Why Waxing Your Chain Is The Best Investment For Your Bike

As a cyclist, I am always looking for ways to go faster, take a smoother line, and make sure my bike is working in perfect condition. One of the simplest and most impactful upgrades you can make is switching to a waxed chain. It saves you lots of power (watts) while simultaneously extending the lifetime of your drivetrain, keeping your drivetrain cleaner, and runs faster.

Every watt counts in the pursuit of speed, whether you’re racing or just out for a fun ride. A properly waxed chain dramatically reduces friction compared to traditional oil-based lubes. Tests from Friction Facts and other independent sources show that chain waxing can save you 3-8 watts compared to regular lubricants. In a sport where even a 1% improvement matters, those extra saved watts could be the difference between winning the Tour De France or the sprint in your group ride. 

Have you ever finished a ride and found your chain covered in black, grimy sludge? Regular lubes attract dirt, dust, and debris, which turns your drivetrain into a mess. Waxed chains stay much cleaner. The hardened wax repels lots of dirt, which keeps your drivetrain much cleaner. That means less time cleaning your bike and more time riding. Also, a clean drivetrain is a fast drivetrain. 

While chain waxing does have a higher investment compared to regular lubes, the long-term benefits of a waxed chain make it worth the cost. A waxed chain can last 3 times longer than a traditionally lubed chain. Since there is less friction and grime grinding your components, chain, cassette, and chainrings wear out much slower, which can save over a thousand dollars! Over the years, that can be a new bike's worth of money saved!

If you want to ride faster, keep your bike cleaner, and spend less money on the drivetrain, chain waxing makes all the since in the world. It isn’t just for the pro cyclists–it is a game-changer for anyone who rides. That is why I started Stone Chain Waxing: to make this top-tier performance upgrade accessible and affordable for all cyclists. Once you try chain waxing, you will never go back to regular lubes!

For more information on my sources, check out these awesome links!
🔗 In The Know Cycling - Is Chain Wax Faster, Better, and Cheaper?
🔗 VeloNews - 30 Chain Lubes Lab Tested for Efficiency