over.
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
The rest of the drivetrain just needs to be cleaned using a degreaser and then soapy water.. nothing special, just needs to be clean and dry when you reassemble and the waxed chain will keep it sparkling from there!!
@p5ng4765 ай бұрын
When will the stripchip be available with third party resellers over in Europe?
@BlackgoldTwinduck5 ай бұрын
Great stuff! got my pot,strip chip and wax within 3 business days. Minor complaint, the cable you "screw" into the handle, broke off while trying to unscrew after dumping it into the hot wax.
@revelationdetailers8942 ай бұрын
Looking forward to mine coming in!
@mbobruk5 ай бұрын
How to proceed if I have two new chains? Should I use one StripChip for the first one and for the second chain another StripChip in the same wax?
@stephendenagy33963 ай бұрын
I just did two new chains this morning. 1 strip chip per new chain one chain at a time. Really easy.
@beebopcola6 ай бұрын
IFL science! I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival! Question: When you say the "remaining wax is good for 70-80 waxings" are those re-waxings of a stripped chain and waxed chain or stripping a brand new chain and waxing it? I would assume the former but, want to be sure.
@freebird618856 ай бұрын
Former
@PeterPutz826 ай бұрын
Brilliant product, looking forward to getting mine 👍
@paul--b6 ай бұрын
When will the 240V version be out?
@Alexander-Reitz5 ай бұрын
i use 240V cyclowax wax heater
@paul--b5 ай бұрын
@@Alexander-Reitz looks nice, but doesn’t have the high temp option needed for the strip chip
@hendrikluth29305 ай бұрын
My EU-Plug system was delivered today, it's out and orderable
@floatingvoter86185 ай бұрын
I am in the Uk and will get a wax melter from Sigma Sports (they say) in late April on pre-order. Their data says the meter will work on either 115 or 240V on their website so I expect that's accurate info.
@frod1166 ай бұрын
If I’m doing 3 chains back to back do I need to add some more wax pellets after the first or second batch if I only add 350g of it at first or just drop in a new chip? After the first chain should I let the mixture cool down all the way or can I just take it from 75 back up to 90 after removing the first chain add the chip and repeat. Thanks
@garyf56225 ай бұрын
I have the same question.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm5 ай бұрын
I've seen a couple videos where the chain handle fell into the wax. I think it needs some reengineering...make the chain longer?, add a hanger on the red tower to hold it while hot waxing?,???
@CatManDoSocial5 ай бұрын
Great stuff, Josh. Congrats on such a successful launch.
@MiamiCycling3055 ай бұрын
So I ordered this whole set up and 4 chains. Am I to understand I put a bunch of wax in the Silca pot with a strip chip. Heat it up. Drop chain in. Next new chain I just add another strip chip and use the same wax?
@Mattyjayw5 ай бұрын
Is there an optimum temperature at which to pull out the chain once you've waxed it? I always seem to leave it too late and let it cool too much before pulling out resulting on loads of wax clumping on the chain when it dries.
@stephencharles69325 ай бұрын
Two hand nail brushes, hold one each side of the chain, back spin a few revs. Takes off dust. Drop in hot wax.
@grandpashreddypants5 ай бұрын
Cheering for you folks at Silca. Doing great work.
@JS-bs2vb6 ай бұрын
OK now I’m worried that I’ve damaged the secret chain wax in my $12 crockpot when waxing and rewaxing my chain not paying attention to the temperature when it’s set on high. How do I know if I’m affecting performance or longevity of the wax?
@justinfournier12856 ай бұрын
All instructions say to use low. If you’ve overheated the wax, you will probably not get as many miles as you should otherwise.
@chriswilliams20256 ай бұрын
My chain wax starts to 'smoke' a bit if it goes above 130C.
@syncfunc5 ай бұрын
When overheated wax cools, it takes on a yellow hue that isn't present with wax that wasn't overheated long enough to break it down
@user-cx2bk6pm2f6 ай бұрын
Diggin it. This chit really does make things easier. I use the chain cleaner before re-applying wax... the red stuff.
