How to Hot Wax Your Bicycle Chain Like a Pro in 2024 // The Bike Shop

We give a complete guide on how to strip, clean & apply wax to your bicycle chain. In this video we discuss how to strip and wax your chain using two different techniques. One technique uses an ultrasonic cleaner and a crockpot, the other technique is more of a DIY method so anyone can wax their own chain! Waxing your bike chain has so many benefits, the friction is reduced between moving components which makes your chain and drivetrain parts last significantly longer. All of the products in this video can be purchased at the bike shop: Silca products: https://thebikeshop.com/ Doug also makes his own frame bags, bar mitts and more, his stuff can be found below: https://www.coldbike.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:14 Wax Benefits 0:31 Pre Waxed Chains 0:47 First Step to Hot Wax 1:10 Chain Strip & Prep 3:46 Ultrasonic Cleaner 4:28 How Long Wax Lasts 5:11 Using a Crock Pot 6:54 Hang to Dry 8:08 Using Wax Lube in Bottle 9:25 Outro