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  • Krik@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 个月前

    Wax can flake off leaving that space unprotected. You have to check it more regularly than a lubed chain and dry it off after rain. It’s not uncommon for a waxed chain to rust. But a big pro is cleanness of the chain and you won’t get greasy hands.

    Personally I keep using (eco-friendly) lube. Yes the chain gets dirty fast but I don’t care. :D

    • Betty_Boopie@lemmy.world
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      5 个月前

      The roller links are what you want lubricated and protected, and wax stays in those places much better than liquid lubes. While some chunks will flake off there is a thin layer left behind, I ride near the ocean pretty frequently and had worse rust problems when I was using lube. Ofc whatever works for you is the best practice but wax has been very easy for me. I track my rides, after about 150 miles I re-wax the chain. I’ve never found that I have to check it more often, but I also ride steel frames so I don’t ride in the rain anyways.

      • Krik@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        5 个月前

        I don’t ride in the rain

        That’s probably the difference between us. I ride all-year all-weather.

        • Betty_Boopie@lemmy.world
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          5 个月前

          Also shows a big difference in location between us. I only have like 2 weeks out of the year that I have to break out the indoor rollers because of rain.

          Hope you stay safe though, I wish everyone could have the benefit of coastal desert weather.