@robbijay5 ай бұрын
@SILCAVelo I'm a little confused. Does the stripchip/factory gunk mixture seperate from the wax as it cools so you can remove it? If not, when you come to either wax a fresh chain or rewax an old one, there will be stripchip/grease etc in the mixture, diluting it so you won't be able to wax anything esle correctly? admittedly i am a bit of newbie ahving go the wax for christmas and only done 100 or so miles on each bike since so i haven't even rewaxed yet (I was going to use the super secret drip wax - but this makes rewaxing so easy...)
@wong51505 ай бұрын
So, I am a little fuzzy on this as well, but what I gleaned from the video was, you can use 1 strip chip per new factory lubed chain. BUT, you do not want to do "back to back" strip chips in the wax as it could make the chip-to-wax ratio too high. Sounds like the optimal method would be - do 1 factory new lubed chain to 1 chip. At some point you can add another chip to the same wax - but I'm also new to waxing so I'm not certain at what point this would be. You can continue to wax in the first "chipped" wax, but (after the initial chipped-wax) you will want to manually strip any new factory lubed chains until you add another chip (again, not 100% on when this would occur; maybe 4 or 5 reuses of the original wax/chip?) The "original chain lube" will be "waxified" in the pot (thanks to the stripchip) so you can wax said-stripped chains in the pot with original mixture all you want.
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
The StripChip converts the factory grease into a wax-like substance which just becomes a part of the wax itself. You can just continue to use the wax after using StripChip and will not see any reduction in performance.
@101001101014 ай бұрын
There’s a big difference between the viscosity of the factory grease/oil on say, a shimano higher end chain and a campag or Sram chain. Was it tested on the thickest, hardest to remove factory grease when deciding on the 6 chain range
@billmaidment56236 ай бұрын
It sounds like I can get rid of my ultrasonic tank and crockpot. The strip chip doesn’t seem like a product I’d use, I’d keep using chain stripper. Will you offer the melter as a standalone product?
@marksticky06885 ай бұрын
It is available on its own. At least in Europe
@CanTURKeyedАй бұрын
wish you had this before ı got start waxing :D
@ericcoxtcu80376 ай бұрын
I have a crockpot with super secret wax in it (covered). I've done four chains with chain stripper and immersion. Can I use that wax with the strip chip? I dont see why not, but digured i would ask.
@markxkovacic6 ай бұрын
The chain stripper liquid works so good I would never use the strip chip.
@slee31556 ай бұрын
I understand that there's plenty of wax for multiple applications. But what about the durability of the master link? How many waxing cycles can I go thru before I need to replace it?
@thomaskuhn65416 ай бұрын
According to SRAM and Shimano, their master links are supposed to be single use. KMC says their reusable links can be used 5 times. I reuse a master link as long as it feels tight when I reinstall it, once the fit is loose you are done and need to replace it.
@appelflapdrol6 ай бұрын
Short answer would be to use them until they don't click anymore which is often 3/4 times, or with a new chain. But officially it depends on the brand. Most Sram and Shimano quicklinks are recommended for single use, KMC and Connex make reusable links. For me personally the low cost of a new link is not worth the risk of a snapped chain so I use them once and keep a few used ones in the saddlebag for emergency repairs
@ellirhc116 ай бұрын
Get a Connex link. No tools required to open or close them and can be used a lot more often then the KMC
@notjulesatall3 ай бұрын
So I need to get chain stripper for a used chain, but you only sell these in large quantities. It would be nice to have smaller bottles for those who don't need to strip dozens of chains and just want to get their used chain waxed.
@urouroniwa6 ай бұрын
Do you have a patent or any other published material on the technical aspects of StripChip? I'd like to see more detail than is likely to be popular on a youtube video, though I appreciate some things may be a trade secret.
@bellika9619 күн бұрын
Hey, I have a new factory chain that I will wax with strip chip and wax in the heater. Can I put another new chain in this wax in a couple of months? Or do I need to empty out the wax and take the new chain in the wax and add a new strip chip to the mix?
@mrx1979ua5 ай бұрын
I do get a LOT of dirt in the wax even after boil cleaning the chains. Two chain waxings and a clear wax becomes pretty much black.
@LeftLegRightLeg5 ай бұрын
So once a chain has been stripped, if a new one were to go in another strip chip needs to be added? Also, how about a full demo video?
@MarkBradshawgreenredblack5 ай бұрын
Great stuff Josh. Thanks.
