How To Re-wax Your Chain & Make It Last Longer!

Waxing your bike chain makes it last longer and improves drivetrain efficiency. However, after around 300-500km of riding, the wax coating will start to wear off. But don’t worry, as reapplying wax is much easier than the initial application! In this video, Alex shows how to do so using hot wax, or alternatively, you can use a drip on wax to help that chain last longer!

The information contained in this film is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as an instructional guide. All actions undertaken in this video were undertaken in a well-ventilated location. For your own safety and for the safety and protection of others around you, please do not attempt to recreate anything shown in this video without proper protection, including gloves and protective eyewear. We can accept no liability for any injuries or damage sustained should you try to recreate anything shown in this film.

0:00 Intro
1:37 Wax heater
2:12 Wipe your chain
3:00 Remove your chain
3:50 Apply the wax
4:50 Remove chain from the wax
5:41 Loosen chain links
6:38 Refit your chain
7:52 Bed the chain in

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