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  1. Mathew Fy

    Two Questions

    My S40 came with 17.5 inch. Haven't ridden it yet. My V20 came with 19 inch (from center of axel to center of bottom bracket) and I think it's perfect for me. For this bike, I needed four chains to make three, waxing them, and rotating them every 500 miles or so. The chainstay length is commonly...
  2. Bruce B

    Easiest way to clean chain?

    Here is a result for a search on chain waxing: https://forum.cruzbike.com/search/3370789/?q=waxing+chain&o=date Having used this method for several years, I see no need to go back to grease or oil!
  3. LarryOz

    Easiest way to clean chain?

    The absolute best way is to strip it down and wax it! Then just keep re-waxing it until it is no longer usable. You will never have to deal with grease again! There is an entire thread on this forum for waxing, but I have not time to hunt it up. I use Molten Speed Wax, and they have great...
  4. M

    MI Cruzbike retreat 2020 - August 6-9, 2020 Benton Harbor Michigan

    benphyr, surprised that you didn't start a holy war when you mentioned chain waxing...You need to be more careful what you post on this thread. That's some volatile stuff right there!
  5. B

    Easiest way to clean chain?

    Why use water when degreaser is a solvent? It'll evaporate.
  6. benphyr

    Easiest way to clean chain?

    Should include - Once clean then rinse with water to remove any remaining degreaser, dry with clean rag, let dry then new lube. A rope (or bunge but they are scary) to a hook on the ceiling will lift the rear of the bike up either by the rear wheel or the top of the seat tube. Depends on what...
  7. E

    Chain WAXing (yes it's that easy) - and other mysteries of this art!

    One idea or tip with waxing. Let it sit in the crockpot for a least 20-30 minutes to get the wax inside to the pins. When I take it out, the chain goes onto an old piece of aluminum sheet roof flashing. I use a heat gun to gently blow off the external wax instead of letting it dry, which of...
  8. F

    Drive train noise on T50

    I think its a square taper bottom bracket - this is a stock T50, not a frame-set that I built up. Jason, Ill try playing with the B adjustment. The chain is waxed, so I don't add additional lube. I don't think it needs re-waxing, because it’s only on the two largest cogs that I hear the noise...
  9. benphyr

    Chain WAXing (yes it's that easy) - and other mysteries of this art!

    @augiedog I found Boeshield T9 to be significantly different in the spray version from the liquid version. Either will work in a pinch when you are chain waxing to tide you over but as RojoRacing says it is a little stickier. Boeshield and Squirt are two of the wax-based lubricants that...
  10. RojoRacing

    Chain WAXing (yes it's that easy) - and other mysteries of this art!

    I tested several wax based liquid lubes and all of them dry to a waxy but still sticky substance so they’ll collect dirt. I never tried the Squirt brand which many people claim dried to pure wax but that stuff is expensive. Any liquid or spray on wax need to be applied at least a hour before use...
  11. A

    Chain WAXing (yes it's that easy) - and other mysteries of this art!

    I realize this is an older post but I would like to ask if any of you have used Boshield T9 liquid chain wax? When I was still racing my DF I chain waxed religiously every 1000 miles. I rode an average of 350-375 miles a week and I loved the waxing technique especially since it was old school...
  12. benphyr

    New quick fold procedure for transporting Q559 V3.0 in small car

    If you are waxing your chain then remove the chain - one less thing in the way. If you are not - give it a try it keeps things clean and easy. Note: Before you start if you use a permanent marker and/or tape to indicate how far you insert the seat-post and its orientation... =saved time...
  13. C

    The compact chainring front mech issues thread

    It is waxed. I guess I need to clean the wax residue from the rings. :)
  14. benphyr

    The compact chainring front mech issues thread

    Might I suggest chain waxing to you fine gentlemen? Your chainrings will look even better with less gook on them.:p
  15. RojoRacing

    Chain waxing

    If you ever want to find something on the forum type in "cruzbike forum" followed by whatever it is you're looking into something like google for like in this case "cruzbike forum chain wax" and you'll get this...
  16. Rods

    Chain waxing

    Can someone point me to the thread about waxing, by Ratz, i think. I am particularly interested in getting a sonic cleaner, and where and what kind of wax to buy. TIA Rod
  17. velocio

    650B's S40 Conversion

    Not to drift too far afield from the original topic or incite a religious war, but … I'm a big fan of waxing, been waxing for a couple of decades (bicycle chains, not myself). But, I wouldn't recommend wax for a winter commuting bike, as it simply doesn't last at all well in wet conditions. For...
  18. billyk

    Hurricane Florence passing through

    Great video! Were your chains waxed or oiled? An opportunity for a post to the long chain-waxing thread! Seriously, I saw some other videos of Lumberton where the folks weren't having nearly as much fun ...
  19. B

    Chain WAXing (yes it's that easy) - and other mysteries of this art!

    +1 I have been experimenting with Squirt (wax-based lube you squeeze on to the chain like conventional bike chain lubricants). If it is mid-week and the chain starts making "wax me now" noises on my S40 commuter I put Squirt on it. It's not quite as good as re-waxing the chain, but the chain...
  20. benphyr

    Chain WAXing (yes it's that easy) - and other mysteries of this art!

    I commute. I have not recently cleaned the drivetrain. I just cleaned my whole drivetrain: chain, cogs, jockey wheels, chainrings. I have been waxing my chain for a while now, the last several times with just dipping the chain and without cleaning anything else. Here are pictures of the...
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