@Gaskellorama18 күн бұрын
hey @SILCAVelo apologies if i've missed this in the video, but when cooling from 125c to 75c (or even increasing up to those temps) is there a way of know that it has reached temp, I was kind of expecting a tone or something when it has reached temperature, when going up to 125c i see it creeping up but it reaches 125c before the was has melted so am assuming that its the PID target temp I am seeing rather than the actual temp, but at 75c there isn't really any indication that the wax is at temp. or am i just not being patient enough?
@carterleynes63806 ай бұрын
When I wash my bike using foam soap should I be taking my waxed chain off first
@COYSMike5 ай бұрын
It would depend what soap you use. Silca market their bike wash as wax friendly, so you can wash with the chain on. If you use another cleaner and/or degreaser then I'd remove the chain first as this could interfere with the wax (although could get costly if you keep having to replace single use quick links)
@PerSkeles2 ай бұрын
Does wax work in Shimano SIL-TEC coated chains?
@kidsafe5 ай бұрын
Hey Silca/Josh. What is the significance of the 125C requirement when using the Strip Chip? I'm assuming that's just a temperature where the viscosity of the factory grease is low enough for it to flow out of the chain with agitation, or is there something more chemically advanced happening at that temperature?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
That's part of our trade secret here, but safe to say that both are correct and then some.
@davidhughson1895 ай бұрын
What video did you use “pouring hot water “ over the chain ring, for a quick clean. What “minute” in the video. I want to show it to some one. Thx
@reflectionsdetail6 ай бұрын
Can I use strip chip to "clean" up my old wax pot that might have been containmated previous
@markxkovacic6 ай бұрын
Contaminated with what?
@Karovaldas6 ай бұрын
Will chip strip restore wax contaminated with factory grease? Or, if I dropped a new chain in silica wax, the wax is permanently damaged and needs to be replaced? Thanks.
@garyf56225 ай бұрын
If I have 3 new chains that I plan on Waxing, sounds like it might be more cost effective to do them in bulk using the chin stripper and not use the strip chips. In terms of the Wax, I can add 300G of wax and do all 3 chains one after the other without adding any more Wax to the pot?
@danielcariolo29605 ай бұрын
I'm sure this has been covered a hundred times before but I have to ask: When you're re-waxing these commuter chains that see a ton of miles and therefore many re-waxings are you just churning through a bunch of quick links? Or is everyone on Wippermans? Thanks!
@jarednelson42725 ай бұрын
What if we clean a used chain completely (degrease). Could we then use the StripChip and Chain Waxing system?
@wong51505 ай бұрын
if the chain is totally clean you would not need the strip chip - just wax
@franb78695 ай бұрын
Wish I saw this video 2 days ago, was bummed that the wax melter was out of stock and went with a different brand Cyclowax much more expensive but hey still using SILCA wax 😊
@phreadi5 ай бұрын
facial hair wax melters w/ temp controls are $20 on amazon. pretty easy to make any kind of stand (I just put a nail in the wall of my workbench) and some bailing wire to loop the chain through. the silca system kit is incredibly overpriced.
@franb78695 ай бұрын
I thought of that but I don’t have space for a workbench or access to a garage to work on my bike
@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker6 ай бұрын
"Nostalgia - its delicate, but potent. Lance told me that in Greek nostalgia literally means “the pain from an old wound.” It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. This device isn’t a crockpot, it’s a time machine. It goes backwards, and forwards… it takes us to a place where we ache to go again. It’s not called the wheel, it’s called the Silca Wax2dMax. It let’s us travel the way a child travels - around and around, and back home again, to a place where we know are loved... ...for JUST $99.99 with your Silca Membership"
@863095 ай бұрын
So - semi stupid question, I ran out of Silica Chain stripper , I had a Jar of the Silica Bio Degreaser (lots of it) so I took a NEW XX1 chain and put into the 6 oz of Silical Biodegreaser just Like a I would for the Silica chain stripper, agitated for 1 min and soaked for 10 the agitated again, took the chain out and hot water rinsed it. it seems very clean and no feeling left of factory grease. Can I hot melt wax now? or should I order more Silica Chain Stripper and use it on this clean chain to make sure before hot Melt with Super Secret?
@notgoingtodoit6 ай бұрын
It sure seems like you should have made it capable of switching out the pot. A single device that allows someone to strip, boil, and apply non stripchip wax would truly be the better option.
@user-qx9rw4mp4o5 ай бұрын
Hi, big fan of Silca; have tons of product. As such, you sold me on the kit, but I have one key comment of feedback / concern. In more than 30+ years of riding, I have never waxed a chain (I use Silca lubricant). So, given I am a total wax newb, can you do a video and/or a tip sheet for someone like me? For starters... - I ride Campy. I assume this is "chain neutral." (Y/n) - What else do I need to know, i.e., how often am I pulling the chain off and waxing? Or do I keep one chain on, one chain waxed and swap them out over XXX miles? My guess is for every "wax pro" that has rushed to buy this product for its ease of use, you will have total newbs like me that are willing to give this a try, but will need a bit more details / instruction.
@laggypirates5 ай бұрын
Am I supposed to do anything different in wet conditions vs dry?
@jarrodfife2425 ай бұрын
I’ve never ever waxed a chain before. Every time we re wax and not just use a brand new chain do we just use the wax and Silca strip chip each time?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
StripChip is just for the very first time with a new factory chain. After that you just put the chain back into the wax for a recoat. Chain should just be wiped or rinsed off to remove surface dirt and contaminates.
@wolframalpha47065 ай бұрын
Do the strip Chips also work at 120 degrees celsius (as this is the max setting of my existing wax melter…)?
@d.imski935 ай бұрын
Would it be possible to also use it to boil water to clean off chain with old wax. I think I heard you say that in this video but just for clarification.
@floatingvoter86185 ай бұрын
I get it that chains will last really well if waxed correctly over time Josh - is this also the case for chain rings and cassettes when using a hot waxed chain or will they wear at the usual rate?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Cassettes and rings will see similar growth in life expectancy.
@marcosad25 ай бұрын
hope this item becomes available in the Philippines
@Thieb255 ай бұрын
There is something I missed. What do you do with the hot wax that remains in the pot after you took the chain out? Can it be re-used for waxing again?? If yes how many times? Thanks!
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Yes, you just keep reusing it until it is used up, or you need to add more. You can expect ~50 waxings per 500gm bag of hot wax.
@VetforVets5 ай бұрын
From a purest standpoint, is it better to use Chain Stripper on a new chain than Wax it rather than use StripChips?
@stevemullin11955 ай бұрын
Question on your chain stripper....can I use this to remove the old silca chain wax before applying the Drip wax out on a tour? Don't have a large pot to boil water to melt off the old wax when I'm on a bikepacking tour.
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
You can. It won't remove the wax, but will remove any external contaminants, dirt, oil, etc.
@jonathanperry982Ай бұрын
Is it one strip per factory greased chain or can i strip two chains with one chip in the same round of waxing??
@SILCAVeloАй бұрын
One chip per one factory chain.
@brettwoodward5 ай бұрын
When re-waxing (after stripchipping), do you still need to run the temp to 125C or is the 125C just for the first time with the stripchip and a factory greased chain?
@scirica5 ай бұрын
Reading the instructions, a re-wax session is at 75C
@andreasberge65754 ай бұрын
I did my först selfinterpreted waxing yesterday. I didn't understand the temperature advise, so I waxed in a waterbath, 100 d C. Does that ruin the performance of the waxing?
@SILCAVelo4 ай бұрын
You should be fine, but maybe let it cool for a few minutes before removing the chain from the wax so that it cools faster and retains more wax inside the chain.
@steveedwards52805 ай бұрын
Couple of question that don't directly relate to the new Strip Chip. 1. I have several lightly used chains with Smoove lube in them. I understand the Strip Chip won't remove Smoove lube, but will the chain stripper? I've heard different comments on Silca videos. 2. I use two Crock Pots on low. If that's getting to around 100°C, should I be allowing the pot to cool to 75°C before removing the chain?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Smoove is a mixture of wax and oil, so Stripper will remove it as it will attack and remove the the oil and any remaining wax on/in the chain is just wax. You don't have to wait until 75C to pull it, but you will end up with more wax in the chain as the wax is lower viscosity at 100C and will run out faster when the chain is removed.
@brucelulu8295 ай бұрын
Very cool! Science!
@Dylansftp5 ай бұрын
I bought the waxing system along with more drip wax, it seems as if the drip version doesn't dry on as hard as the hot melt. Is this normal and if so should I expect more dirt to get into the chain?
@ceasar7075 ай бұрын
Do the specific metallic coatings on the chains of various suppliers get attacked, damaged or removed with the chain stripper or acetone?
@mikeburgess57605 ай бұрын
Or low friction coatings such as used on some Shimano & YBN chains (both of which I hot wax)?
@josephkozachek8485 ай бұрын
Hi Josh. Another question. A fresh waxed chain will have the wax fill the voids around any worn pins or rollers. This suggests that it will affect chain wear measurement. Should we be checking for chain wear after a boiling water immersion?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Chain wear should only be checked on a stripped/naked chain, you are correct that wax will make the chain appear less worn!
@SingaporeUntold5 ай бұрын
I’ll have to her version 3 because I’m already waxing and my chain is lasting too long lol
@josephkozachek8485 ай бұрын
Hi Josh. At 11 min ish you talk about crock pots damaging the wax at 140 -150 degrees. To be clear this is degrees C correct?
@wong51505 ай бұрын
yes
@DaveWills235 ай бұрын
Just to be clear then, do you put a Strip chip in with the chain first and then wax or does it all go in together 🤔. And for a rewax do you just put it back into that or just wax?
@stephendenagy33963 ай бұрын
Strip chip for first new chain. Just wax the rest of the exposures. As he says in video, one bag of wax will accept no more than 6 total strip chips.
@askmeaboutmattweiner6 ай бұрын
Whats up with the aspect ratio of the Silca vids? I've got black bars on all sides.
@menelek16bc5 ай бұрын
How often do I need to rewax?
@Schwabz335 ай бұрын
Ty sir.. ❤❤
@chadcomstock41445 ай бұрын
Is waxing good for us mountain biker? Thanks
@SnaxNoCo5 ай бұрын
Yes! In fact, it's WAY better than conventional lubes because it doesn't attract & hold grit and dirt. Just wipe or hose down your chain, and then apply some fresh Super Secret in the evening. Every so often, dunk the chain in Hot Melt.
@velocybirr6 ай бұрын
Question 10, when will it be back in stock?
@ellirhc116 ай бұрын
1:00 in around 10 Days
@EricWohnig6 ай бұрын
How do you know when to add the next Strip Chip into the wax melter?
@joshschilz29516 ай бұрын
The Chip is for every time you want to wax a brand new factory greased chain. Six chips in a pack = six new chains.
@EricWohnig6 ай бұрын
@@joshschilz2951 So once you do one chain, you're good until you either run out of wax from rewaxing one chain or you do a new chain or both?
@joshschilz29516 ай бұрын
@@EricWohnig pretty much.
@chanstevens96586 ай бұрын
Think of it this way. One load of 300g of wax should be good for 8 cycles, period, whether on a new chain or rewaxing. The chip is added to a single cycle if the chain is new and not previously stripped.
@blazacrew6 ай бұрын
@@joshschilz2951 yep
@leefitler45975 ай бұрын
Do you need to clean the cassette from a bike that is changing over to the silca wax system?
@SnaxNoCo5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if there's enough oil on the gears to really be a contamination problem (oil is bad for wax!),but cleaning it off is easy enough, so that's what I do.
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
One of the beauties of waxing is how clean everything stays, even in harsh conditions, so starting with everything clean and shiny really helps!
@michaelcarroll79975 ай бұрын
If I'm using Super Secret chain lube do I need to clean that off of my chain before waxing it or can I just place it in the Secret Chain Blend?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Just wipe any surface dirt away and you can go straight into the hot wax. If the SuperSecret chain is more than just mildly dirty, you can boil it, or even just shake it in hot water for a minute and then into the wax.
@HM-vm1eb5 ай бұрын
If anyone can help me, I'm sorry, I'm French and I'm having a bit of trouble understanding. If I want to wax 3 new chains: - I put 300gr of wax and one stip chip with a single chain in the pot then I keep these 300 grams of wax with the stip chip diluted in it if I want to rewax my chain later. Start again with the other 2 chains. So I need 900 grams of wax that I can reuse later, is that correct?
@Verfblikje5 ай бұрын
From what I understand, is that you can use the 300g again with a new strip chip. So, 300g in total.
@HM-vm1eb5 ай бұрын
@@Verfblikje oh ok thanks, I thought it was necessary to add 300 grams to avoid exceeding the 300gr/1 stip chip ratio
@Verfblikje5 ай бұрын
Hm, oh right. Well he did say, max 6 strip chips per bag of wax. Idk how much a bag is.
@HM-vm1eb5 ай бұрын
@@Verfblikje 500gr
@HM-vm1eb5 ай бұрын
Well I got the answer, "Yes, you can keep adding strip chips and more wax to the base wax in the pot as you need to strip more chains, just don't go beyond 6 chips per 500gm bag of wax." @@Verfblikje
@linasrakauskaseuexport82645 ай бұрын
Any benefits of waxing cogs?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
No
@keatonhanson5 ай бұрын
No mention of campagnolo chains? Their factory grease is thick and buttery
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
It works on those as well, grease is just a mixture of oil and thickeners with friction and corrosion additives. Campagnolo grease just has more thickener, but StripChip works just the same.
@keatonhanson5 ай бұрын
@@SILCAVelo thanks!
@stevedkerr5 ай бұрын
Hi I've just degreased using chain stripper and a strip chip in your new chain wax system, while following all online videos and instructions etc., to a brand new 12 speed (Shimano 105 M7100) chain. After fitting the chain and going for a cycle I can't believe how noisy the drive train is, such a loud grinding mechanical noise, especially at high cadence when the chain is moving fast. I've cycled for 30 mins and it is possibly slightly quieter. But still the noise from the chain is far, far louder than the wet lube setup I'm used to. You would think there is a mechanical issue it is so loud. Is this normal? How long in time/km should it take a new waxed chain take to bed in to normal operating noise/mobility/resistance? In your videos you describe how quiet chains run with wax, but my experience has shown the opposite, far louder. Will you please comment on this? Is a waxed chain after bedding in generally quieter or louder than a wet lube chain? p.s. the product and system appears to be a great solution for applying wax, but the noise has disappointed me initially to be honest coming straight from a wet lube setup. Thanks!
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Check that the chain isn't routed over top of the tab on the derailleur cage under the top pulley.. 99% of the time we hear about wax drivetrain noise, it's this, or it's a Shimano chain that has been reinstalled backwards..
@stevedkerr5 ай бұрын
@@SILCAVeloThank you, yes I appear to have installed the chain backwards and had not respected the directional arrow on the Shimano quick link…much quieter now 👍
@JamesSocialCycling5 ай бұрын
Should ride in the UK, cleaning process in Autumn Winter is not an easy wipe down🫣😊👍
@HM-vm1eb5 ай бұрын
Hello, I dont understand one thing: You said we need at least 300g of wax in the pot, then we can add ONE strip chip in the pot Then you said : 6 strip chips per 500g of wax How? Can we add another strip chip to the wax already used with a strip chip for a new chain?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Yes, you can keep adding strip chips and more wax to the base wax in the pot as you need to strip more chains, just don't go beyond 6 chips per 500gm bag of wax.
@thomasjackson58835 ай бұрын
Why is it that you develop a wax melting system that holds 400g of wax but you sell your wax in 500g bags?
@thekeytoairpower5 ай бұрын
So... I always stripped factory wax by boiling my chain in water... why is this better?
@SILCAVelo5 ай бұрын
Boiling water will not have any real affect on factory grease which is not water soluble, nor sufficiently reduced i viscosity at those temperatures . Boiling IS a great method for a chain that has already been converted to wax which also isn't water soluble, but will melt off completely at those temps.
@lazurm5 ай бұрын
Slick sales presentation but a couple of things not addressed is the fact that a new chain has a lot of tiny metal filings in it, filings that need to be removed for the chain's optimum use and longevity and that always means cleaning the chain before waxing it. Also, when StripChip is used the wax is so soft afterwards (i.e., the chain doesn't need to be bent before using) one wonders if the stripchip process converts the wax into a more oily substance which will defeat some of the advantages of wax.
@lloydwatkins21755 ай бұрын
Watch out for the Forrester (Bullwhip) effect on re-stocking the melter..... it's one of the problems which is savaging the Bike Industry.... ultimately there is a finite number of people who will buy the stripper so don't over-order
@Gufolicious3 ай бұрын
Are ultra sonic cleaners out of fashion?
@SILCAVelo3 ай бұрын
Ultrasonics are fantastic, but with this tech, you definitely no longer need one.